I’m Casey.

I’m a writer, editor and novel consultant living in Beijing, China. I work with clients all over the world.

I used to be one of those people who had her whole life planned out 10 years in advance, and two years ago, I thought I was right on target.

I had recently graduated from Columbia University with my master’s degree in journalism, and had landed a great position at Roll Call, a Capitol Hill newspaper in Washington, D.C. I spent a year and a half there, first as an editorial fellow and assistant to the executive editor, and later as an editorial assistant. I was there for the 2008 presidential election and got to contribute to the paper’s inauguration coverage. It was an incredible learning experience and I was grateful for it.

But a year and a half in the District taught me one thing: I did not want to spend the rest of my life covering politics.

I left Washington and decided to fulfill my long-delayed dream of traveling the world by moving to Seoul, South Korea. I stayed there for one year, teaching English, meeting cool people and exploring both Seoul and the Korean countryside. I loved Seoul, loved the people I met, loved my students…but hated the way they were treated and decided that while kids are awesome, teaching is not (for me, anyway).

I missed writing. But I also wanted to continue living in Asia. And work for myself instead of looking for another 9-5 job. So I decided to move to a place where I could do all of those things: Beijing.

That’s where I am right now. I’m a journalist, editor and novel consultant and while I am currently based in China, I am available to work with clients all over the world. I write features and news pieces for several publications in and around Beijing, and do editing work for media outlets and private clients. I’m also a consultant for authors who are developing their novels.

It’s the best of all possible worlds. I get to write about things that interest me, and work with passionate, creative people on projects that matter to them. It’s inspiring and exciting, and while it’s not exactly where I imagined I would be at this point in my life, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

If you’re interested in hiring me, click here for contact information.