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Kayleigh Banks-Junior Features Editor & Writer

Kayleigh Banks

Junior Features Editor & Writer

October, 2019
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Author Details

Kayleigh Banks is an editor and writer who lives in England, and has attained an Undergraduate degree in Creative Writing and English Literature. When she's not with her family or working on other projects, Kayleigh mostly spends the rest of her time reading several drama and fantasy based novels.

Industry Focus

Initially starting as a freelance List writer for Screen Rant in 2019, Kayleigh soon attained several other positions on the site, becoming a peer mentor for writers, as well as a List editor. Kayleigh is currently a features editor but does write articles, such as cast & character guides and Doctor Who lore explainers, to help answer any major queries.     

Favorite Media

Although Kayleigh does play the occasional video game, such as The Last of Us or the Assassin's Creed franchise, her specialty lies with several TV shows, including Doctor Who, Grey's Anatomy, Friends, Teen Wolf, The Vampire Diaries, and The Handmaid's Tale. She is also a huge fan of several international shows, such as Money Heist and The Protector.  

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