I’m Jo Fisher – a writer, editor, poet, artist and creative content curator.

This space used to be my blog, where I spent years regularly reviewing books and theatre productions, sharing my creative writing, and exploring adult life.

I’m still writing – but these days, you can find me on Substack, where I’m still sharing my thoughts and experiences with a lovely audience through my newsletter. Feel free to take a look at my latest work!

I am a full-time copywriter and editor by day, specialising in higher education and inclusive language.

I also have an extensive freelance portfolio, with experience of crafting content for LinkedIn, blog posts, cultural reviews and articles. In the past, I’ve worked with The Big Issue, Go! Southampton, Strategiq, Southampton City Council, ArtfulScribe and Visit Hampshire, and am always on the lookout for my next project.

My creativity manifests through my poetry and artwork. I enjoy performing my poetry at local events, and regularly appear at open mic nights in and around Southampton and Hampshire. I’ve also curated and hosted events, including Poets and Pints at SO:Fringe Festival 2024, and Verse in the Vault at Music in the City in 2024 and 2025. I’ve even performed at the Royal Albert Hall, as a finalist in the 2019 Hammer & Tongue Slam final.

I was recently commissioned to write poetry for Southampton Forward as part of their Pub Cultures project, and I’m a proud Trustee at Winchester Poetry Festival. I’ve even written bespoke poetry on commission as gifts.

My creative writing has been published on Stylist.co.uk, in Brenda magazine, Dear Damsels. I have performed at John Hansard Gallery, Tour De Moon, All In The Mind Fest, Southampton City of Culture Bid and more, and have had my writing turned into art at God’s House Tower, Southampton.

I have extensive experience as a theatre reviewer, with bylines at WhatsOnStage and BroadwayWorld UK.

I have appeared on BBC Radio Solent and BBC Front Room, performing my poetry and discussing local culture.