Grace Smith Title: Commerce Writer Education: Washington and Lee University Grace Smith is a writer, editor, and creative consultant who got her start on a book review blog she launched in the 7th grade — and still runs. Now, she writes commerce and affiliate content across Real Simple, Southern Living, and Better Homes & Gardens at Dotdash Meredith and moonlights at other publications. Since her first byline in Summer 2021, she’s been published in Cosmopolitan, PEOPLE, Well+Good, and more.Grace covers commerce, travel, style, books, and lifestyle to start, and is interested in anything strongly rooted in aesthetics. In Fall 2022, she founded a travel and lifestyle newsletter called Place & Placebo; she’s lived in Virginia, Hawai’i, Florida, and more, and is always asking where’s next.Highlights:Founded a book blog in the 7th grade that she's run for over 11 years. Writes through the lens of psychology and aesthetics.Creative Swiss Army knife providing freelance writing, editing, creative direction, consulting, etc,.Notable clients have included Sofia Vergara, DockATot, PopSockets, Pat McGrath Labs, and more. Experience Grace is especially interested in elevated direct-to-consumer products with a strong aesthetic and functionality. If a brand makes her sleep better or improves her fitness routine, she'll champion it forever. She's written for Cosmopolitan, PEOPLE, Well+Good, and more.Awards:Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, Gold Key for PortfolioGeorge A. Mahan Award for Creative Writing, PoetryEmerging Leader of the Year Education Graduated in 2020 from Washington and Lee University — B.A. European History, Studio Art Minor. About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.