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SUSAN SHAFER

New York,NY

Summary

Creative writer with talent for crafting stories, articles, and award winning plays.


Thirty years' experience capturing memorable quotes from men, women, and children that bring a story to life.


Website: www.sshafer.com


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Writer of Articles and Plays

. . . Dr. Susan Shafer
03.2016 - Current

Articles Published in www.nycitywoman.com

  • 'I'll Never Forget ... Erroll Garner, Carnegie Hall"
  • "Memory Slipping? Try Playing Mah Jongg"
  • "Caring for a Loved One With Dementia"
  • "On Stage: Women in History Come Alive"
  • "Library Books for Homebound Readers"
  • "The Story of My Covid Vaccination"
  • "Wedding Bells at 70"
  • "Book Review of The Plaza"

20 Plays Produced or Given Staged Readings

  • Many readable on the New Play Exchange. (NPX)

Education Writer

Scholastic Inc., Berlitz, Other
04.2000 - 06.2012
  • Conducted research and wrote biographies of historical figures, such as astronaut Ellen Ochoa and athlete Jim Thorpe, producing five well-informed books that resonated with young children.
  • Tailored writing style and reading level of biographies to match a range of children's reading levels.
  • Launched children's division for Berlitz. Created books in five world languages for new children's division of Berlitz, including dictionaries and easy reading stories with songs.

Education

Doctorate .. Sociology And Education

Columbia University's Teachers College
New York

Skills

  • Creative Writing Interviewing Reporting Researching

Timeline

Freelance Writer of Articles and Plays

. . . Dr. Susan Shafer
03.2016 - Current

Education Writer

Scholastic Inc., Berlitz, Other
04.2000 - 06.2012

Doctorate .. Sociology And Education

Columbia University's Teachers College
SUSAN SHAFER