I'm Rose Chisnall, a part-time writer and academic support professional based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I am seeking opportunities that will help me grow my career while honouring my family commitments. I enjoy combining clear, engaging writing with thoughtful research and a collaborative, deadline-driven approach. My background includes a Masters in Writing and a BA from the University of Canterbury. I freelance as a copywriter for review websites and literary journals, support university courses, and contribute to research projects. I bring strong writing, editing, and digital skills (MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite) and a knack for effective communication across audiences.…

Rose Chisnall

I'm Rose Chisnall, a part-time writer and academic support professional based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I am seeking opportunities that will help me grow my career while honouring my family commitments. I enjoy combining clear, engaging writing with thoughtful research and a collaborative, deadline-driven approach. My background includes a Masters in Writing and a BA from the University of Canterbury. I freelance as a copywriter for review websites and literary journals, support university courses, and contribute to research projects. I bring strong writing, editing, and digital skills (MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite) and a knack for effective communication across audiences.…

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I’m Rose Chisnall, a part-time writer and academic support professional based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I am seeking opportunities that will help me grow my career while honouring my family commitments. I enjoy combining clear, engaging writing with thoughtful research and a collaborative, deadline-driven approach.

My background includes a Masters in Writing and a BA from the University of Canterbury. I freelance as a copywriter for review websites and literary journals, support university courses, and contribute to research projects. I bring strong writing, editing, and digital skills (MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite) and a knack for effective communication across audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Review Contributer at The Singles Jukebox
December 11, 2020 - Present
Writing short music reviews for current music releases
Copywriter at Cool Cat Computers
December 15, 2011 - February 2, 2012
Copywriter for computer manuals in a local startup
Writer at Freelance
September 10, 2020 - Present
I have been contributing to literary journals, with my first work being published in Rhonda Parrish's Dark Waters anthology in 2020. My most recent work (under the pen name Lillian James) has been published in The New Lesbian Pulp, a shortlist nominee for a Lambda Award. I have also been self publishing novels during this time.
Freelance Copywriter at Various clients (The Singles Jukebox, literary journals, commissioned work)
December 1, 2020 - Present
Wrote copy for review websites including The Singles Jukebox and various literary journals, and completed other commissioned writing projects. Focused on clear, engaging prose, accuracy, and adapting tone to different audiences.
Academic Support at University of Canterbury, Christchurch
February 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Provided academic support for a 100-level course, tutored two students, and coached classes in essay writing and textual analysis.
Research Assistant at University of Canterbury, Christchurch
November 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
As part of a Summer Scholarship, worked with Associate Professor Alex James as a researcher. Developed research systems to a high level of scientific credibility and ethical soundness. The research contributed to a later published paper.
Technical Writer and Editor at Independent Contractor (Timaru)
December 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Wrote and edited instruction manuals for basic computer skills; conducted research on internet browsers; checked computer codes; edited the written work of employees.

Education

Masters of Writing at University of Canterbury
February 13, 2018 - October 15, 2020
I was part of the first class in the University of Canterbury's MWRIT program, completing papers on writing both fiction and non-fiction, as well as an academic paper on Utopia and Dystopia in fiction, and my own research into queer killers in 20th and 21st century fiction. I also completed a 20k novella for my graduating writing project and received a 98.5%, graduating with distinction.
Bachelor of Arts at University of Canterbury
February 17, 2015 - December 12, 2017
I completed my Bachelor of Arts with a major in English, as well as a double minor in Classics and Philosophy
Masters of Writing at University of Canterbury
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts at University of Canterbury
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
NCEA Levels 1-3 at Mountainview High School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Summer Research Scholarship in Mathematics and Statistics
January 1, 2017 - April 5, 2026
NCEA Levels 1-3
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Dark Waters

    I contributed the short story “Calypso”. It was my first published work

    paper The New Lesbian Pulp

    I contributed the short story “Smoke and the Sea Breeze”, under the pen name Lillian James.