JULIA SELCH
WHO AM I?
Welcome. I'm a published author, writer, editor, and translator with nearly 15 years experience in typing up both the fanciful and the concise.
I've worked as a copywriter, a content editor, and a document controller - but my approach differs that of your average typist. I offer traditional, investigative content tailored to your audience.
About me: The first story I remember ever writing was about a boy falling out of a hammock. It was two lines long, and I must have been about seven years old. It was enticing in the sort of way the toilet exhibit at the Tate Modern is enticing… All in all the dazzling highlight of my early literary career (hopefully less so now), and the start of a sincere passion.
At 28-years-old I have lived in Germany, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, England, Canada, Austria, and now Scotland (where I intend to stay. Our national animal is a unicorn, come on!)
Courtesy of that upbringing, I have had the pleasure of interviewing the most diverse set of people - from artists to politicians - while my fictional stories were inspired by all those different cultures, sights, and smells.
I love to learn about different types of writing to convey all of these experiences, and continue to take courses to expand my skills.
During the week you'll find me working as a copywriter and editor for a variety of valued clients. My approach is investigative: I always strive to understand the background of a project, and tailor the tone and style of my writing to your audience.
In my spare time I work on my YA fantasy series, The Chronicle of Legends, as well as several smaller creative projects.
Want to work on a project with me?
Email me at jsselch@gmail.com or use the contact form to request my price list.
WHAT I CAN OFFER YOU
WRITER
PROOFREADER
EDITOR
TRANSLATOR (GERMAN/ENGLISH)
EDUCATION
Independent Coursework
Introduction to Creative Writing, University of Oxford (2012)
Creative Writing: Intro to Travel Writing, University of Cambridge (2013)
Creative Writing: Intro to Short Story Writing, University of Cambridge (2013)
Middle English Literature, University of Oxford (2013)
Effective Writing 1: Writing Well, University of Oxford (2013)
The Shaw Academy
Accredited Diploma, Online Marketing, Distinction (2014)
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major Print Journalism (2007-2011)
PORTFOLIO
Below is a small selection of some of my favourite work. Browse investigative/research pieces, interviews, reviews, fiction samples, and short how-to articles.
In 2015 my writing was published as part of Anthony Turano's Stockings Project. As of January 2016 I completed a new iteration of Skills Development Scotland's Our Skillsforce website.
In June 2016 my debut YA fantasy novel The Tree of Nine Worlds, first in The Chronicle of Legends series, was published globally on Amazon. The second book in the series, Twice the Past Princess is planned for publication in December 2017.
Download or view samples of my work in my online portfolio (PDF).
KEEP IN TOUCH
NOT JUST YOUR NEW
CONTENT WRITER
YOUR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST, EDITOR, AUTHOR, COPYWRITER, PROOFREADER, AND TRANSLATOR.
