Ashley Lauretta
Hi, I'm Ashley. I'm a freelance writer and journalist based in Central Florida.
I am a journalist and writer who takes the latest studies and trends in health and medicine and breaks them down into digestible, narrative-driven pieces. 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 clients have included Forbes Health, Nike, Studio/B by The Boston Globe, and AP Content Services. I have also served as a contributing editor for publications such as Women's Running and LAVA Magazine.
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 an editor or brand looking for someone with an intimate knowledge of the publishing industry (I've done it all!) to help you craft articles and content that gives your audience the tools to become the best versions of themselves, I'd love to chat.
FEATURED WORK:
Service Journalism
- Too Afraid to Have a Baby (The Atlantic)
- Why You Stay Up So Late, Even Though You Know You Shouldn't (WIRED)
- How To Parent In The Middle Of A Panic Attack (Romper)
- 6 Decluttering Tips for Anyone Who's Overwhelmed at the Very Thought (SELF)
- What is a DEXA Scan and Is Getting One Actually Worth Your While? (Runner's World)
Profiles
- Death Cab For Cutie's Ultrarunner Frontman (Men's Journal)
- Meet Kayleigh Williamson, the first woman with Down syndrome to complete the Austin Half Marathon (espnW)
Essays
- Attention Fellow Introverts: It's Time to Stop Beating Ourselves Up (ELLE)
- Why He Let Me Go (Slate)
- My Therapist Says the Pandemic is the Perfect Time to Set Boundaries (Elemental)
Content Services
- Communities are still coming together, two years into the pandemic (Studio/B by The Boston Globe)
- From pandemics to heat waves, social isolation puts older adults at greater risk (AP Content Services)
- What is sinusitis? Symptoms and treatment options (CVS)
Additional clips available upon request
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!
