Claire Mainprize
School
Seattle Pacific University, Fuller Theological Seminary
Expertise
Pop Culture, Spirituality, Health & Wellness
- Claire currently serves as the Lead News Editor at The List.
- She's an active member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors and holds a certification in SEO in addition to her degrees.
- As a multidisciplinary editor and writer with more than 8 years of experience, Claire's portfolio includes creative, academic, and content writing within a range of industries, but she's found a home in the women's lifestyle niche.
Experience
Claire is a Colorado-based writer and editorial manager who explores the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and pop culture. Her work has appeared in several books as well as Patheos, WebMD, the award-winning FULLER magazine, and various other publications both online and in print. As a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health, she approaches all facets of her profession — including shepherding The List's talented team of freelancers — with empathy at the forefront. In her spare time, you'll either find her playing with her niece and nephew or binging mumblecore with a pale ale in hand.
Education
Claire earned her bachelor's in English with an emphasis in Creative Nonfiction at the liberal arts school Seattle Pacific University, where she graduated cum laude. Later, she earned her master's in Theology, Culture, and the Arts from Fuller Theological Seminary. She also holds a certificate in Search Engine Optimization from the eMarketing Institute.
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Stories By Claire Mainprize
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Due to their wild popularity, there are now thousands of subscription box services for people of every stripe, including parents and kids.
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Whether or not you know his name, Larry Hankin has a plethora of roles and titles under his belt. So you may be wondering: How much is Larry Hankin worth?
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Here's everything you need to know about the stunning true crime and beauty guru,Bailey Sarian.
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How Much Is Dalton Gomez Worth?
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Shirley Collie Nelson and Willie Nelson were married for 8 years, but after catching him in a huge lie, the marriage ended. Here's what happened.
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Reading gives you some surprising physical benefits. When researchers set out to discover which traditional method of relaxation works best, it was reading.
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Considering the virus has killed more than 582,000 Americans, it's a fair question to ask if your employer can require you to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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What, if anything, has Carter gotten up to since the period drama series ended? As it turns out, he's kept himself rather busy.
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It's now been four years since the release of "Malibu," the song Miley Cyrus penned for her ex, Liam Hemsworth, and she has some feelings about it.
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One of the most terrifying tidbits in Leah Remini's memoirs about Scientology involves an event that took place when she was a mere teenager.
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Suffice to say, Justin Chambers' exit from the show was puzzling and abrupt, which left scores of fans scratching their heads.
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Although it's not required, it's highly recommended that people wait a minimum of 15 minutes before leaving the vaccination site after they get their shot.
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We ended 2020 picking up to-go cocktails for one, and we've been doing it ever since. According to experts, the trend is here to stay.
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How educated are Bill and Melinda Gates themselves, and what do we not know about the famous tech entrepreneur?
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The time has come to toss out the takeout containers littering your bedroom floor and turn your bedroom back into the relaxing oasis it once was.
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Some fans may be wondering if the dollars in Juice WRLD's bank account reflected his newfangled celebrity status?
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Here's what you don't know about DJ, Kygo!
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Rob James-Collier played the part of Thomas Barrow in Downton Abbey. If you've ever wondered what path his life took after the show ended, wonder no more.
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After selling more than 64 million records worldwide, Carrie Underwood's onto the next best thing: selling clothes we actually want to wear.
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Keith Urban is fairly tight-lipped about his body art, despite the fact that his tats are frequently on full display at his concerts and all over his Instagram.
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Clearly, "Breaking Me" resonates with people, us included. But what exactly is it about?
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On Sunday, May 2nd, Maria Menounos' mother died following complications associated with brain cancer. The star shared the news on social media.
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It's one thing to get a rose, but it's another altogether to get a bridal bouquet. Here are all the Bachelor and Bachelorette couples still going strong.
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The most popular girls' baby names of 2020 all seem to share a similar theme. Here are the top names and what they actually mean.
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Kalani's chief motivation for moving into a new home is to give and Asuela a fresh start, and to give her husband the space he so desires.
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What started as two buddies recording their chats in garage, Good Mythical Morning is now an award-winning YouTube series with more than 17 million subscribers.
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Lukas Nelson learned guitar at a young age in hopes of better connecting with his busy father, and at 13, he joined his dad's band and set off on tour.