Jamie Garcia

Creative Copywriter

United States

With a background in journalism, I have a passion for telling stories. I've worked as a creative copywriter, editor, and content producer to help brands develop and tell their unique stories on digital platforms. I have experience with marketing copy headlines/taglines, email marketing, social media, brand identity development, content management, digital publishing, blogging, and SEO writing.

I've earned certificates in professional editing and Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Before the pandemic, I lived in Nagoya, Japan where I taught English at a private language school to children and adults.

I've worked as part of an in-house creative team and with multiple clients in an agency setting, so I'm familiar with working with style guides, creative briefs, and producing work that requires quick turnaround with attention to cohesive branding and messaging.

If you'd like to learn more about me and the work I've done, please reach out. Looking forward to connecting!

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Web & Blog Copy — Home Improvement + Misc.

Sycamores
Behavioral Health & Child Welfare Agency

The aim of this project was to capture the organization's refreshed brand voice and mission and translate it across all pages of its redesigned website. I worked with the client and graphic designers to bring this project to life.

Bellflask
BellFlask

I helped this e-commerce brand refresh its website copy to better reflect its product, communicate its intended usage, and capture its target audience to drive them to purchase.

California Divorce Mediator
Bill Ferguson, CDM

I worked with this client to refresh the copy on his website as part of a larger website design project. His goal was to clearly communicate his services, while also highlighting his years of experience and compassionate approach to divorce mediation.

The Perfect Finish Blog by KILZ®
Destination Restoration: A Home Improvement Show | KILZ®

This was a series of blog posts I developed for KILZ Primer's 2023 "Destination Restoration" project. This series followed an interior designer and pro painter as they helped refresh a house with DIY fixes instead of major renovations to create one couple's dream home.

The Perfect Finish Blog by KILZ®
02/01/2022
Nursery Inspiration for Your Growing Family

This is a blog post that I wrote for KILZ Primer's blog, The Perfect Finish. I was contracted to write SEO content for their inspiration section to motivate and educate DIYers to tackle their home improvement projects in 2022.

The Perfect Finish Blog by KILZ®
11/17/2022
Our Favorite DIY Paint Projects of 2022

This is an end-of-the-year wrap-up blog post that I wrote for KILZ Primer's blog, The Perfect Finish. I was contracted to write SEO content for their inspiration section to motivate and educate DIYers to tackle their home improvement projects in 2022. This post showcases the best projects of the year.

The Perfect Finish Blog by KILZ®
02/25/2022
How to Prime Kitchen Cabinets for Color That Pops

If you want to design a kitchen that makes a statement, we've got some great tips to help make it a breeze. KILZ ® primers are the first step in making sure any color you choose really pops, and with the right inspiration, products, and guidance, you can achieve a beautiful focal point inside your home.

The Perfect Finish Blog by KILZ®
03/16/2022
Priming Your Bedroom for Rest and Relaxation

If you've been putting off starting a new project, you're not alone. Winter's increasingly shorter days can make us feel like there's never enough time to start something new, let alone finish it. But with the arrival of spring and daylight savings, now's the time to shift your mindset, pick up that paint brush, and get to work.

The Perfect Finish Blog by KILZ®
04/12/2022
A Home Office Designed for Focus and Productivity

Working from home requires your full attention and focus, but with so many things around the house competing for your attention, it may feel impossible to tackle even the smallest items on your to-do list. Feeling overwhelmed may even be the reason you've put off designing a functional home office, but there's no time like the present to get to work.

Beauty/Lifestyle

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
07/13/2021
Your Wake-Up: The Secret to a No-Makeup Glow

During the pandemic, many of us (myself included) took a long and freeing hiatus from wearing makeup regularly, and to be honest, it did wonders for my skin.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
07/05/2021
Bags Be Gone! Best Dark Circle Remedies For Under-Eyes

Noticing dark circles, bags, or puffiness underneath your eyes? You're not alone. While these concerns are often associated with being tired, not getting enough sleep, or simply getting older, there are many other reasons why dark circles might occur.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
06/30/2021
Aloe, Gorgeous! 8 Ways To Use Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has been around for centuries and is widely regarded for its healing properties. You likely know it as a soothing way to treat sunburns or an aesthetically pleasing houseplant, but you may be surprised to learn just how many ways it can be used as a treatment for all kinds of skin concerns.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
06/10/2021
Damage Control: 7 Common Types of Hair Damage + Treatment Tips

From split ends to frizz, there are a surprising number of reasons your hair can lose its luster. Some things using heat and chemicals are in your control, but others, such as genetics and UV rays are not.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
05/19/2021
7 Simple Ways to Rid Your Scalp of Buildup

There are many reasons to love your scalp. Its natural oils do everything from keeping your hair hydrated and shiny to improving overall scalp and hair health, but if you've ever gone a few too many days between shampoos, you may have experienced the negative effects of scalp buildup.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
04/9/2021
Fab After 40! Aging Secrets From Around The World

In our youth-obsessed culture, adjusting to wrinkles, ailing joints, and gray hair can be pretty overwhelming, but learning about the way your body ages is your best defense.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
04/16/2021
How To Reduce Dark Circles: 10 Foods That Can Help

Dark circles can be annoying, stubborn, and plain unflattering, but they happen to the best of us. Besides lack of sleep and proper hydration, you may notice bags or puffiness near your eyes if you smoke, drink, are chronically stressed, or exposed to heavy air pollution.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
04/13/2021
Clean Beauty 101: What It Is & Why You Should Care

There's no shortage of information about the benefits of clean eating and its effects on your body, but how much do you know about the contents of your beauty products?

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
04/03/2021
Easy Beauty Rituals That Can Change Your Life

Stress from our outside world, can begin to rear its ugly head in our inside world; from dull skin to dry hair, it can show up any and everywhere. The good news is, no matter what's going on in your life, you can arm yourself with a simple self-care routine.

Health/Wellness

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
07/07/2021
10 Collagen-Boosting Foods To Add To Your Diet

Collagen is one of the most prominent beauty buzzwords out there, but do you actually know what it is or what it does? Put simply, collagen is a bit like the "glue" that holds your teeth, joints, connective tissue, skin, hair, and bones together.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
06/14/2021
Everything You Need to Know About Breathwork + 3 Simple Exercises To Try

There are many reasons to consider adding breathwork to your self-care routine. Not only has it been proven to relieve stress , reduce anxiety, calm the mind and nervous system, and improve mental clarity and focus, but it can also help with things like emotional trauma, high blood pressure, and insomnia.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
06/05/2021
6 Teas to Drink for a Healthier Body and Mind

Apart from water, tea is the most widely enjoyed beverage in the world. Teas of all kinds have been ritualistically consumed in the East for centuries and they've steadily become more popular in the West thanks to our increased awareness of their many health benefits.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
06/01/2021
5 Steps to Holistic Health & Wellness

While modern Western medicine has given us many, significant, life-saving advancements, it only treats the body's individual pieces and corresponding symptoms. Holistic health, on the other hand, views physical health and overall wellness differently. Put simply, a holistic approach considers the mind-body connection, while Western medicine does not.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
05/31/2021
Restorative Yoga 101 Your Guide To Next-Level Relaxation

Unlike other types of yoga, which are much more active, restorative yoga provides total relaxation for your body and mind. By using props to rest in poses for extended periods of time, the body is able to let go of strain and the mind is free to relax.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
05/24/2021
Ask St. Eden: Does Cupping Work for Muscle Recovery and Why?

If you train or work out regularly, you probably experience your fair share of muscle soreness. Non-athletes and those less active can also suffer from muscle soreness due to injury, surgery, sciatica , and disorders like fibromyalgia.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
05/21/2021
How Holistic Living Improves Your Mental Health

Holism says that the body and mind are intimately connected and greatly affect one another. Based on this idea, a holistic lifestyle involves nourishing your physical, mental, social, and emotional health-all the pieces that make you whole-in order to live your best life.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
04/24/2021
Take The Plunge: 5 Surprising Benefits of Ice Baths

It's not uncommon for professional athletes and fitness lovers to take an ice bath after a workout or big game, but what are the benefits of this practice that make it so appealing? Taking a 10 to 15-minute dip in 50-59°F water, immediately following a workout, is said to work wonders on muscle soreness and pain.

St. Eden | The First Organic Beauty Bar
04/10/2021
Ask St. Eden: Common Endocrine Disruptors To Watch Out For

Even the most conscious non-toxic beauty buyers, may have a hard time avoiding endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), and if you're just beginning your clean beauty journey, they're important to understand. EDCs interfere with normal hormone functions and can affect things like reproduction and brain development.

Film/TV

Medium
06/21/2021
Bo Burnham is Healing the World with Comedy

There it is again, that funny feeling... After a year and a half of staying inside, Burnham gives us a reason to smile. While I'm roughly the same age as Bo Burnham, I don't know him from YouTube.

Medium
06/06/2021
"The Woman in the Window" Isn't Sure Why We Should Care, So We Don't

What could have paid tribute to the Hitchcock classic, Rear Window, is instead messy, disjointed, a little dull, and ultimately a letdown to the voyeur-genre film. For as anticipated a release as this was, pushed back several times due o the pandemic, The Woman in the Window was pretty underwhelming and ineffective.

Medium
03/23/2021
A Family Grows Despite All Odds in "Minari"

A Korean family moves to the Ozarks to build their dream and steal our hearts. The performances across the board in this film are so outstanding that it’s hard for me to say who was my favorite, but having been a fan of Steven Yeun for many years, I’m elated with his nomination for Best Actor for his role in the movie.

Medium
03/12/2021
For The Love of Being

When nomadic wanderlust becomes a way of life, what does it mean to maintain one’s independence?

Medium
03/04/2021
Who Are You, Really? | “In & Of Itself” Explores the Impact of Identity, Perception, and Magic

In & Of Itself is described as “an intimate and powerful exploration of what it means to be and be seen,” which I would argue is at the core of love, in this case, self-love. Derek DelGaudio, the creator of this unique one-man show, seeks to find an answer to the question, “Who am I?” and manages to do so through a series of vignettes in which he recounts portions of his own life interspersed with segments of audience participation.

Medium
02/19/2021
The Movie That Gave Me Pandemic Fatigue & All the Feels, "Lover's Rock"

What I loved most about this viewing experience was how it made me feel, and let me tell you something, people are feeling themselves in this film. We’re brought into this world through the emotional pull of its characters as they permeate inside a West London house party one summer night in 1981.

Medium
02/12/21
To Love is to Suffer in “Malcolm & Marie”

Dialog heavy, full of firey social commentary and gender politics, not to mention what I would argue was the most forceful devouring of a bowl of mac and cheese that I’ve ever seen committed to film, this screenplay gave its viewer a lot to take in over the course of its nearly two hour run time. Some of it satisfying, some of it confusing, all of it, contentious.

Travel

ChuMedia | ECC
03/20/2020
The Future is Alive in Roppongi Hills

In January, I made plans for my first-ever visit to Japan's capital city. One of the standout experiences was a visit to the Mori Art Museum on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. An art museum in a skyscraper? Sign me up!

ChuMedia | ECC
12/23/2019
Exploring Japan’s Culture Capital

Kyoto has been a bucket-list destination for me since I can remember, so this break seemed like the perfect time to make the trip. I booked a three-day stay at a hostel close to the train station, and while I had some reservations—Would it be clean? Would it be safe? Would they speak English?—I put them aside with the hopes of having my first Japanese adventure.

Fiction

Vocal
07/13/2021
Initiation

"Your number decides your fate," said Meredith, the leader of The Sisterhood. The six of us were positioned behind a long, banquet table covered with a jet-black, velvet tablecloth. In front of us were six plates, each with a thick slice of decadent chocolate cake.

Vocal
06/30/2021
Wasteland

There it was again. That damn sign. "Rest Stop, 1 Mile." He'd been driving for hours and hadn't seen a rest stop of any kind. No off-ramps or distant towns far as the eye could see, but there it was again. That goddamn sign.