I am a versatile content creator, copywriter and editor with a long track record helping fashion, entertainment, beauty and corporate brands tell their stories. I provide branded content, copywriting, copy editing, ghostwriting and proofreading, delivering clean, compelling writing across platforms. My work has appeared in WSJ, Town & Country, InStyle, Vogue.com and Vulture, and I have written and produced for television shows like Dietland and The Girls on the Bus. I coconceived Tiny Beautiful Things at New York's Public Theater, and I continue to build narrative-driven projects across media. Based in New York, I love collaborating with bold brands and innovative storytelling teams.

Marshall Heyman

I am a versatile content creator, copywriter and editor with a long track record helping fashion, entertainment, beauty and corporate brands tell their stories. I provide branded content, copywriting, copy editing, ghostwriting and proofreading, delivering clean, compelling writing across platforms. My work has appeared in WSJ, Town & Country, InStyle, Vogue.com and Vulture, and I have written and produced for television shows like Dietland and The Girls on the Bus. I coconceived Tiny Beautiful Things at New York's Public Theater, and I continue to build narrative-driven projects across media. Based in New York, I love collaborating with bold brands and innovative storytelling teams.

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I am a versatile content creator, copywriter and editor with a long track record helping fashion, entertainment, beauty and corporate brands tell their stories. I provide branded content, copywriting, copy editing, ghostwriting and proofreading, delivering clean, compelling writing across platforms.

My work has appeared in WSJ, Town & Country, InStyle, Vogue.com and Vulture, and I have written and produced for television shows like Dietland and The Girls on the Bus. I coconceived Tiny Beautiful Things at New York’s Public Theater, and I continue to build narrative-driven projects across media. Based in New York, I love collaborating with bold brands and innovative storytelling teams.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Creator / Copywriter and Editor / Freelance Writer at Freelance / Self-Employed
September 1, 2018 - Present
Provide branded content, copywriting, copy editing, ghosting and proofreading services to fashion, entertainment, beauty and corporate clients; contributions to WSJ, Town & Country, InStyle, C, Vogue.com and Vulture.
Story Editor at The Girls on the Bus
November 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Member of the Los Angeles-based writing staff under showrunner Julie Plec; based on Chasing Hillary by Amy Chozick; co-wrote episode 106 with Amy Chozick.
Staff Writer at DIETLAND
February 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Member of the Los Angeles-based writing staff of the AMC show under showrunner Marti Noxon; wrote episode 107, 'Monster High.'
Co-Conceiver at Tiny Beautiful Things
November 1, 2016 - Present
Developed and shepherded theater piece based on Cheryl Strayed's Wild to a production at New York’s Public Theater, directed by Thomas Kail; the piece is now produced all over the country.
Reporter / Columnist at The Wall Street Journal
April 1, 2010 - December 1, 2016
Edited, reported and wrote a daily social column 'Heard & Scene' in the Greater New York section; contributed to Page One, Arena, Off Duty, Personal Journal, Speakeasy entertainment blog and WSJ magazine.
Writer / Producer at KATHY
April 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Wrote scripts, narrative pieces and couch segments; regular panel guest on Kathy Griffin's Bravo talk show Kathy.
Freelance Writer at Various Publications
March 1, 2007 - April 1, 2010
Contributed to Harper’s Bazaar, W, New York Times, Teen Vogue, Elle, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair and InStyle; including cover stories on major figures.
Executive Editor at Hampton Style
March 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007
Re-launched magazine with new editorial team; conceived, assigned, edited and wrote stories for biweekly summer publication; managed cover subjects for inside features.
Senior Editor, Eye Editor at W Magazine, Women’s Wear Daily
August 1, 2003 - March 1, 2007
Edited and wrote features including cover stories on film, theater, art, travel and society; edited monthly Uncensored gossip column; appeared on television to promote the magazine.
Editorial Assistant at The New Yorker
July 1, 2000 - August 1, 2003
Wrote for Talk of the Town; assisted Fashion Editor; helped edit weekly sections; theater reviews for Goings on About Town.

Education

M.A. at UCLA
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
A.B. at Princeton University
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other