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Zarah Sandall

Zarah Sandall

CHINO VALLEY,AZ

Summary

Passionate about creating compelling stories, and driving the reader to want more. Talented at crafting dynamic stories that resonate and inspires readers.

Proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. I work with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work.

Creative writing with an eye for beautiful details and passion for crafting gripping stories, and I keep up with latest trends in writing.

Very organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Storyboards, notebooks, and files.

Work History

Resident Author

Dewy-Humbolt Town Library
Dew-Humbolt, Arizona
09.2023 - Current
  • Prepared creative writing lessons, for students that included: creating character arcs, character development, captivating plot development, creating emotion in writing through characters. Descriptions, textures, and smells. Healing and understanding through storytelling.
  • Wrote a fiction short story. Wrote stories in the following genres: Fantasy, crime/thriller/, Steampunk, Cyberpunk, Western/Western romance, Historical Romance, supernatural and Science Fiction.
  • Completed accurate and polished formatting in line with publishing standards.

Education

GED -

Southwestern Christian Academy
Prescott, AZ
05.2007

Skills

  • Proofreading abilities
  • Product Feature Promotion
  • Video Creation and Editing
  • Social media posts: Facebook, Youtube, X, Instagram, and Tiktok
  • Videos, promos, and photo posts with texts, animations, and music
  • Phototoshop, and other Adobe software, Canva, Google Docs, Tee Spring, Linktree, Capcut, and Atticus
  • Networking skills: Great communication, personable, listen exceptionally well, respond to messages, emails, and comments, friendly, respectfully and professionally in a timely manner Kindness goes a long way
  • Internet Media Advertising: Creating eye catching, easy to read posts to draw people in, using photos, music, and videos tailored to the target audience
  • Dependability and Cooperation: I go above and beyond in everything I do, from being a mother to a team member I wont promise to do anything unless I know for absolute certainty I can do it I refuse to let people down, and will go the extra ten miles to get the job done with the quality expected of myself and employers I work well with others, following directions, orders, and jobs appointed to me
  • Content Creation: I have a Tiktok of my own that I've been growing for the past six months, where I plan out and script content I only post my best work
  • Character Development: I love creating and evolving fictional characters Crafting and revealing details about a character's personality, traits, motivations, and growth over the course of the story Well-developed characters are crucial for engaging storytelling, as they add depth, complexity, and relatability to the story Effective character development creates characters that feel authentic, are relatable, and multidimensional therefore readers should be able to connect with the characters on some level, whether through shared experiences, emotions, or challenges Ultimately, well-developed characters contribute significantly to the overall richness and impact of the storytelling
  • Creative Thinking: All I think about is stories, and characters I am a very opened-minded, and am able to switch between different modes of thinking and brainstorming I'm curious about everything, and love to do research about subjects I don't know I enjoy the level of risk-taking creative thinking involves, exploring uncharted territories or challenging established norms Imagination is a cornerstone of creative thinking It involves the ability to visualize, conceptualize, and mentally explore possibilities beyond the immediate reality, and that is something I am very confident in
  • [Software] expertise: I've worked with Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Suite programs for ever eighteen years I've worked with Canva for over even years, and I'm quick with learning new computer skill and programs

Timeline

Resident Author

Dewy-Humbolt Town Library
09.2023 - Current

GED -

Southwestern Christian Academy
Zarah Sandall