I’m John Pucay. Welcome to my website! Here, you can explore my work across three areas:
- Professional Career (Writing, Business, Health & Wellness)
- Artist Projects in Film and Literature (short films and a novel)
- Personal Writing in Creative Non-Fiction (essays, memoir)
Professional Career
I specialize in researching, writing, and editing books, blogs, and social media materials that help businesses, writers, and professionals achieve their goals.
My focus areas include health and wellness, career growth, business strategy, marketing, and personal development.
Highlights
Newsletter Creator:
- Minimum Effort Health & Wellness: Practical tips for busy professionals to stay healthy with less time and effort.
- Writing to (L)Earn: Guidance for writers and entrepreneurs to improve their craft, earn a sustainable writing income online, and make significant impact with their words. Co-written with bestselling authors, Darius Foroux and Michael Thompson.
Worked with a Big 5 publisher and several best-selling authors:
- Writer, editor, and researcher with experience collaborating with Penguin Random House (Portfolio imprint) and international best-selling author Darius Foroux on multiple book projects.
- Additionally, I have worked with various editors for Medium publications and collaborated with several authors on diverse writing projects.
- SEO, copywriting, and content strategy expertise across industries.
Published Writing:
- Featured in Vice, Runner’s Life, Thought Catalog, YourTango, In Fitness and In Health, and more.
Let’s work together: 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:
- Published works in peer-reviewed journals such as the UP Likhaan Journal and Anomaly. Also published in literary magazines like the Philippines Graphic Reader and Brittle Star (UK).
- Short stories have earned both national and regional 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 personal growth, running, making a living as an artist, relationships, polyamory, and life.
My creative non-fiction has been featured in publications like Rappler, The Inquirer, The Writing Cooperative, The Narrative Arc, Level, and more.
Read selected pieces here.
About Me (Professional Bio)
John Pucay (pronounced Jaan Poo-khay) is an author, writer, researcher, and editor specializing in health, wellness, career, business, and personal growth.
As a longtime trail runner diagnosed with a genetic condition that increases cardiovascular risk, John has spent years studying efficient, sustainable health strategies. This journey inspired Minimum Effort Health & Wellness, his newsletter offering science-backed, practical advice for busy professionals who want to feel energized and improve their health with minimal hassle.
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 in July 2024.
John’s writing has been featured in publications such as Runner’s Life, Vice, Thought Catalog, Rappler, 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, SEO, sales copy, and creating engaging personalized narratives.
Outside of writing, John enjoys exploring 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