Claire Gibson
Claire Gibson
freelance writer | nashville, tn
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Writer.

I'm a writer, but I'm not a blogger or a traditional journalist. I write about anything that strikes me as interesting—things like education, faith, family and travel. Heck, once I even broke a story about a landfill. My work has been featured in The Washington Post and Entrepreneur Magazine, among many others. So no, I don't have a niche. But so far, that hasn't stopped me. 

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Editor.

As an editor, I create effective content for businesses of all sizes. Over the years, I've written books, blog posts, website copy, video scripts, brand manifestos and more for companies in the fashion, education, healthcare and restaurant industries. More than anything, I love helping leaders match the right words to their unique vision.

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ETC.

In addition to writing and editing, I am a workout enthusiast and coffee snob who thinks that popcorn can suffice as a meal, especially when accompanied by something fizzy. I like to pretend I live in New York City, but most days you'll find me at home in Nashville with my husband Patrick, our son, Sam, and our dog, Winnie. My debut novel hits shelves in 2019.

Coming soon from william morrow.

 
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but the greatest of these is instagram

Sam loves the beach! ❤️ And - for those of you who have been following along, you'll appreciate this. There was a loggerhead turtle nest right by our tent when we walked to the beach today. 🐢slow and steady now.
Today is @thejpg123's BIRTHDAY and his first Father's Day. ❤️ He possesses so much patience, kindness, generosity and integrity and lavishes it all on his family every single day. So grateful for you, Patrick. ❤️ HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ❤️ HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
We have arrived at the beach and I am already 80 pages into this beauty. #thebookofessie by @meghanmacleanweir is about the 17 year old daughter to a preacher whose entire family has been on a reality television show since before she was born. Oh yeah, and she's pregnant. 😭 🌿 What are you reading? #bookstagram #amwriting #amreading #fiction #debutnovelist #bookofessie
This time last year, Patrick and I got devastating news from our adoption agency - ending a match ten days before the baby's due date. I was pitching my book to agents, but was only getting "this needs a lot of revision" as a response. Everything felt stalled. Nothing felt like it would ever change. Every step felt like work. 🌿 That week, during a hike I found this turtle, and for whatever reason, forced patrick to take a picture. Now I see that maybe I was relating to him. So slow. So very slow. 🌿 If you are in a season of feeling stuck - please join me in honoring the creature that understands us most.
What does it mean when you're assigned to write a reflection about pride?? 😬 🌿 This is something I struggle with. Admittedly. For adult-me, self-pity is the most common form of pride. When I feel left out by a group of friends, the sadness that creeps up isn’t just sadness at the rejection; it’s also a prideful entitlement, which shouts, I should have been invited! 🌿 Pride can hide in our allegiances—to particular brands, particular books, particular ways of eating, thinking, or voting. Rigid loyalty to anything other than Christ should alert us to destructive pride hiding beneath the surface. 🌿 When it comes to Faith, what am I holding onto that is secondary to Jesus? Do I take pride that I’m a part of a certain Bible study, small group, or online devotion series? Do I feel hurt to be left off of a specific worship team? Do I have allegiance to a certain writer, church community, or social-justice mission? 🌿 Those things are all well and good. As Paul says, they might be part of the house we’re building, but they will never be the foundation. The gospel is never Jesus AND—it’s only Jesus. When it comes to our faith, Paul calls us to let go of everything that’s not Him. 🌿 We are not typical; we are temples. And as such, we need no ornaments. We need no special brands. No special invitations. No special groups or labels. No allegiances to a specific preacher. The foundation is Jesus. Anything else can stay or go; only our pride tells us otherwise.
Devouring this one. It's like East of Eden, set in Asia. Cannot wait to have the privilege to hear @lee_minjin speak @catapultcatapult in July. 💔❤️
How often do I look back and judge myself harshly for the things I did, said or chose? My former self did the best she could with the information she had. She tried and made mistakes. I'm trying to be kind in the way I think about myself in the past tense. I wasn't a fool. I did the best I could in the circumstances. For my poor choices and my mistakes, there is grace from God. And if he has mercy on me, why not have that same mercy for myself? ❤️
This Memorial Day, will you join me in remembering Emily Perez? I never knew Emily, but her name came up in countless interviews for #beyondthepointbook. People always talked about her spunk for life - her crazy bright smile - and the selfless way she volunteered for the mission that ultimately cost her life. "I don't believe that God makes mistakes," said Emily's friend and fellow West Point grad, @charisma715. "But I always felt like he made a mistake with that one. It's taken many years, but what I'm realizing now is the impact and legacy that she's left. It's massive." 🇺🇸 I say this every year, but it's important to remember that Memorial Day isn't just the start of summer. It's a day to honor the fallen. If you don't know anyone to honor, please ask. I can tell you some stories. 💔❤️
Playground time with some friends. Thanks for snapping this one @lindseyrome ❤️
Eight grandchildren, spread out across the world. Spiritual children and grandchildren spread just as far. The effort they made was not in vain. 🌿 Forty three years is an incredible feat of love and bravery. I'm so proud to call you mom and dad. 🌿 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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