About Rachel Sandell
Rachel Sandell is an experienced editor and proofreader with a love for language and storytelling. A graduate of the creative writing MFA program, The Rainier Writing Workshop, she is the author of five short stories and analyzes the different facets of fiction her spare time. She's also a huge nerd, with a particular fondness for superheroes (the MCU will always be a personal favorite), anime (and their live-action adaptations), sitcoms (especially the witty wild ride that is Community), and anything that remotely resembles The Lord of the Rings. She has a special interest in digging into the details of a story to see how it operates and has been combining analysis with pop culture fun for the past five years. She currently enjoys being the poetry archivist for Fireweed: Poetry of Oregon and freelancing editing for various wonderful clients.
Latest Articles
Evan Peters Starred in One of the Most Disturbing 'Criminal Minds' Episodes
A heartfelt acting performance elevates a disturbing episode.
‘Blue Bloods’ Reagan Family Tree Explained
Time to dig into TV’s first family of the New York Police Department, led by Tom Selleck’s patriarch.
'Avatar: The Last Airbender's Best Change Is the First 20 Minutes
This one character finally gets the screen time he deserved.
This Is the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Storyline We Need To See in Live-Action
"I've only ever used violence for necessary defense."
What Do Aang's Tattoos Mean in 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'?
'Avatar: The Last Airbender's worldbuilding is more detailed than you think.
The Grim True Story That Inspired 'Peter Pan'
You know him as the boy who never grows up. His history is much darker than one would expect.
The 'Pride and Prejudice' Adaptation That Cut Its Kissing Scenes
Some romances work better without kisses.
Jennifer Aniston Was Almost Written Off 'Friends' in the First Season
So no one told you life was gonna be this way...
This Cult Documentary Will Definitely Screw You Up
"If you want to come within 50 miles of me, you better be ready for the deepest end of the pool."
Ray Romano Didn't Love the Title ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’
"I go to work and people shoot at me. Raymond goes to work and people do the wave."
The Grinch’s Long Journey From Kids’ Book Character to Christmas Icon
He's a mean one, but the Grinch has had some growth.
'Psych's Take on 'It's a Wonderful Life' Changed Shawn's Character
What if Shawn never started his iconic psychic detective agency?
Every 'Community' Christmas Episode, Ranked
"Religiously, I'm Muslim, but I've always been a big fan of Christmas."
'Shadow and Bone' Season 2 Was Never About Alina, and That's the Problem
The protagonist of the show was never at the center of her own story.
Why Rue Is the Most Important Character in 'The Hunger Games'
Katniss may be the Girl On Fire, but Rue was the true spark behind the revolution.