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'THE ENTIRE NIGHT RADIATED AN ATMOSPHERE OF HOPE' - HERSTORY EVENT BY BLACK TWITCH UK AND NOX LUMINA CEMENTS THE POWER OF WOMEN IN ESPORTS | ESPORTS NEWS UK

After being invited to Black Twitch UK and Nox Lumina's Women's History Month event - HerStory - I immediately reached out to Dom Sacco from Esports News UK requesting that I run a story on the evening. The following piece was published on the Esports News UK site. It was a pleasure to shine a light on how women are navigating the gaming and esports industries.
Downstairs, away from the busy streets of Shoreditch, the Red Bull Gaming Sphere offered a haven for women to connect and celebrate their collective achievements.
However, accompanying the relaxed environment was a palatable drive to extend the opportunities available for gender minorities. Struggles, challenges and obstacles were acknowledged, but with an attitude of determination rather than defeat.

PASSION, PRIDE, AND WOMEN'S ESPORTS: A LOVE AFFAIR WITH APEX LEGENDS | MEDIUM

BATTLE OF THE SEXES: THE FIGHT FOR WOMEN'S ESPORTS | THE ESPORTS JOURNAL
Published in early January 2023, this article explores the present and potential of the women's Apex Legends scene. Several esports have fast-developing women's scenes, and Apex Legends is no exception. However, the women of Apex Legends have - in my opinion - more untapped talent than any other game. 
The Esports Journal is a B2B online and print magazine run by Esports Insider. "Battle of the Sexes" examines the current structure of women's esports ecosystems, alongside evaluating the commercial viability of the scene. Overall, it advocates for greater support for a growing scene with vast potential, particularly for the women competing. 
Examining the present and potential of women’s Apex Legends:

Women’s Esports has seen a well-deserved boom in 2022, but no game has captured my heart as swiftly as Apex Legends. Watching tournaments such as the Risen Rose “Rose Cup” and Celestial Cup demonstrates the absolute dominance some of these women display. With rising interest in women’s esports, it’s time to take the plunge and appreciate their talent.
Given the past, present, and hopeful future of women’s esports, certain crucial takeaways are worth acknowledging in resolving the Battle of the Sexes. As is evident from historical statistics, PC and console esports fall well behind on women’s participation numbers. Successes in 2022 — most notably VCT Game Changers — demonstrate some shifts towards greater investment in the women’s scene.
My name is Hannah Marie ZT. I am a content writer based in London and work in article writing, editorials, blogs, website writing, and editing. I began my career working through content creation websites, receiving consistent 5-star reviews. I am a flexible worker and fast learner, adapting my skills to social media marketing, sales copy, and PR.

So far, 2023 has brought incredible exciting opportunities, including attending the ALGS 2023 Split 1 Playoffs as press and receiving an invitation to Black Twitch UK and Nox Lumina's Women's History Month event at the Red Bull Gaming Sphere. Alongside this, I have regularly contributed to Esports Insider and Esports News UK.

Since 2021 I have been writing for a UK-based PR company with international clientele, writing a variety of B2B articles and editorials for technology, financial, and insurance companies. I have also freelanced as a Marketing and Partnerships Co-ordinator for the Charity Urban MBA.

My long-term contributions to the esports scene include working alongside London-based esports company Lionscreed, producing written content and PR announcements to improve B2C communication, whilst also catering for B2B interactions. I also regularly contribute gaming and esports articles to SideQuest Hub's News Feed.

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