I’ve been working as a freelance writer, journalist, and editor for the last six years or so and I’ve written on nearly every topic under the sun, although I have a soft spot for dissecting pop culture.
Some of the present and past sites I’ve contributed to include The Portalist, ScreenRant, Comic Book Resources (CBR), Thought Catalog, Your Tango, Femestella, Lifehack, Bolde, Cinema Catharsis, Interstellar Flight Magazine, The Statesman, Luna Luna Magazine, FluentU (English Learner and Business English blogs), The Richest, The Things, New York Film Academy, Quail Bell Magazine, Youth Ki Awaaz, Open Road Review, Blasting News, EyeZine and others.
Below are some of my selected publications. If you’re interested in samples of my ghostwritten and other work, please feel free to drop a message at architamittra1996@gmail.com.
Reviews: Movies, TV Series, Books
- Shuffling the Gothic Cards in “One Dark Window” by Rachel Gillig | Chicago Review of Books [Gothic fantasy]
- The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Strange Horizons [historical retelling]
- Temple Alley Summer by Sachiko Kashiwaba, translated by Avery Fischer Udagawa | Strange Horizons [children’s fantasy]
- The Sandman | The Portalist [series]
- Maleficent 2| Interstellar Flight Magazine [movie]
Personal Essays
- Dangers Untold: Growing Up With Alice’s Wonderland and Sarah’s Labyrinth | Tor
- The Perfect Fit to the Puzzle: Roki, Folktales, and Immersive Storytelling | Can I Play That?
- 20 Years On, What The Fellowship of the Ring Taught Me About Middle-Earth & Morality | The Portalist
- Turning Red and Navigating Messy Mother-Daughter Relationships | Interstellar Flight Magazine
- Indie Games and Accessibility: A Personal Odyssey: Finding comfort in gaming as a woman | Interstellar Flight Magazine
- Why Do Indians Remain Obsessed With ‘Fair Skin’, Making People Like Me Feel ‘Inadequate’? | Youth Ki Awaaz
- How I Turned My Speech Disability Into My Greatest Strength | Youth Ki Awaaz
- Tim Burton and the Cult of the White Freaks| Her Culture
- “How Did You Learn English?” We’re Sharing Our 7 Successful Techniques to Get Fluent | FluentU
- Snapshots (regd: Covid Crisis) | Blue Marble Review
Op-eds & Reportage
- What Is New Wave Science Fiction? | The Portalist
- What Are the Rings of Power? The History and Abilities of Tolkien’s 20 Rings | The Portalist
- What Will the I Am Legend Sequel Be About? | The Portalist
- Dumbo and the Relevance of Childhood Fantasies: Why We Need To Tell Happy Stories | Interstellar Flight Magazine
- Studio Ghibli And Why We Need Positive Narratives About Our World |Cinema Catharsis
- What Else is There to Say about the Joker? | Interstellar Flight Magazine
- Netflix’s ‘Living Undocumented’ Finally Tackles The Ghastly But True Reality Of Immigration | Femestella
- ‘Pose’ Star Indya Moore’s Heartbreaking Story Is A Reminder Of All The Things Queer Children Miss Out On | Femestella
- Cardi B Celebrated for ‘Bold’ Outfit at Paris Fashion Week — A Look That Would Have Gotten Muslim Parisians Arrested | Femestella
- Mindy Kaling and How Hollywood Gaslights Women of Color | Femestella
- Selena Gomez’s ‘Lose You to Love Me’ is a Powerful Anthem About Toxic Relationships and Finding Yourself Again| Femestella
Listicles
- 11 Enthralling Books Inspired by Tarot Cards
- 10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books With Asexual Protagonists
- 20 Halloween Books That Are Dead Good
- 10 Dreamy Books Like The Sandman by Neil Gaiman
- The Feminist Starter Pack: 10 Comics To Read| CBR
- 10 Best Sandman Stories, Ranked| CBR
- 10 Big Hollywood Movies You Never Knew Have Anime Influences Or Equivalents| ScreenRant
- Joker: 10 Moments That Tie The Film To The Batman Universe| ScreenRant
- 15 Questions We Still Have After Watching Deadpool 2| TheThings
- 10 Celebrity Conspiracy Theories That Are Too Ridiculous To Be Real| TheRichest
- 10 Crazy Luxuries The Rock Gives Himself| TheRichest
- 50 Empowering Breakup Songs (To Help You Feel Happy It’s Finally Over)| YourTango
- I’m Asexual But I’m Still On Tinder| Bolde
- 7 Doable, Inexpensive & Meaningful Ways to Practice Witchcraft Everyday| Luna Luna Magazine
Writer For Hire
You can check out my writing, editing, and other services and previous work experience. If you’re interested in hiring me as a content creator or a copywriter, please feel free to drop a message at architamittra1996@gmail.com or use the form below.
Archita Mittra: writer, editor & artist 