Hi, I’m Finn Bowles. I’m a storyteller and editor who blends storytelling, literary analysis, and editing with hands-on content creation and outreach. Based in Seattle, I’m pursuing a BA in English with a Film Studies minor and a Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington, and I enjoy shaping prose and narrative across books, film, and creative projects. Through freelance editing, book editing, and festival programming, I help authors and producers refine ideas and communicate clearly. My current work includes content writing and marketing for ParkPunks, independent book editing, and editorial projects across film and media, with ongoing collaboration on diverse storytelling initiatives.

Finn Bowles

Hi, I’m Finn Bowles. I’m a storyteller and editor who blends storytelling, literary analysis, and editing with hands-on content creation and outreach. Based in Seattle, I’m pursuing a BA in English with a Film Studies minor and a Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington, and I enjoy shaping prose and narrative across books, film, and creative projects. Through freelance editing, book editing, and festival programming, I help authors and producers refine ideas and communicate clearly. My current work includes content writing and marketing for ParkPunks, independent book editing, and editorial projects across film and media, with ongoing collaboration on diverse storytelling initiatives.

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Hi, I’m Finn Bowles. I’m a storyteller and editor who blends storytelling, literary analysis, and editing with hands-on content creation and outreach. Based in Seattle, I’m pursuing a BA in English with a Film Studies minor and a Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington, and I enjoy shaping prose and narrative across books, film, and creative projects.

Through freelance editing, book editing, and festival programming, I help authors and producers refine ideas and communicate clearly. My current work includes content writing and marketing for ParkPunks, independent book editing, and editorial projects across film and media, with ongoing collaboration on diverse storytelling initiatives.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Writer/Marketing/Organizer at ParkPunks Organization
August 1, 2025 - Present
Member of the ParkPunks organization in Seattle—writing, marketing, graphic design, emailing and outreach. Focused on analytical content exploring the “Punk Ideology” in various arts.
Head Utility Clerk at Fred Meyer
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Two years working retail at a high traffic grocery store. After one year became a lead clerk—organizing and encouraging the other workers.
Produce Night Lead at MarketTime Foods
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
One year working a variety of detailed tasks needed to keep the small department running daily. After one month became the night lead—started to manage new employees.
Independent Book Editor at Freelance
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Content and Storytelling Editor for the novels Terminus: Olympian by Joe Sterling and The Thief's Holiday by Hank Belanger — maintaining complex yet clean prose and bullet-proof proofreading.
Local Sightings Festival Programmer at Northwest Film Forum
April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Critical analysis and curation of film submissions to the Local Sightings Film Festival. Maintained good communication with a small group of peers to organize films by theme.
Copyeditor Intern at Slap Stick Entertainment
August 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Edited written content—correcting grammar issues and ensuring a consistent voice in various media.
Content Writer/Marketing/Organizer at ParkPunks Organization
August 1, 2024 - Present
Writing, marketing, graphic design, emailing and outreach; focused on analytical content exploring the “Punk Ideology” in various arts.
Produce Night Lead at Marketime Foods
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
One year handling a variety of tasks to keep the department running daily; promoted to night lead after one month, organizing and managing new employees.
Festival Programmer at Northwest Film Forum
April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Critical analysis and curation of film submissions to the Local Sightings Film Festival; maintained online communication with peers to write about films by theme.
Copyeditor Intern at Slap Stik Entertainment
August 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Edited written content—correcting grammar issues and ensuring a consistent voice in various media.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Western Washington University
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in English (Film Studies minor) at Western Washington University
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Certificate in Editing, Specialization in Developmental Editing at University of Washington
March 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026

Qualifications

Western Washington University President’s List (Honor Roll)
January 1, 2021 - March 20, 2026
President's List (Honor Roll) – Western Washington University
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other