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Jessica Scharnagle
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Freelance journalist, bylines: IGN, PCgamesN, Fanbyte, Dot Esports Journalism professor at Rowan University Freelance book editor Aggressively advocating for equality in gaming https://jsediting.carrd.co/
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Hi! I'm Jess. I've been a journalist for over 7 years, and I edit and write fiction novels!

🎮Video game journalist since 2018
🍎Professor at Rowan University
📺Bookish content creator (Tiktok)
📖Book editor - Hire me!
🧚‍♂️Writing my debut fantasy novel (2026)!

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I don't know how I'm ever supposed to go back to listening to #sleeptoken on Spotify after last night. Ugh. Take me back (to Eden)!
It just makes me angry. I know a lot of the $$ gets funneled straight into the top when it needs to be funneled into the GAME. They're shooting themselves in the foot in more ways than one and it's really sad.
Considering there were 140k monthly users... they are kinda shooting themselves in the foot, at least in the short-term. There are, of course, your weirdos out there but the RP community probably kept them afloat quite a bit on content droughts. Square needs to step up content or ppl will unsub.
I have so many nuanced critiques of 7.3 and DT as a whole as far as story, visuals, and gameplay. I need someone to bring me onto a podcast or something so I can rant and rave about all the various aspects of it lol #ffxiv

TLDR: Writing - god awful. Gameplay/visuals - *chef kiss*
Wait is your WoL named Serena? CUZ MINE IS!!!!
I think this is one of the best gposes I've ever taken... in LOVE!!!
#FFXIV | #GPOSERS | #FFXIVgpose
Logical thinking, reading comprehension, spelling, and grammar aren't in the room with us, clearly. Super happy for you that you've never had to make hard choices. Have the day you deserve.
They absolutely are blaming the writers. Taking a $30 article has absolutely no impact on their journalistic integrity and says everything about the predatory nature of the companies taking advantage of people who have a choice between taking it or becoming homeless. Ignorant take.
Anyone punching down on a journalist for taking a shit wage has no idea what the job market for any kind of writing job (and I mean ANY writing job) looks like right now. Or honestly, the job market as a whole.

Blame the companies, sure. Do not blame the writers who are struggling. Gross.
One of my favorite things about writing is when you get into that spot and the rest of the world just... fades away... but yeah. Sometimes it's also very intense XD
I took one look at it and instantly knew it wasn't for me XD. I hate that I don't like horror/spooky games because indie game devs seem to smash that category.
Indie gamers:

What's your surprise indie GOTY so far? This one is mine. It's as addictive as Balatro and Luck Be A Landlord...
No one tells you about the loss of identity after you're laid off from your dream job. Video games journalism is harder than ever to break into. It's why I pivoted to book editing.

When people ask me what I do for work, I don't know what to tell them. I just say I'm a teacher.

I'm so much more.
Why did no one tell me Arcane was this good?
(nvm it was reposted 20 mintues ago. Good luck with hiring!!)
This was posted 20 minutes ago and it says the application is closed. Is there still a way to apply? I have over 7 years of experience as a video game journalist and would like to be considered!
Hi! I'm Jess. I've been a journalist for over 7 years, and I edit and write fiction novels!

🎮Video game journalist since 2018
🍎Professor at Rowan University
📺Bookish content creator (Tiktok)
📖Book editor - Hire me!
🧚‍♂️Writing my debut fantasy novel (2026)!

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Putting on my journalist hat to do some FFXIV next week for PCGamesN. I'm open to other freelance opportunities this summer, too. Email in bio!

I love writing about games <3