Alanna Okun is an accomplished American author, writer, editor, and crafter who currently resides in New York. She has established a successful career in the writing industry, contributing to various well-known publications.
Okun has worked as a senior editor at Racked and has also spent time at BuzzFeed in a similar role. Her writing has been featured in an array of respected media outlets such as NPR, Brooklyn Magazine, Apartment Therapy, Vogue Knitting, The Hairpin, and The Billfold. Moreover, she has demonstrated her expertise in the field of crafting through her appearances on popular television and radio shows such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, and several local and national programs.
In addition to her editorial work, Okun has recently added "author" to her list of accomplishments with the publication of her first book, "The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater: Essays on Crafting," by Flatiron Books. Her writing is not only limited to the topics of crafting and editing, as she has also contributed to The New York Times and Brooklyn Magazine, showcasing her versatility as a writer. With her extensive experience and impressive body of work, Okun has solidified her position as a prominent figure in the writing and crafting communities.