Copywriter, editor, poet, essayist
I'm a copywriter, editor, poet, and essayist born and raised in San Diego, California. I began performing spoken word poetry at age sixteen and carried my passion for the English language into adulthood, centering my work around the exploration of gender identity and the trials of growing up in the digital age. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in from San Francisco State University in 2021.
My Substack, Dog-Fearing Man, features essays about the ways online subcultures impact our real-life relationships. My work has appeared in Advintage Press, The Ana, and Compass Rose Literary Journal. I currently work in the medical field writing marketing and educational copy. I also work as a slush reader for the Metaworker Literary Magazine.
"For years, Grace McGuire has collaborated with me on various projects. Their attentiveness and passion has allowed their work to blossom. Confidently, I can say that Grace's skills will be of great value in their next undertaking." - Kathleen Parra, Emmy-winning Director at FOX5 San Diego and small business owner
"Grace McGuire’s copy and editing has helped me reach new clients. Their work lends a greater sense of credence to my written image as a visual artist. They met all deadlines and surpassed all expectations." - Evan Brownell, award-winning freelance lighting designer
