I’m John Pucay. Welcome to my website! Here, you can explore my work across three areas:
- Professional Career (Culture & Creator Economy, Writing, Business)
- Artist Projects in Film and Literature (short films and a novel)
- Personal Writing in Creative Non-Fiction (essays, memoir)
Professional Career
I research, write, and edit books, essays, and other materials that help creators, businesses, and professionals achieve their goals. My focus areas include culture, creator economy, career growth, entrepreneurship, business, and self-optimization.
Highlights
Newsletter Creator:
- Artist Analysis: The intersection of art, trends, and history. Each 2,000-3,000 word issue provides in-depth analyses that help creators, thinkers, and artists gain perspective on creating more meaningful and thought-provoking work.
- Writing to (L)Earn: Guidance for writers and entrepreneurs to improve their craft, earn a sustainable writing income online, and make a significant impact with their words. Co-written with bestselling authors, Darius Foroux and Michael Thompson.
Work with a Big 5 publisher and several best-selling authors:
- Collaborated with Penguin Random House (Portfolio imprint) and an international best-selling author on multiple book projects.
- Worked with various editors for Medium publications and collaborated with several authors on diverse writing projects.
- Copywriting and content strategy across industries.
Published Writing:
- Featured in Vice, Rappler, The UP Likhaan Journal, YourTango, and more.
Let’s collaborate: Contact me via john@johnpucay.com or view my LinkedIn profile for more details.
Artist Projects in Film and Literature
I write and create stories that explore human connections and identity through various forms:
Literary Fiction:
- Recipient of the 2025 Alumni Award from the Iceland Writers Retreat, co-founded by former First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid and editor Erica Jacobs Green.
- Published works in peer-reviewed journals such as the UP Likhaan Journal and indie press journals like Anomaly. Also published in literary magazines like the Philippines Graphic Reader and Brittle Star (UK).
- Short stories have earned several literary awards.
- Author of the novel “Karinderya Love Songs” (magical realism exploring dating and relationships). KLS was named a Fully Booked Reading Allies’ Favorite Read of 2022.
Film Projects:
- Director of “Game Boy Advance,” a short film about childhood and loss. Premiered at the San Diego Filipino Film Festival (SDFFF) 2024.
- Collaborations on independent film projects and screenwriting.
Explore my work as an artist here.
Creative Non-Fiction
I share personal essays and reflections on topics like making a living as an artist, polyamory, mountain running, and life.
My creative non-fiction has been featured in Vice, Rappler, The Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Writing Cooperative, The Narrative Arc, Level, and more.
Read selected pieces here.
About Me (Professional Bio)
John Pucay (pronounced Poo-khay) is an author, writer, researcher, and editor specializing in culture, the creator economy, business, and personal growth.
With a livelihood built entirely on his writing and a foundation rooted in his identity as an artist, John’s experiences, alongside his passion for literature, cinema, music, philosophy, and history, inspired Artist Analysis—a newsletter that offers readers fresh perspectives on art, trends, and life by exploring the intersection of the above disciplines.
He also co-writes Writing to (L)Earn with bestselling authors Darius Foroux and Michael Thompson, a newsletter that helps writers, marketers, and entrepreneurs make an impact through their words. His collaboration with Darius Foroux also includes co-developing a book published by Portfolio/Penguin Random House in July 2024.
John is the recipient of the 2025 Alumni Award from the Iceland Writers Retreat, co-founded by former First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid and editor Erica Jacobs Green. His writing has been featured in publications such as Vice, Rappler, The Inquirer, and YourTango, among others. He has worked with entrepreneurs, authors, and professionals to craft blogs, books, and social media content that deliver results, with a focus on editing, copywriting, sales copy, and creating personalized narratives.
Outside of writing, John enjoys running mountain trails, producing short films, and creating music with indie artists. He has also DJ-ed at underground raves.
More details about him and his work are available at johnpucay.com. Email him your thoughts: john@johnpucay.com; Instagram @johnpucay