Cynthia Houchin
Freelance Writer & Editor
Who i am
About Me
I'm a freelance writer always looking for my next story and love exploring places off the beaten path. I enjoy covering arts, travel and lifestyle for local magazines, as well as writing fiction and folk songs. I also work as a copy editor for an advertising agency in Austin, Texas.
ARTICLES
Eidé - Form & Function issue
This spread highlights the free SXSJ music fest, brunch at Odd Duck, floatation therapy, Austin Eastciders and foodie video app, Tastemade.
Austin Monthly - Hot Tickets cover story
There are more than 250 music venues in Austin. Here's 40 of the best.
Austin Woman - Where The Heart Is
Eco-friendly Tiny Texas Houses prove bigger isn’t always better.
Eidé - Discovery issue
The summer issue covered Austin flagmakers, Wild Standard, James Turrell's Skyspace art installation and the new, sweetly inspired honeybee-themed restaurant, Apiary.
TRAVEL
World Nomads - 6 of the Coolest Cities in America
Get TRAVEL tips from World Nomad “insiders” who live and love these 6 cities: Austin, Seattle, Portland, New York, Los Angeles & San Francisco.
AUSTIN MONTHLY - SURF's UP
Try living Pura Vida. Escape it all to go to a surf/yoga retreat in Mal Pais and catch crystal waves in Costa Rica...
World Nomads - Cypress Valley Canopy Tours
It was exploring the cypress trees in Spicewood, Texas at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours where I learned to fly.
My services
Feature Writing
I enjoy covering topics ranging from the arts, travel and lifestyle in local magazines.
Developmental Editing
Need some help refining your thesis, business proposal or latest novel? I can help.
Proofreading
How about an eagle-eyed proofer on that project you've reread one too many times?
Contact Me
Know of a great story I should cover?
