Writer and Editor

If you’re looking for a copywriter, content writer, or editor, please get in touch! (open to part-time/freelance work)

Sophie Nichols • Writer and lover of tall tales.

I'm a Coloradan with a BA in English and Creative Writing graduate from University College Dublin, and I would love to offer my skills to a literary agency, publisher, or magazine.

I’ve been an intern at Dzanc Books and an editor for two student literary journals—I’ve written work across genres, from accessibility guides to foodie manuscripts, and I’m a stickler for the details. On the freelance side of things, I have experience writing for alive.com, and currently write articles for The Storied Imaginarium Substack. I have also been Momentum Counseling and Consulting’s on-site copyeditor since May, 2024.

I tend to gravitate towards literary and fiction writing, with short stories published in ‘The New Word Order,’ but I’m also skilled at research-based projects involving travel or history. I’ve written reader’s reports, edited novels, and worked with programs like Submittable and Scrivener. At the end of the day, I love a good challenge.

In my free time I’m a lover of all things fantasy, whether that be re-reading The Lord of the Rings or editing my unpublished manuscript. I’m always up for a chat on all things pop-culture!

Portfolio

‘The Most Pressing Environmental Issues in 2024’

— An article for alive.com about the environmental issues facing our world.

‘The Furthest Distance Between Two Stars’

— a short story published in ‘The New Word Order.’

‘Cogito’ Volume 1

— the first edition of UCD Philosophy Society's publication, Cogito. Its theme is 'duality,' presenting poetry, essays, and art on the subject. I was the head editor for this edition.

‘The New Word Order’ Issue IV

— I was the fiction editor for this edition of ‘The New Word Order’ literary magazine.

LMoD Social Guide

— This guide was developed for guests with sensory and accessibility concerns at The Little Museum of Dublin. I worked in collaboration with CEO Sarah Clancy to create the final product.

‘Why You Should Play Dungeons & Dragons at Least Once.’

— An article for Medium about the rising popularity of Dungeons & Dragons.

‘9 Ways to Foster an Abundance Mindset’

— An article for alive.com about the abundance mindset and ‘lucky girl syndrome.’