Alessa Hickman
Freelance Writer & Content Strategist
Lifestyle, Travel, Food, and Career Storytelling
About Me.
Hi there! I'm Alessa — a freelance writer, editor & content strategist working across lifestyle, travel, food, and career storytelling.
My writing spans everyday life in Canada, travel guides, opinion pieces, and educational content. I also write personal essays and reflections from my life as a digital nomad, along with insights on freelance writing and creative ways of working.
Here’s a bit more about how I got here: I earned my honours degree in Social Work and English from Carleton University and began my career teaching ESL.
Later on, I worked as a college instructor, teaching academic and resume writing, social sciences, and career-readiness skills before transitioning into freelance writing and editing full-time.
These days, I also work on marketing and content projects for organizations and brands, alongside recipe editing and graphic design.
You can view my resume for a quick snapshot of my background and recent experience, or explore my portfolio of published work here.
What I Specialize In
I help clients, brands, and organizations create well-researched, engaging content that’s made to be read, used, and shared. Explore selected work in my portfolio or get in touch for collaborations and writing opportunities.
Let's Work Together
Every project starts with a conversation! Reach out through my contact page, and I’ll follow up to explore how we can bring your ideas to life.
