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Sandra A. Miller

Arlington,MA

Summary

  • Memoir and fiction author
  • Passionate and versatile reporter with 20 years of experience in Greater Boston
  • Effective communicator and teacher

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Author

Zibby Books
New York, NY
10.2021 - Current

Debut novel, WEDNESDAYS AT ONE, releases July 11, 2023.

Published memoir, TROVE, 2019 with Brown Paper Press.

Adjunct Faculty

University of Massachusetts
Lowell, MA
09.2011 - Current

Teaches journalism and creative writing classes to approximately 38 students each semester. Conducts classes in the Graduate, Online, and Professional Studies Program, as well as the in-person Undergraduate Degree Program. Consistently receives excellent evaluations from students.

Correspondent

Boston Globe Media Partners
Boston, MA
03.2007 - Current

Writes essays, opinion pieces, and feature stories, including centerpiece and cover stories, for the Sunday Magazine, Travel, and regional sections.

Media Writer

SandraAMiller.com
Arlington, MA
09.1998 - Current
  • Contributes feature articles and essays to print and digital publications including: The Washington Post, Spirituality & Health, Modern Bride, Glamour, Christian Science Monitor, Hartford Courant, Brew, Providence Journal, Toastmaster, National Public Radio, Cognoscenti, Yankee, Mensa Bulletin.
  • Monthly blogger for select publications.
  • Maintains personal website and blog: SandraAMiller.com.

Contributing Writer

Metrowest Magazine
Newton, MA
03.2007 - 10.2009

Wrote monthly features, including six cover stories, about prominent figures in the arts and sciences. Regional magazine was distributed to 40K homes in the western suburbs of Boston.

Script Writer

800 lb Productions
Newton, MA
01.2007 - 03.2009

Wrote scripts for the radio comedy show, 11 Central Ave., that aired for three years in major Public Radio markets. Co-wrote scripts that won the Gracie Award from the American Women in Radio and Television.

English Instructor

New England School of English
Cambridge, MA
07.1995 - 08.1998

Taught reading, writing, and conversation classes to international student studying in the U.S. Created lessons and activities to supplement textbooks used in ten-level curriculum.

English Teacher

International School of Luxembourg
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
03.1991 - 06.1993

Taught English literature to high school and middle school students. Attended professional development training throughout Europe.

Lecturer

Obirin University
Tokyo, Japan
10.1988 - 06.1990

Taught literature, writing, and conversation to Japanese students majoring in English. Co-authored the pilot edition of the reading textbook.

Associate Literary Agent

Sherry Robb Literary Properties
Los Angeles, CA
01.1988 - 09.1988

Acquired, edited, and sold nonfiction and fiction manuscripts to major NY publishing houses. Promoted select literary and commercial authors represented by the agency.

Associate Editor

New American Library/Viking Penguin
New York, NY
06.1986 - 12.1987

Acquired and edited contemporary fiction and nonfiction books for paperback publication. Collaborated with senior editor to create movie tie-in editions for our book-to-film projects.

Education

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing -

Vermont College of Fine Arts
Montpelier, VT
05.1996

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature/Writing

Drew University
05.1986

Affiliations

  • Alumni Class Secretary, Drew University
  • Teaches Arlington Community Educaton classes
  • Served on Board of Directors for Arlington Center for the Arts
  • Enjoys disc golf and open water swimming

Timeline

Author

Zibby Books
10.2021 - Current

Adjunct Faculty

University of Massachusetts
09.2011 - Current

Correspondent

Boston Globe Media Partners
03.2007 - Current

Contributing Writer

Metrowest Magazine
03.2007 - 10.2009

Script Writer

800 lb Productions
01.2007 - 03.2009

Media Writer

SandraAMiller.com
09.1998 - Current

English Instructor

New England School of English
07.1995 - 08.1998

English Teacher

International School of Luxembourg
03.1991 - 06.1993

Lecturer

Obirin University
10.1988 - 06.1990

Associate Literary Agent

Sherry Robb Literary Properties
01.1988 - 09.1988

Associate Editor

New American Library/Viking Penguin
06.1986 - 12.1987

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing -

Vermont College of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature/Writing

Drew University
Sandra A. Miller