Emily Worrell is an editor, writer, and journalist.

She’s also a lot of other things (movie crier, sushi lover, cat mom, #1 Mothman fan, etc.), but we’ll keep it to those three for now.

A quick(ish) get-to-know-you chat

You: Oh, hi there!

Me: Oh my goodness, hey! Didn’t see you there, otherwise I would’ve said hi sooner.

You: No worries. So what’s your deal?

Me: I’m an editor, writer, and journalist based out of Indianapolis. I specialize in writing and reporting on arts and culture, but I can edit just about anything. My attention-to-detail has earned me a reputation at every organization I’ve worked at as a powerful editor who can work with any copy at all.

You: What are you working on right now?

Me: I currently work with Mirror Indy as an assistant editor for the Indy Documenters program, where I work with notes taken at meetings by writers and non-writers alike with a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. I get these notes not only into AP style, but also in a standard format, fact-checked and checked for spelling and grammar, plus, I provide the notetaker feedback so they can continue to grow and improve as a writer as they take on more assignments.

I also work with Pattern’s writing team as managing editor on a zine called 11th & Capitol, which is written by interns and fellows and highlights one local institution per issue. I help out with the newsletter and client projects there as well.

Additionally, I’m an event curator for the Indy Arts Council - I round up events each month and write descriptions of them for the website.

You: Tell me more about your experience and background.

Me: For sure! Here are some of the other experiences that have shaped me into the professional I am today:

  • Being a strategic communications fellow at Pattern (2024-25), where I wrote and edited for the magazine, digital publications, and client magazines.

  • My role as administrative coordinator at the Indy Arts Council (2022-24); although I was in the administrative department, I wrote and edited newsletters, grant proposals, and learned a great deal about how to write for arts and culture.

  • Being a social media coordinator for Timothy Mooney Repertory Theatre (2021-23) taught me how to write effectively and succinctly for social media.

  • Serving as a reviews editor and writer at Byte BSU (2018-20), where I wrote and edited many entertainment-based pieces to publish online.

You: Where did your passion for writing, editing, and journalism come from?

Me: I’ve always been a storyteller. Even when I was playing pretend as a kid, the game had to have a narrative; a beginning, middle, and end (which probably drove my friends crazy at the time). I was in third grade when I started penning my first novel (an obvious rip-off of Harry Potter, but still pretty impressive for a third-grader!), so it’s been a lifelong passion of mine.

As I grew, I discovered journalism as not only an outlet for my passion as a budding writer, but also as a great way to use my natural curiosity. I love reporting because I get to ask questions and learn more about people and tell their stories.

Editing came soon after, as a way to not only use my attention-to-detail and perfectionism for good, but also as a way to help other writers improve and grow. That is the biggest satisfaction I can have as an editor, is helping writers learn as well as making a story or article the best that it can possibly be.

Does all that make sense?

You: Yeah! Okay, now a fun question. What celebrities have you been compared to?

Me: Oh geez. I’m about to out myself with this one. I’ve had people say that I remind them of Kristen Schaal, Aidy Bryant, and Juno-era Elliot Page, which are honestly all fair comparisons.

You: I have to run, but before I do - how can I reach out with questions, comments, or to talk about working together?

Me: Great question! You can fill out the form on my contact page or reach me directly at emilymworrell@gmail.com. I hope to hear from you soon!