Joan Niesen is a freelance writer and editor based in St. Louis. Her work has been published in the Washington Post, the New York Times, Washingtonian, Sports Illustrated, Fortune, the Denver Post and Grantland, among other outlets. Her short fiction has been published in the Bellingham Review.

Hi, I’m Joan, a longtime writer and editor. After spending more than a decade in the world of sports journalism as a writer, editor and podcast host, I now write about a variety of subjects, including food, travel, books, science and politics. I also edit two newsletters that cover the intersection of sports, business and policy. If you’re looking for a versatile freelance writer or a reliable, collaborative editor, please reach out.