Alison Bowen is an award-winning independent journalist. Her work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, CHICAGO magazine and Cosmopolitan magazine. During her decade on staff at the Chicago Tribune, she was a Livingston Award finalist for a reporting series that prompted state legislation requiring emergency room nurses be trained to administer rape kits. Her work has been supported by fellowships from the National Institutes of Health and The Carter Center. Alison is drawn to journalism that explores themes of humanity and resilience. She has long covered topics including perinatal care, mental health and parenting.
Alison is also available for freelance work including features for universities; clients include Duke University, Princeton University, Texas A&M University, the University of Chicago and the University of Alaska. She also works as an editor for fractional content strategy. She has worked on contract as a reporter and editor for Forbes and Lonely Planet.
Alison writes the Woo Woo Writing newsletter, which focuses on adding creative magic into existing writing practices, as well as founded Magic Words, a subscription to short, spoken writing prompts. She loves to discuss the craft of writing and reaching readers.
She lives with her family in Chicago, where she is often on a lake walk. She is always taking book recommendations.
