Marley Korzen
Author / Copywriter / Content Creative
Santa Barbara, CA / Los Angeles, CA
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instagram @marleykorzen
Q What do you do?
“I’m a writer and content creator who mainly works with women-led brands/businesses.”
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
Journaling, publishing my short fiction pieces in literary magazines. In 2017 I published a poetry chapbook and got my certification in yoga, which transformed my creative life as well.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
I never underestimate sincerity and sassiness.
Q What are you working on right now?
Currently, I’m submitting my short stories to other lit magazines. Just finished a custom oil painting :)
Q What’s your style?
I’m a passionate feminist and I believe it shows up in everything I create. Almost all of the brands I’ve worked with have been women-led businesses, and I’m very proud of that. I also love working with health and wellness/plant-based brands.
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
Writing is my heart and soul, but recently worked on a photo shoot for a travel mug, assisting the creative director. As an artist, I love seeing the full scope of a project and would I’d like to start directing projects more.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
Redecorating my house so I have a cozy patio to practice yoga and read. It’s been a long time coming!
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
Probably promotion and networking. I would love to hire an assistant to do the heavy lifting of promoting my work.
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
My mom has the best wisdom for this. She says "build everything out of bricks" (yep, a three little pigs reference) My younger self did things too quickly, I would encourage her to slow down and focus on the details.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
I’m big on learning about failure. If I could go back in time and meet Frida Kahlo, I’d talk to her about what piece of hers taught her about failure.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
Writing, creative directing, social media managing anything in Health & Wellness, Yoga, Film or launching Plant-Based products.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
I love collaborating in teams of passionate creatives. Cool and respectful people who’ve honed their craft.
Q What is your rate?
Depends on the project! For copywriting, I generally charge $40/hr. Shoot me an email, pitch deck or whatever you've got and let’s chat!
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
Email: marleykorzen@gmail.com
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Colleen Dodge. Her work is amazing!
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Nature, and taking on projects that always veer outside of my comfort zone.
This member profile was originally published in September 2022, Updated July 2025.