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Hello! I'm Jess, a freelance writer and editor for hire

Born in the UK, I now live in Los Angeles. I'm a professional writer with over six years of experience writing engaging and informative content for various industries. This includes travel writing—with a focus on Japan and the UK—arts and culture, including book and theatre reviews, food writing, B2B, and immigration. I also create social media content on Instagram and LinkedIn to help people grow their personal and professional brands.

My work has been featured in publications such as TripAdvisor, The Culture Trip, Fodors Travel, and TripSavvy. I'm passionate about using my writing skills to tell stories, inform audiences, and connect people.

If you're looking to commission me, here's what I do!

Craft engaging and thoroughly researched articles, itineraries, SEO-optimized blog posts, and social media content. See more of my published writing here. This includes internal linking and a round of edits if needed. I'm also an experienced editor and web publisher.
Personal and professional UK and Japan travel itineraries, whether you're going on a short holiday, a business trip, or a longer adventure. I can help you plan your dream trip using my first-hand experience, insider knowledge, and industry connections.

Contact me today to learn more about my services or commission an article. Use the form below or email me at: jesawriting@gmail.com

Websites and newsletters I've founded include

Books and Bao | World literature and cultural travel website
Nomad Finance and Freedom | Guides and coaching for remote workers and digital nomads. You can read more about my SEO writing and coaching services.
Ensemble LA | Local Los Angeles theatre and creative events newsletter
Remote Worker's Club | Newsletter for freelancers, remote workers, and digital nomads

Interviews and press

Interview with Voyage LA

If you're looking to commission me, here's what I do!

Craft engaging and thoroughly researched articles, SEO-optimized blog posts, and social media content. See more of my published writing here. This will include the time spent assessing your goals and a round of edits—if needed. Prices start at $350 for a 1500-word article/ $120 for a social media post.
Personal and professional UK and Japan travel itineraries, whether you're going on a short holiday, a business trip, or a longer adventure. I can help you plan the trip of your dreams using my first-hand experience, insider knowledge, and industry connections. Prices start at $600.

Fodors Travel Guide

This Town Full of Witches Is the British Equivalent of Salem, Massachusetts

In this sleepy fishing village in Northern Cornwall, you can step into the fascinating world of witchcraft and the occult. With its dramatic coastline and quaint-yet-rugged village of whitewashed cottages and thatched roofs, this looks like an ordinary coastal town in the South West of England. That is until you notice the excess of witchcraft and pagan-related shops and signs promoting tarot readings. Welcome to Boscastle, a designated “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” that’s home to one of