Zan Romanoff

Zan Romanoff is a freelance writer, editor, and podcast scriptwriter based in Los Angeles, California. Here are some key details about her professional background:

Writing Career

Zan Romanoff is an accomplished writer with experience across multiple formats:

• She is the author of three young adult novels.1
• As a journalist, she focuses on how social media and celebrity shape culture and economy, writing for outlets like BuzzFeed, The LA Times, and Vox.1
• She has written and edited branded content for companies like Descript, Buffy, and Gizmodo Studios.1
• Romanoff has worked as a romance novel ghostwriter, writing a series of linked novellas and standalone books for a bestselling romance brand.1

Podcast Work

Since November 2022, Zan has been working as a Podcast Scriptwriter for Wondery, an Amazon Company. In this role, she:

• Researches, outlines and writes scripts for Wondery podcasts including "Scamfluencers" and "Even the Rich".1
• Has experience writing for other podcasts like "Pamela Anderson: Beauty is Pain" and "Cell(phone) Block Tango".2

Other Professional Activities

• Teaches writing privately and offers coaching and editing services.1
• Worked as a Writing Instructor for Writing Workshops Los Angeles from 2017-2020.1
• Creates branded content for Descript's blog, writing SEO-specific posts and interviews with creators.1

Zan Romanoff describes herself as a "culture writer, writing teacher, and Kardashian expert".1 Her work often focuses on areas of culture that she feels don't always get the respect they deserve, such as fandom and pop culture phenomena like the Kardashians.3