Monica Hand

Monica is a culture, wellness and people writer based out of Uwajima, Japan. She has written for Narratively, Texas Highways, Melted Magazine, The Wild Honey Pie, and Austin Fit Magazine. She has also done marketing/brand work with ZilkerBark!, Austin Woman, and was the Director of Content for Austin Fit.


She now teaches English in Japan and is the Head Editor of CONNECT Magazine. 

About Me

I'm from a small town in East Texas where I found beauty in the well-told story. Eventually, I made my way to Austin, Texas where I continued my love of stories through my degree at The University of Texas at Austin in Rhetoric & Writing with a minor in Communications and a Creative Writing Certificate. Some of my work not included in this website are my various client-based ghost writing, editing and brand marketing projects. 

Currently, I live and work in Japan where I teach English and freelance write and edit. I am also the Head Editor of an English magazine in Japan. 

Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have a story tip or just for more information on what I can do for you and your story.