Bessie Yuill

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Location
England
School
University Of Oxford
Expertise
Pop Stars From The Early '00s, Hollywood's Golden Age, Cult Films
  • Bessie got to interview the makers of Disney's Mulan for an article about the animated classic, fueling her obsession with '90s pop culture.
  • She has written about a wide range of topics, speaking to top immigration lawyers to investigate the US asylum system and exclusively reviewing TV and movies for national newspapers in the UK.
  • Her love of literature also led her to work for the Durham Book Festival, interviewing authors and reviewing events.

Experience

After pursuing student journalism at university, Bessie decided to explore the work of freelance reporting. She wrote features about culture, history, and breaking news for global media outlets such as BuzzFeed, Slate, The Independent, and Discover Magazine. Bessie also contributed video scripts to WatchMojo's YouTube channel before she started writing for Nicki Swift in 2021.

Education

Bessie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford in 2019.
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