Résumé

Teaching

2009-present Indigo Editing & Publications
Portland, 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.

www.indigoediting.com/classes.html

August 2011 Willamette Writer’s Conference
Portland, OR
Presenter

Presented a class entitled Fantastic Fiction: Effective Techniques for Fantasy, Magical Realism, and Beyond

www.willamettewriters.com

Spring 2011 Marylhurst University
Portland, OR
Teaching Assistant, Advanced Fiction

Editing

2009-present Indigo Editing and Publications
Portland, 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.

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

Fiction

1996-2000 Prescott College
Prescott, AZ

Minor, Philosophy and Religion

Interests

Writing, art, science, and sustainability

Residencies

Spring 2002
The Vermont Studio Center
Johnson, VT
Writers in Residence: James Alan McPherson, David Gates

Susan DeFreitas