Résumé
Teaching
2009-present Indigo Editing & PublicationsPortland, OR
Workshop Facilitator
- I currently teach monthly workshops for writers at various levels (beginning, intermediate, and advance) on diverse elements of craft associated with fiction and nonfiction.
August 2011 Willamette Writer’s Conference
Portland, OR
Presenter
- Presented a class entitled Fantastic Fiction: Effective Techniques for Fantasy, Magical Realism, and Beyond
Spring 2011 Marylhurst University
Portland, OR
Teaching Assistant, Advanced Fiction
- Assisted instructor in leading class discussions on all reading
- Read and responded to student work
- Responsible for all writing exercises
- Taught solo in instructor’s absence
Editing
2009-present Indigo Editing and PublicationsPortland, OR
Associate Editor
- Responsible for all stages of editing for a wide range of publications, including books (nonfiction and fiction), magazines, and newspaper columns, as well as correspondence with clients
Writing
2009-present EarthTechling.com
Portland, OR
Staff Writer
- Responsible for covering breaking news for a high-traffic website focused on green technology, renewable energy, and sustainable living.
www.earthtechling.com/author/susan
2006-present MichelePW Agencies/Creative Concepts, LLC
Prescott, AZ
Professional Copywriter
- Direct sales materials, website and brochure copy, new media interface (articles, e-books, e-courses, etc.) for a broad range of commercial clients
- Specializing in online marketing
2002-2004 ZENE Magazine
Prescott, AZ
Associate Editor, Contributing Writer
- Researched and wrote a wide variety of articles on a monthly basis pertaining to local arts, lifestyle and politics
- Helped to develop editorial vision
- Served as Senior Editor during transitional period
Education
2009-2012 Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
- MFA in Writing
Fiction
1996-2000 Prescott College
Prescott, AZ
- B.A., Arts and Letters, with an emphasis in Creative Writing
Minor, Philosophy and Religion
Interests
Writing, art, science, and sustainability
Residencies
Spring 2002The Vermont Studio Center
Johnson, VT
Writers in Residence: James Alan McPherson, David Gates