ABOUT ME
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Hannah Diffey is a writer and editor who is completing her Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing. Hannah is a passionate storyteller who has grown up reading and writing. When she is not working, Hannah loves to read, go to the gym, watch anime and movies, and play video games. Her and her cat, Oreo, spend most evenings relaxing, reading, and playing games like Legend of Zelda, Elden Ring, and Baldur's Gate. Her favorite books are fantasy and romance books, but she is always looking for more amazing reads!
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Hannah has always dreamed about working within the editorial or publishing industry. As she has gone through school and learning about the different aspects of writing, she has found that editorial writing is her passion and continues to pursue that career.
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Hannah's published works can be found on ScreenRant, She Reads, and She Writes.
Experience
SparkPoint Studio
Editorial and Publishing Writer
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She Reads, She Writes, and Booksparks Publishing Editorial Intern
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March 2024 - Present
ScreenRant
Editorial Article Writer
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June 2024 - Present
Grand Canyon University
Scientific Research and Social Work Review Journal Editor
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January 2024 - Present
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Hannah Diffey advanced from an editorial intern to a publishing writer, gaining hands-on experience in book-focused editorial work within the publishing industry. She supports editorial teams by uploading new articles, refreshing published content to improve engagement, and performing key administrative tasks essential for maintaining a high-quality publication. Her main focus is writing SEO-driven articles on book roundups, reviews, writing advice, and author interviews, fostering audience engagement and promoting underrepresented voices in literature. Alongside the writing, Hannah is responsible for researching book trends, monitoring upcoming reader and author events, and maintaining a comprehensive list of pitched books to assist with strategic content planning. She collaborates with remote publishing staff and utilizes WordPress, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite to ensure a well-organized, accessible, and supportive online space for readers and writers.​
Hannah Diffey is in charge of writing 5-10 articles weekly in ScreenRant's house style, handling all aspects of the content creation, including fact-checking, formatting, linking, and basic image editing like sizing and brightness adjustments. She is responsible for pitching original story ideas and developing assigned topics to deliver a range of content that includes news, feature articles, stories, essays, and list-style pieces. Hannah is in constant communication with the editorial team to discuss current and upcoming projects, making sure the team is on track with publication goals and standards.
Hannah Diffey is an editor Grand Canyon University’s Canyon Journal of Undergraduate Research and Canyon Sociology and Social Work Review Journals. She edits student journal articles, provides detailed feedback and edits, and returns them for revisions before publication. After that Hannah meets with the students via Zoom to discuss the edits and revisions, guiding them towards creating publication-ready work. She works with a team of lead editors to maintain the journal's quality and smooth publication process.