Jessica Scott

JESSICA A. SCOTT Novelist, Freelance Writer, Editor, and Book Publisher- Education BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE • 2011 • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE Majors: English and Humanities with concentrations in Literature, Linguistics, and Classical and Modern Languages. Honors: Dean’s List, Top 10% of Graduating Class Special Skills I am a talented writer with skills in travel, educational, entertainment, and informative writing, as well as in fiction writing. I have degrees in English and Humanities with concentrations in Literature, Linguistics, and Classical and Modern Languages, which enable me to be, not just a more effective writer, but also a skilled editor and proofreader. I started a publishing house, Tuxtails Publishing, LLC, in July 2022. I am also a TEFL-certified English Language instructor, have a certification in SEO and Digital Marketing from Google and speak Italian as a second language. Work Experience OWNER/HEAD WRITER • AN AMERICAN IN ITALY BLOG • NOVEMBER 2020 PRESENT I use my own personal experiences as well as in-depth research to write informative, engaging articles about living in Italy as an American to help tourists and Americans moving to Italy. www.anamericaninitaly.com WRITER • LIBERTY SOURCE • APRIL 2017 - PRESENT I use the expertise gained from earning my degree in English and Literature to write passages for standardized tests that evaluate students’ reading comprehension. WRITER • DIRECUT PRODUCTIONS • MAY 2023 - PRESENT I works as a freelance writer to craft articles and press releases as needed in the iGaming, cryptocurrency, and casino niches. WRITER • SAMPLING AMERICA • JUNE & JULY 2023 I used my experience and knowledge in the travel sector to write viral articles for this travel website, which were then syndicated by MSN. CONTRIBUTING WRITER • GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT • DECEMBER 2022 – APRIL 2023 I channeled my passion for television shows and movies into articles about the latest news in the entertainment industry. ENGLISH AND LITERATURE LESSON WRITER • STUDY.COM • OCTOBER 2022 – JANUARY 2023 I used my in-depth knowledge of both classical and modern literature to write lessons for students covering important literary works such as plays, books, short stories, and poems by authors like William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Maya Angelou, and more. WRITER • SUMMERHEADLINES.COM • DECEMBER 2021 – NOVEMBER 2022 I use my experience and research skills to write articles about traveling to various countries around the world. WRITER • FLUENTU ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE BLOG • NOVEMBER 2021 – JANUARY 2022 I used my skills and experience in learning Italian as a second language to write blog posts for Italian language learners on this highly successful language learning website. WRITER/EDITOR • ESPORTSHEADLINES.COM • OCTOBER 2021 - NOVEMBER 2022 I write and edit articles and press releases related to the esports industry. WRITER • VISITMALTA.COM • SEPTEMBER 2021 - PRESENT I periodically write articles and press releases about upcoming events in Malta for VisitMalta, the country’s official tourism website. LEAD EDITOR • CASINOHEADLINES.COM • SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2021 CasinoHeadlines.com is a high-profile news website in the igaming and sportsbook field. I was in charge of editing, fact-checking, and rewriting the bulk of its news articles before the launch of the website. LITERARY EXPERT • STUDY.COM • JULY 2019 - 2021 I answer students' questions about topics in literature including classic novels and poems, literary styles, and authors. EDUCATOR • ENOTES • FEBRUARY 2020 - PRESENT I answer students' questions about topics in literature including classic novels and poems, literary styles, and authors. INSTRUCTOR • UDEMY• OCTOBER 2017 - PRESENT I create and produce English language/English grammar courses geared toward ESL and EFL students. WRITER • ROOTED HUES • MARCH 2021 – SEPTEMBER 2021 I write long- and short-form plant care guides on various indoor plants. WRITER • MASHED • SEPTEMBER 2019 - DECEMBER 2019 I wrote journalistic articles about topics in the food, shopping, and entertainment industries. WRITER • INBOXLAB • NOVEMBER 2018 - AUGUST 2019 I wrote articles on travel- and trivia-related topics for several websites such as Travel Trivia, The Discoverer, Cruise On!, and Trip Trivia. WRITER • CROWD CONTENT • AUGUST 2018 - APRIL 2019 I write articles for clients in various industries including healthcare, retail, etc. WRITER • TEMPESTA MEDIA • MAY 2018 – OCTOBER 2018 I wrote articles for clients in various industries including healthcare, beauty/fashion, and technology. LOUISVILLE WRITER • ONLYINYOURSTATE.COM• DECEMBER 7, 2017 – MARCH 2018 I wrote articles about various topics connected to Louisville, Kentucky. I also managed the OnlyinLouisville Instagram account. WRITER • LTC EXPERT PUBLICATIONS• MARCH 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2017 I worked as a ghost writer, writing articles about topics in the field of home care for seniors. EDITOR/REVIEWER • BRAINFUSE.COM• FEBRUARY 2017 – APRIL 2017 I edited academic papers for ESL learners and college students. WRITER/RESEARCHER • SFG MEDIA GROUP • DEC. 2016 – SEPTEMBER 2017 I write tutorials on various quilting techniques for quilting enthusiasts. BLOG WRITER • FLUENTU ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE BLOG • NOVEMBER 2016 - NOVEMBER 2018 I draw on my own personal experience with learning Italian to write long-form, educational blog posts about various aspects of Italian culture, as well as how to better learn the language. CO-CREATOR/SCRIPT WRITER • MAJESTICOMIC YOUTUBE CHANNEL • AUGUST 2016 – MARCH 2018 I created this YouTube channel with a friend. I research comic book characters, write scripts, and assist in marketing and publicity tasks. SCRIPT WRITER/RESEARCHER • COMICS EXPLAINED YOUTUBE CHANNEL • MAY 2016 – JULY 2016 For this job, I researched and wrote scripts about various comic book heroes and villains for the popular YouTube channel, Comics Explained. ARTICLE WRITER/RESEARCHER • HOTCOURSES ABROAD • AUG. 2015 – SEPT 2015 I utilized my research skills to write two series of articles (twenty articles each) about various issues faced by American and Iranian students studying abroad. SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT MANAGER • REVOLUTION TILT SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT • SEPT. 2014 – FEB 2015 I proofread, edited, and rewrote social media posts for various large companies, written by ESL writers. ESL AND EFL ARTICLE WRITER/EDITOR • ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PODCAST (CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT) • MAR. 2012 – NOV. 2012 I researched, wrote, and edited articles geared toward English as a Second Language students. This helped me gain valuable editing skills, because I learned how to look for common mistakes. Published Books HOW TO BE AN AMERICAN IN ITALY (NON-FICTION BOOK) • DECEMBER 20, 2020 A bestselling reference book/travel guide geared toward helping Americans living in or moving to Italy adjust to daily life in their new country. CHASE AND CHARLIE (NOVEL) • MAY 28, 2015 (republished in 2021) My first published novel, originally published by Black Rose Writing. It has since been republished in a second edition, which can be found on Amazon.com. It can be categorized as New Adult, horror, and contemporary romance. PORTRAIT OF A SUNSET (NOVEL) • OCTOBER 28, 2016 (republished in 2021) My second novel, and my first to be self-published. It is in the New Adult, literary fiction, and contemporary romance genres. The novel is available on Amazon.com. LOVE AND SQUALOR (NOVEL) • OCTOBER 28, 2016 (republished in 2021) My second novel, and my first to be self-published. It is in the literary fiction and contemporary romance genres. The novel is available on Amazon.com. SINNER'S ODYSSEY (NOVEL) • OCTOBER 31, 2020 The first in the Sinner’s Odyssey series of paranormal romance/horror novels available on Amazon.com. HEART OF FIRE (NOVEL) • OCTOBER 31, 2020 The first in the Heart of Fire series of young adult horror/fantasy novels available on Amazon.com. CAPTAIN JENKINS: FLOWERS FOR ALCYON (NOVEL) • JUNE 28, 2021 The first in the Captain Jenkins young adult science fantasy series available on Amazon.com. CAPTAIN JENKINS: I, ISAAC (NOVEL) • JULY 28, 2021 The second novel in the Captain Jenkins young adult science fantasy series available on Amazon.com