Shaylynn M.

Freelance Writer | Editor | Content Strategist | Social Media & Business Writing Pro (with excellent coffee instincts) Hi, I’m Shaylynn—a writer, editor, and content strategist with a BFA in Creative Writing, an MFA in progress, and a deep love for words that work hard and sound good. I help brands, magazines, and creatives shape content that’s clear, clever, and impossible to scroll past. I write lifestyle, fashion, and wellness features for print and digital magazines, ghostwrite blog content for influencers (yes, the ones with 500K+ followers), and craft SEO copy that ranks without sounding like it was churned out by a robot in a blazer. But I don’t just write pretty sentences—I also report real stories. I’ve interviewed small business owners, educators, and startup founders for feature profiles, community spotlights, and branded content. I’ve written advertorials that blend voice with value, and built newsletters and scripts that make promotions feel personal. On the digital side, I’ve created social campaigns, edited reels, and made more Canva and Adobe Photoshop graphics than I care to admit. I’ve led social media and content strategy for Sass Magazine and Doubleback Review, managing everything from caption writing to aesthetic planning to community engagement. What I Do: -Lifestyle, wellness, fashion, and business writing (including interviews + spotlights) -SEO blogs that don’t sound like SEO blogs -Copy + design for Instagram, newsletters, and events -Social media campaigns with voice and visuals that make people care -Editing + proofreading (Chicago, AP, and “this just needs to sound better”) -Content strategy + brand voice development Recent Work Includes: -Writing lifestyle + business articles for Sass Magazine (including VIP spotlights, interviews, and advertorials) -Ghostwriting blogs for a fashion/travel influencer with 500K+ followers -Social media and launch strategy for Doubleback Review’s literary releases -Designing graphics, building engagement campaigns, and writing scripts for Sass’s events and VIP Society -Writing feature stories for Ag News and The Webber View, spotlighting educators, community leaders, and career programs -Creating SEO-optimized product content for Zeus Beard and other e-commerce brands If you're looking for content that tells a good story and delivers results—whether that’s traffic, clicks, or just a really lovely email subject line—I’m your person. Let’s make something you’re proud to hit publish on.