Ashley Lauretta
Hi, I'm Ashley. I'm a freelance writer and journalist based in Austin, Texas.
I take the latest studies and trends in health and medicine and break them down into digestible, narrative-driven content for clients including Forbes Health, Sleep.com, LIVESTRONG.com, Under Armour and more. A member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), my journalism appears in The Atlantic, WIRED, ELLE, SELF, Men's Journal, espnW, Runner's World and more.
My favorite things to write involve helping others discover something about themselves. I am a born problem-solver and my tendency to overanalyze and organize are some of the traits that make me the best at what I do.
If you're a brand or editor looking for someone with an intimate knowledge of the publishing industry (I've done it all!) to help you craft content that gives your audience the tools to become the best versions of themselves, I'd love to chat.
FEATURED WORK:
- Too Afraid to Have a Baby (The Atlantic)
- Why You Stay Up So Late, Even Though You Know You Shouldn't (WIRED)
- 6 Decluttering Tips for Anyone Who's Overwhelmed at the Very Thought (SELF)
- Can Bringing Your Morning Coffee Into the Bathroom Get You Sick? (Well+Good)
- Death Cab For Cutie's Ultrarunner Frontman (Men's Journal)
- This Man Took HIs Elliptical Bike On An Epic Journey Far Beyond The Gym (GOOD)
- Meet Kayleigh Williamson, the first woman with Down syndrome to complete the Austin Half Marathon (espnW)
View more of my work for brands here.
View more of my journalism here.
I know I can always count on Ashley to deliver clean, well-researched, engaging copy that's on time. She's easy to work with and responsive to edits. Plus, her knowledge of and experience in the fitness world (specifically running) is a huge asset.
I edit between 15 and 20 health stories a week, and there's nothing more valuable to me than a writer who consistently turns in clean, accurate, well-researched, and well-sourced copy—and that's Ashley. But her articles are also incredibly fun to read, as they're so well-written and well thought-out. I wish she had time to write every single story I need to assign, because she's just that good!
