JAMES ROYCE
(b. 1994)
I’m a writer and digital content strategist born (and currently based) in California. I’ve also lived and worked in Australia and France, which are both quite wonderful too.
Over the years, I’ve told lasting stories and fostered connections that’ve helped an international catalogue of brands, organizations, and campaigns earn the attention they deserve. Arresting the endless scrolling, and understanding where to find diverse, true fans and knowing how to keep them around? That’s what I’m all about.
You can learn all about that in my portfolio, however.
Occasionally, I also develop, curate, and manage some thriving social media accounts. Or ensure a brand’s product, web, and email copy are not only in sync but also look (and read) world-class. I also really enjoy interviewing everyone from professional surfing’s more recognizable superstars to one of the most prolific, contemporary live musical acts in the world, to fashion designers who collaborate with centuries-old museums and more. And that’s on top of the travel, food and wine, and other lifestyle writing too.
At the end of the day, a story-first strategy that relies more on originality than gimmicks and shortcuts is what sticks. Because if you want anyone to listen to you, you've got to tell them a good story. So, if you want to make sure people hear yours, drop me an email.
Just want to see a resume? Here you go.
Prefer to chat? Say hello right here.
Selected Commercial Credits:
Red Bull, Corona, W Hotels, Sun Bum, 805 Beer, World Surf League, Rijksmuseum, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Garret Leight, Surfline, and YouTube.
Photo: Lee Wilson’s Staring at Nails for Monster Children x Lee Wilson’s “Utopia,” written by me.
Selected Writing Credits:
Monster Children, Stab Magazine, Wasted Talent, FOUND LA, The Shape Shift Report, What Youth, Tracks Magazine, and 805 Beer.
Photo: Evan Mock’s Hailey for Monster Children x Evan Mock’s “The World Through Evan Mock’s Point And Shoot,” also written by me.
Skills : Copywriting / Partnership Management / Editorial Writing / Concept Writing / Creative Concepting / Social Media Writing / Web Writing / Short Form Digital Production / Brand Strategy / Creative Direction / Film Production / Campaign Strategy / Customer Relationship Managment / Qualitative + Quantitative Research / Channel Strategy and Ownership / etc.
Some links to the recent and decent.

MMA Fighter Tabatha Ricci for 805 Beer

Fashion Label New Amsterdam Surf Association and the Rijksmuseum for Monster Children Magazine

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard for Monster Children Magazine

Professional Surfer Brendon Gibbens for Monster Children Magazine

Professional Saddle Bronc Rider Lefty Holman For 805 Beer

Filmmaker Hunter Martinez for Monster Children Magazine

Professional Surfer Lakey Peterson for 805 Beer

Professional Surfer Harry Bryant for Monster Children Magazine

Professional Surfer Conner Coffin and Foo Fighters Lead Guitarist Chris Shiflett for 805 Beer

Professional Surfer Noa Deane for Monster Children Magazine

Director Keith Malloy for 805 Beer

FIDLAR For Monster Children Magazine

Kelly Slater For Monster Children Magazine

Jaleesa Vincent And Creed McTaggart For Monster Children Magazine

Tijuana Panthers For 805 Beer

Swedish Grammy-Nominated Trombonist Ebba Asman For Monster Children Magazine