Jen Stockton

Jen Stockton

freelance writer

creative nonfiction

about the writer

Born and raised in Calumet City, a suburb of Chicago,
Stockton has resided in Northwest Indiana since the age of
16. She remains a “city kid”, claiming Chicago roots. She
has written copy for websites, resumes, policies, fiction,
and flash, and specializes in poetry and creative nonfiction.


Stockton currently lives with her husband, three adult sons
and three unruly dogs, and is enrolled at Bay Path
University seeking an MFA in Creative Nonfiction,
specializing in Narrative Medicine.

publications

“Head Hunter”


Short Fiction, 2016

“Black”

-First Place, CNF

“Light Oak”


Creative Nonfiction, 2018

Elephant Journal, 2020

degrees &
awards

2017 BA English
Professional Writing,
Purdue University

2017 Certificate,
Writing for
Interactive Media,
Purdue University

Two pieces, “Black” and “Light Oak”, were chosen for
publication in Purdue Northwest’s literary journal,
Furnace. Stockton was also awarded a First Place in
Creative Nonfiction for “Black”, about her experience
starting a job at a funeral home and cemetery.

2018 First Place,
Creative Nonfiction

“Black”

Thanks for visiting!

Jen