Shawnie Hamer is an American writer, editor, and community organizer living in France. When she isn’t writing, she is traveling or eating cheese. She wants to be Stevie Nicks when she grows up.
I write content that captures your unique voice
& gets results.
Cookie-cutter writing won’t do you any favors. Your business has something special to offer, something you’ve worked incredibly hard to share with the world, and your content should reflect that.
I believe in writing that inspires audiences towards deliverables, not text that cons or smooth talks. Customer loyalty is secured by honesty, presence, and personality. It’s my goal to amplify your brand journey with integrity so that consumers can’t help but fall in love with your products and services.
With a BA in English and Creative Writing, MFA in Creative Writing and Poetics, and over 10 years of experience writing and editing marketing, educational, and entertainment content and copy for a diverse clientele, my work specializes in both the art of storytelling and the skill of maintaining a competitive edge.
As a community organizer and former manager, I am trained at collaborating with and leading diverse creatives, both in-person and remotely. I value inclusive and goal-oriented spaces where creativity thrives and objectives are surpassed.
Let’s get to work.
Skills
Unique long & short form content development
Precise & objective-focused copywriting
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Email marketing
Social media marketing
Instructional/educational writing & curriculum development
Editing & publishing
French Language – A2 level
Recent Experience
Copywriter/Editor II | Independence University
(February 2020-Present)
*Write and edit high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
*Evaluate course requirements and content standards for each project in order
to produce copy in line with creative structure.
*Collaborate with writers, editors, graphic designers, and management to create
goal-driven content that meets accreditation standards.
Writer & Editor | Freelance
(2013 – Present)
*Freelance writing and editing for creative, professional, and technical projects.
*Leveraging various social media platforms and CMS applications for multiple clients simultaneously.
*Creating and editing content for blog posts, emails, articles, marketing campaigns, and websites.
*Delivering innovative and thought-provoking writing before scheduled deadlines.
*Utilizing exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Founder | collective.aporia
(2019 – Present)
*Founder of collective.aporia, an international arts collective featuring monthly online workshops and *apo-press.
*Create and manage social media and website content.
*Manage an international team of six creatives.
*Act as liaison to the international arts community, including recruiting workshop facilitators and contributors.
*Review team performance to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
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