Like most freelance creatives, I wear a lot of hats! Copyeditor & Proofreader with OCD-adjacent attention to detail. Poet on the Page, Performer on the Stage, on the Screen, and in the Studio. Loving Wife & Proud Mama living the #WildAtlanticLife in Galway. Here’s what I can do: Editing, Proofreading & Feedback. I’ve assessed, edited, proofed, and provided feedback on everything from social posts and website copy to academic papers, stories, and poems. From creative to conversion, a couple of lines to 100+ pages, from dotting i’s and crossing t’s to in-depth restructuring – any length, any level of edit is doable. If you’ve got words on a page (or screen), I can help you polish them. Spoken Word, Acting & Voiceovers. I’m a big believer in bringing words to life, whether it’s through an evening of spoken word poetry, working on stage or in front of the camera, or recording high-quality vocal performances in the studio. And I never stop learning. From advanced degrees in Theatre, English Literature (BA) and Creative Writing (MA) to specialised training in SEO and Content Marketing, I’m always stretching my skill set and sharpening my tools. I’m studying Irish (Gaeilge), too – currently TEG level B2 and determined to follow it through all the way to fluency. One more thing: As AI marches forth, I’m a firm believer in the power of human creativity. I work efficiently – but I don’t take shortcuts!

Mia Vance

Like most freelance creatives, I wear a lot of hats! Copyeditor & Proofreader with OCD-adjacent attention to detail. Poet on the Page, Performer on the Stage, on the Screen, and in the Studio. Loving Wife & Proud Mama living the #WildAtlanticLife in Galway. Here’s what I can do: Editing, Proofreading & Feedback. I’ve assessed, edited, proofed, and provided feedback on everything from social posts and website copy to academic papers, stories, and poems. From creative to conversion, a couple of lines to 100+ pages, from dotting i’s and crossing t’s to in-depth restructuring – any length, any level of edit is doable. If you’ve got words on a page (or screen), I can help you polish them. Spoken Word, Acting & Voiceovers. I’m a big believer in bringing words to life, whether it’s through an evening of spoken word poetry, working on stage or in front of the camera, or recording high-quality vocal performances in the studio. And I never stop learning. From advanced degrees in Theatre, English Literature (BA) and Creative Writing (MA) to specialised training in SEO and Content Marketing, I’m always stretching my skill set and sharpening my tools. I’m studying Irish (Gaeilge), too – currently TEG level B2 and determined to follow it through all the way to fluency. One more thing: As AI marches forth, I’m a firm believer in the power of human creativity. I work efficiently – but I don’t take shortcuts!

Available to hire

Like most freelance creatives, I wear a lot of hats!

Copyeditor & Proofreader with OCD-adjacent attention to detail.
Poet on the Page, Performer on the Stage, on the Screen, and in the Studio.
Loving Wife & Proud Mama living the #WildAtlanticLife in Galway.

Here’s what I can do:
Editing, Proofreading & Feedback.
I’ve assessed, edited, proofed, and provided feedback on everything from social posts and website copy to academic papers, stories, and poems. From creative to conversion, a couple of lines to 100+ pages, from dotting i’s and crossing t’s to in-depth restructuring – any length, any level of edit is doable. If you’ve got words on a page (or screen), I can help you polish them.

Spoken Word, Acting & Voiceovers.
I’m a big believer in bringing words to life, whether it’s through an evening of spoken word poetry, working on stage or in front of the camera, or recording high-quality vocal performances in the studio.

And I never stop learning.
From advanced degrees in Theatre, English Literature (BA) and Creative Writing (MA) to specialised training in SEO and Content Marketing, I’m always stretching my skill set and sharpening my tools. I’m studying Irish (Gaeilge), too – currently TEG level B2 and determined to follow it through all the way to fluency.

One more thing:
As AI marches forth, I’m a firm believer in the power of human creativity. I work efficiently – but I don’t take shortcuts!

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Irish
Advanced

Work Experience

Copy Editor / Proofreader at The Content Lab
September 1, 2023 - Present
Contributing to the copywriting team's success by reviewing, editing, and proofreading all web copy and digital content (internal and client-facing); managing time and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines; giving and receiving feedback with grace and respect; promoting a positive attitude in a mostly-remote company culture.
Voice Actor / Voiceover Artist at Circle Games
January 1, 2017 - Present
Recording character-driven vocal performances for Herding Cats and L: An Interactive Mystery; self-produced and published an audio version of my poetry collection Instead of Butterflies.

Education

BA in Writing (First Class Honours) at University of Galway
September 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
BA in English, Minor in Creative Writing (Valedictorian at University of Oregon
August 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
BA in Theatre (Acting) at California State University, Stanislaus
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2011

Qualifications

Kidd Creative Writing Prize for Poetry
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Kidd Creative Writing Program
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Poetry Ireland Introductions / Céadlínte
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Featured Poet, Cúirt International Festival of Literature
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Featured Poet, The Oil Slick
April 1, 2023 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Gaming, Other