kim thompson:
writer of words and right word eye-er
Copywriter, editor, and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon.
Portfolio of work samples available at the bottom of this page.
Photo by kim
Who I am:
I’m a queer Korean-American adoptee writer and artist, raised in the South, with a decade in the Upper Midwest and now living in the Pacific Northwest. My 16 years of immersing myself in the cultures of Europe, South Korea, and Venezuela have given me a rare ability to craft words that resonate with diverse audiences. I write words with an eye for the right ones, instinctively responding to how gender, race, culture, and geography shape a reader’s understanding. I believe in the power of the written word because it is from the word that all things power-filled are created.
Work and Experience
As an award-winning writer with 15+ years of experience as a freelance copywriter, editor, and proofreader, I bring a unique blend of creativity and precision to every project. My passion lies in helping businesses grow, and I approach writing like a bespoke tailor—meticulously shaping each sentence to perfectly fit the client’s message, ensuring it not only communicates but elevates their brand. Whether for local businesses or global giants, I deliver words that work.
Recipient of the 2023 Oregon Literary Fellowship
“the year of the wood rabbit” to be published in BRINK Literary Magazine Autumn 2024
Sample of current and past projects.
Portfolio link available at the bottom of the page.
eye right words
Ongoing: Freelance copy editing for 38 North, a publication of the Stimson Center providing informed analysis of events in and around North Korea
Ongoing: Copywriter /editor, SEO-driven content development and managemement for Growers Choice Seeds (GCS) and Pacific Seed Bank (PSB) as they expand their domestic and foreign markets.
*Link to Portfolio of Writing Samples Below
Ongoing: Copywriting/editing business communications and newsletters for Native teacher and healer Shayne Case.
*Completed March 2023: Freelance timeline copyeditor for Healing Histories Project, a network of abolitionist healers/health practitioners, community organizers, researchers/historians & cultural workers building solidarity to interrupt the medical industrial complex and harmful systems of care.
Skills
Programs
Google Suite
WordPress
Frase
Ahrefs
Slack
Word/Excel
Grammarly
Expertise
Copywriting | Editing
SEO Content Development
Creative and Literary Writing
Project Management
Problem Solving | Research
Strong Communication
Punctual | Meticulous
Prioritization | Organized
Reliable | Self-Starter