Francesca Specter

Francesca Specter is a seasoned writer and journalist with over ten years of experience in lifestyle features, freelance journalism, and content creation. Currently, Francesca writes for Substack's The Shoulds and serves as a freelance journalist, contributing to prominent publications such as The Independent and The New York Times. As a multi-published author, notable works include "Alonement: How To Be Alone," recognized as a Times self-help book of the year. Francesca also hosts the "Alonement" podcast, featuring interviews with influential guests, and holds past positions including Deputy Editor at Yahoo Lifestyle and Interviewer at Glamour. Francesca's educational background includes a Magazine Journalism MA from City St George’s, University of London, and a degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Leeds.