Jordyn Styles
Gainesville,VA
Summary
B.A. candidate in English Literature, Professional Technical Writing, and Creative Writing. I am a passionate writer and editor. While I have experience in a variety of genres, I primarily write creative non-fiction, which allows me to reframe real-life events in an imaginative way, uncovering the connections between current events and relevant literature, film, art, and my own life. As an editor, I find and cultivate writing I find both intellectually and emotionally stimulating. I value self-development, camaraderie, and communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
New River Art and Fiber
Blacksburg, Virginia
08.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
Copyeditor
Elevate Magazine
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared magazine submissions for print, including editing and proofreading for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors; ensured alignment with publisher's specifications.
Prose Editor
Elevate Magazine
01.2023 - Current
- Selected prose pieces for publication in physical magazine and wrote online content to elevatexmagazine.com under the Entertainment column.
Blogger
Silhouette Magazine
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for uploading monthly online content to the vtsilhouette.com blog, typically on topics including film and literature.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Virginia Tech
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Technical Writing
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Content Writing
- Research capabilities
- Editing
Publications
- May December & The Consequence of Sensationalism, Elevate Magazine, Vol. I, 2024-04-01
- Barbie isn’t going to win Best Picture, and that’s okay, Silhouette Magazine, 2024-02-01
- How to Build a Better Biopic, Silhouette Magazine, 2023-11-01
- What is Exploitation Film?, Elevate Magazine, 2023-11-01
- Why Do the Oscars Hate Horror, Silhouette Magazine, 2023-10-01
- Frances Ha and An Ode to Adolescence, Silhouette Magazine, 2023-09-01
- Emails I Didn’t Send, Silhouette Magazine, 2022-12-01
Accomplishments
- 1st place for Undergraduate Fiction Award 2024
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
New River Art and Fiber
08.2023 - Current
Copyeditor
Elevate Magazine
01.2023 - Current
Prose Editor
Elevate Magazine
01.2023 - Current
Blogger
Silhouette Magazine
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts - Technical Writing
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Virginia Tech
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