Claire Young Freelance
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A Little About
Me.

My writing background: I have been a freelance reporter for 10+ years. I've written for a variety of outlets on a variety of topics under my byline as well as ghostwriting for award-winning personal finance and real estate blog on CBS Moneywatch. I co-authored the political nonfiction book Lyin’ Cheatin’ Bastards. I wrote for 5PM and 9PM news broadcasts on WGN-TV. I was Digital Producer at media company. I created The Practical Guide to Endometriosis blog.

Formal education: I have a Journalism degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.

​Where I live: After splitting time between Chicago and Los Angeles I have solidly landed in the Chicago suburbs.

Worst hobby: Triathlons (a.k.a waking up at 4am to swim in a cold lake)

Hottest take: I do not use the Oxford comma.

Fun fact: I'm a U.S. National Parks Passport enthusiast. #stamplife​

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