I am a pop culture critic and published author with experience writing fiction, essays, and critiques across film, music, and gaming. I am skilled at adapting my voice and style for different audiences and delivering polished, publish-ready content under deadlines. My work explores media through fresh critical perspectives on audience reception and legacy, consistently developing engaging and accessible long-form content. As an author, I have published two fantasy novels and have refined my skills in structural editing, line editing, and proofreading while collaborating closely with professional editors and designers. I have gained valuable experience working under contract and meeting editorial deadlines, further strengthening my project management capabilities.

James Tyler

I am a pop culture critic and published author with experience writing fiction, essays, and critiques across film, music, and gaming. I am skilled at adapting my voice and style for different audiences and delivering polished, publish-ready content under deadlines. My work explores media through fresh critical perspectives on audience reception and legacy, consistently developing engaging and accessible long-form content. As an author, I have published two fantasy novels and have refined my skills in structural editing, line editing, and proofreading while collaborating closely with professional editors and designers. I have gained valuable experience working under contract and meeting editorial deadlines, further strengthening my project management capabilities.

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I am a pop culture critic and published author with experience writing fiction, essays, and critiques across film, music, and gaming. I am skilled at adapting my voice and style for different audiences and delivering polished, publish-ready content under deadlines. My work explores media through fresh critical perspectives on audience reception and legacy, consistently developing engaging and accessible long-form content.

As an author, I have published two fantasy novels and have refined my skills in structural editing, line editing, and proofreading while collaborating closely with professional editors and designers. I have gained valuable experience working under contract and meeting editorial deadlines, further strengthening my project management capabilities.

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English
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Work Experience

Author at Entwined Publishing (Pride Imprint)
April 30, 2022 - Present
Published two fantasy novels, collaborating closely with professional editors and designers. Refined skills in structural editing, line editing, and proofing to meet publication standards. Gained experience working under contract and within editorial deadlines.
Content Writer at Medium
July 3, 2025 - Present
Write essays and critiques on pop culture topics in the film, gaming and music niches. Explore media through fresh perspectives on audience reception and legacy. Consistently develop long-form content with a focus on accessibility and engagement.

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education
    paper The ‘Scream’ Without Sidney: Why Neve Campbell’s Absence Was the Right Move

    A pay dispute and limited role had our beloved final girl sitting out Scream VI — but what would the film look like had she signed on instead? In this critique I explain why actress Neve Campbell stepped down from reprising her role for Scream VI and argue how, given the established characters from the fifth installment, we got the best sequel possible. And later, I explore what could (or could not) have been cut from the script to accommodate a character as important as Sidney Prescott.
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    paper Rediscovering Lara Croft: Why A Survivor Was Born — and How She Brought Classic Tomb Raider Back

    Was a radical new vision for our heroine a necessary evolution, or was she always ahead of our time? In this analysis, I examine what feminism looked like in the 1990s vs. today, how Lara Croft’s legacy was tarnished by risqué marketing, and why it all led to a reimagining of the icon we know and love.
    Read more on https://www.twine.net/signin