Joel Golby is a freelance journalist and has written extensively for VICE, The Guardian, Shortlist, and the BBC, his wry observation and naked self-reflection drawing a wide and devoted following. His debut book of essays is a collection of full-throated appreciations, elaborate theories, and unflinching recollections, and was published in the UK and US. It is also in development for a television comedy drama series.
Joel's debut book has been optioned by Merman and is currently in development for television with Sky.
His original pilot TETHERED is currently in development with Roughcut and Village Roadshow.
Joel has been in writers rooms for hit series including Extraordinary (Disney), Smothered (Roughcut/ Sky), Big Boys (Roughcut/ Channel 4).
