Anna Johnson

Anna Johnson

I'm a freelance copywriter and journalist. I write frequently about current affairs, arts and culture, fashion and beauty.

I'm an experienced digital writer well versed in SEO and CMS softwares, having written for various publications such as 7 Hollywood and Empoword for several years. 

As a copywriter, I have written for corporate tech companies, polishing copy for the uninformed reader.

I am currently based in Bristol, pursuing a BA in English and French. I write remotely for London-based beauty magazine Nightstand Service and various other freelance roles. I was previously Editor-in-Chief of La Dépêche, based out of the University of Bristol French department. 


My Latest Work

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Opinion | Peace in the time of notifications: Is it really that bad to be left on read?

By Anna Johnson, Fourth Year, English and French
In an era of instant messaging, Anna Johnson discusses the roles of ghosting, boundaries and communication in maintaining meaningful friendships.In the words of the poet Andrea Cohen - ‘how cavalier people are with language and with silence.’ According to the Thriving Center of Psych, 84 percent of people have been ghosted, but don’t feel too sorry for them yet, because 65 percent of this group have ghosted someone else. There’s an empathy gap betw...
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Donald Trump is back in power: how will Bristol students react?

By Anna Johnson, Fourth Year English and French The results of the American presidential election were announced in the early hours of this morning. At the time of writing, Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, holds 223 votes, while Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, leads with 294, having secured swing-state victories.Though Harris was ahead among Hispanic voters, support for Trump has risen since 2020 in this category, up 18 points among male Latino voters. This is one of the most eth...
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The graduate market: Is it all doom and despair?

Given that the UK is currently experiencing a financial recession, the graduate job market could be more challenging. While it is undeniably competitive, there is still room for optimism. On average, employers received 86 applications per vacancy for graduate schemes last year – this may seem daunting, but should not be cause for discouragement. Over half of UK job vacancies (57 per cent) in 2023 were at graduate level, indicating that students ent...
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Banana-based Leather: The Future of Fashion?

The use of leather on the runway is becoming more and more contentious. Despite deciding to shed the use of fur from her lines in 2019, fashion designer Victoria Beckham continues to use bovine leather. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) protestors stormed her catwalk at Paris Fashion Week sporting T-shirts stating, “animals aren’t fabric”, “turn your back on animal skins” and a sign saying, “Viva vegan leather!” They also appeared on the runways of Burberry in London, Fendi in M
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Research into ‘rough sex’ at University of Bristol

By Anna Johnson, Second Year, English and FrenchTW: Sexual violenceThe Croft Magazine // Doctor Natasha Mulvihill, senior lecturer in Criminology at the University of Bristol, is researching the concept of ‘non-consensual rough sex’. Her survey seeks to explore incidents in which rough sex is a misused term in place of ‘violent sex’ or assault. If you believe you have experienced this upsetting and confusing sort of sexual experience, Mulvihill’s survey is linked here for anyone who feels comfor...
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Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide

Need some inspiration for guilt free gifts this Christmas? Anna Johnson has you sorted, as she explains how to make your gifts more sentimental and the best Bristol small businesses to check out!

As somebody who has always enjoyed the Christmas gift giving process (and receiving!), it was disheartening to hear from a close friend of mine that she felt it was an overly commercialised holiday that often lacks real sentimentality. It got me thinking about the gifts I would buy for friends and fami
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