Alessa's Portfolio

Hi there! I’m a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist creating editorial, brand, and social content across lifestyle, food, travel, and career storytelling. Below, you’ll find my work in writing, digital resources, and creative projects.

Published Writing

Here’s a selection of my recently published work. Click each title to read more or browse all of my published work and writing samples.

Personal Essays:

I Got the “Perfect Job” in My Field After Graduating. Two Years Later, I Left It All Behind and Moved to Tokyo — Business Insider

5 things that made growing up in Ottawa so different from any other Canadian city — Narcity Media

Moving to Japan Was a Big Risk: It’s Also Been the Best Thing for My Freelance Career — Revenue Rulebreaker

Travel, Food & Lifestyle Writing:

I’ve travelled beyond Japan's popular Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka route. There are 4 day trips I’d actually recommend — Business Insider

I tried Starbucks in Japan as a Canadian, and there are some major differences — Narcity Media

I'm an Ottawa local and here's my definitive list of the 17 best restaurants in the city — Narcity Media

If you're visiting Ottawa, skip these 7 popular spots (and go to my hidden gems instead) — Narcity Media

Career, Remote Work & Education Writing:

How to Write a Remote-friendly Resume and Cover Letter — Been Remote

How I Built a Remote Teaching Career from Scratch — Been Remote

9 Online Communities for Solopreneurs — Been Remote

How to Set Up an Online Teacher Home Office — Been Remote

Want to see more? Browse my full collection of published work and writing samples.

Digital Tools & Resources

Tools, templates, and resources designed to support clearer communication, stronger writing, and professional confidence. See a few featured resources below, or find more of my work on Pinterest.

Modern Resume Template

A clean, one-page resume template made to help you stand out from the crowd. Fully customizable in Canva with a modern layout.

Freelance Writing Pitch Template

A structured pitch template for writing clear, confident outreach emails to editors, clients, and publications. Get a free copy on my blog.

Questions to Ask in a Job Interview

A shareable visual with go-to questions to ask during an interview. Go in prepared, have better conversations, and get the information you need. View the graphic.

The Elevator Pitch Playbook

A free worksheet that walks you through building a 30-second self-introduction. Use it for interviews, networking events, and beyond. Download the playbook.

*Additional personal & client work available upon request!

Brand & Content Work

I create content for brands and organizations across content strategy, writing, social media, and digital design.

This includes copy and scriptwriting, social media content, email and newsletter writing, blog posts, educational materials, and beyond.

Click here to view a selection of my recent brand and content work.