Lauren Page

After almost a decade of travelling around the globe, teaching english and running my own illustration business I found myself settling in Tokyo as a part-time English Teacher and part-time writer. I take lots of inspiration from the wealth of art and culture around me, diving deep into the doujinshi and manga culture as well as the anime and manga industry as a whole. I spend my free time illustrating and creating my own original manga, sat in a cafe with whatever limited edition drink is on offer. I also love exploring Tokyo, often finding myself in tiny cramped ramen bars, browsing the shelves of a second hand bookstore or enjoying the latest manga exhibition event. 

Solaris Japan Loyalty Program Explained! ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ - Google Doc

Originally written for Solaris Japan to explain the loyalty points tier, you can see my entire process breakdown of how I outline, write and plan out the overall look of an article. From the original idea to the finished product along with notes to the uploader. 

Extended!!! Black Friday Points Campaign 2023 [ENDED]

Written for Solaris Japan

Imagine: the wind is nipping at your toes, and your eyes are drooping as you line up outside the department store at 5 am, waiting for the doors to open and the inevitable crushing weight as everyone rushes in, trying to finish their Christmas shopping during the busiest weekend of the year....

Our Favourite Things To Do in Yokohama

Written for Japan Switch

Yokohama sits to the south of Tokyo, in the bay area, and boasts an impressive 3.8 million population, making it the second largest city in Japan by population. Due to its cultural and historical significance, there are plenty of things to do in the city depending on your preferences and interests. Are you a history geek, an anime fan, or a cultural site...

Ultimate Guide To Tokyo Outlet Shopping

Written for BFF Tokyo

Are you someone who loves high fashion but you have the budget of the high street? Then look no further than Tokyo outlet shops. If there is one thing outlets are well known for, it’s saving money. You find big name luxury brands at a fraction of the cost, but how much can you really save in Tokyo outlets? Whilst the percentage off does vary from store to store...

Proofreading and Adding Grammar Suggestions and Changes for Conciseness. 

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Proofreading and Adding Grammar Suggestions and Wording Changes for Conciseness.

This was a small collaboration for a fan event where I offered my assistance to writers in order to help proofread their work. 

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A Selection of Manga, Zines and Fan Doujinshi I Have Written, Illustrated, Edited and Proofread. 

Writing and Editing Experience

Solaris Japan - Digital Content Marketer - October 2023 - September 2024

- Blog writer, formatter, editor and proofreader. 
- Product description writer and editor. 
- Daily email marketing writer and editor.
- Short form video content script writing, editing and critiquing. 
- Instagram copy writer.
- Promotional marketer for seasonal events. 
- Liaising with the marketing manager for suggestions and to pitch ideas to. 

Yaoi Book Nook Blog - Ghost Writer - 2023 - Ongoing

- Blog writer, formatter, editor, proofreader, uploader. 
- Think piece researcher and writer.
- SEO writer and researcher.
- Instagram copy writer.
- Email copy editor. 
- Graphic designer.

Japan Switch/BFF Tokyo - Content Marketing Internship - July 2022 - August 2022

- Blog writer
- Researcher
- Editor
- Proofreader
- SEO led content and writing style

LRNPage - Personal Business - 2016 - Ongoing

- Content writer
- Illustrator
- Story writer for manga
- Proofreading 
- Editing 
- Marketing copy writer
- Formatting for publication of both print and e-books
- SEO focused product descriptions
- Other skills include social media marketing, reading through legal documents to ensure selling compliance, excellent customer service and communication, photo editing, graphic design, website building, product manufacturing and liaising with various other manufacturers. 

New Wanderlust - Travel Blogger - 2015-2017

- Blog writer, formatter, editor, proofreader, uploader
- Photographer
- Photo editor
- SEO writer and researcher
- Instagram copy writer
- Email copy editor
- Graphic designer

English Teacher and Writing Coach - Freelance, Various Companies, 2015-2016, 2020 - Ongoing

- Teaching English language, and literature with a heavy influence on grammar and vocabulary
- Teaching English as a foreign language 
- Writing coach to adult students struggling with writing for academia or professional purposes
- Proofreading students writing and offering changes and edits for grammar and conciseness
- Helping students format their writing and essays for various applications from CVs to entrance essays and professional research papers

Relevent Skills

• Copywriting Skill - Expert
  
• Editing Skill - Expert
  
• Proofreading Skill - Expert
• Execellent Understanding of the English Language in Both American and British English. 
• Excellent Time Management
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Excellent Research Skills
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Ability to Work Independently
• Limited but Useful Understanding of Multiple Languages including French, Spanish and Japanese
• Excellent Computer and Software Proficency
  
  High proficency in;
  Microsoft Office Suite 
  Apple Pages, Numbers and Keynote
  Google Suite
  Affinity Photo, Designer and Publisher
  Clip Studio Paint
  
  Knowledgeable and experienced with; 
  Adobe Suite
  Davinci Resolve
  Final Cut Pro

Personal Note; I REFUSE to use generative AI in my work. This includes any AI mage generation tools such as Midjourney, ChatGPT or AI integrations of SEO tools such as Surfer SEO's AI generation tool. Whilst I do believe that AI can have a place in business and algorithmic tools, it does not belong in the creative industry. There is no replacement for human creativity and dilligence. Thank you for your understanding.