I tell stories.
I have built my life and career around the stories I tell: my stories, fictional stories, people’s stories, and brand stories. It’s human nature to seek out a narrative whether in books, movies, theater, or from an ad on your phone. I specialize in finding that story and telling it effectively.
Intro
I have over 10 years of experience in creative and content writing including short stories, essays, articles, blogs, press and media releases, ad content, print, newsletters, emails, speeches, social media, and more. My writing and content have been featured in journals, magazines, blogs, radio, and in print. My work experience includes small businesses, non-profits, the music industry, higher education, consumer products and services, tech, and more.
Experience
Content Writing
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New England Botanic Garden Gifts UNH Library Rare Botanical Book Collection (currently in media pipeline)
University System of NH campus libraries now offer free borrowing services to the public
IAPP Hits 50,000 Members Marking Milestone for Organization and Growth of Privacy Profession
Fall 2020-Spring 2021, I wrote all press and media releases relating to literary events for The Music Hall (Portsmouth, NH). Writers and authors included:
Kevin Kwan, Annette Gordon-Reed, Sue Miller, Meg Mitchell Moore, Paul Krugman, C.J. Box, Suzanne Koven, Kimberly Hamlin, Rebecca Carroll, Acadia Tucker, among others
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NHWF Print Newsletter, Winter 2022
50 Years of Title IX at 18th Annual Women Building Community Luncheon
Impax Asset Management Announces NHWF Research Scholarship
Women in the #603
Women Run! Trainings Grow Network of Women Candidates
December 2022 “Positivity Blast” (MAYO Web Design & Marketing Services)
November 2022 “Positivity Blast” (MAYO Web Design & Marketing Services)
2023 Long Story Short Themes ANNOUNCED!
In addition to newsletter copy, the show themes written and designed by SBK
NHWF Print Newsletter, Summer 2021
Introducing Six New Board Members
NHWF Print Newsletter, Winter 2020
Fulfilling the Promise of the 19th Amendment
Why We Invest in a Complete Census 2020 Count
Marking New Hampshire’s Role in Women’s Suffrage
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Event/Product Promotion
Small businesses and brands I’ve written and created social media for:
TEDxPortsmouth, The Music Hall, UNH Graduate School, Barnstorm Journal, Flower Kiosk, PopZup Popcorn, Golf Simple, Christine’s Crossing, A Tiny Bit Huge, CreativeMornings, New Hampshire Film Festival, among others
Fiction
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“Seeking Advice” The Pinch, Volume 43 NO.1 Spring 2023
Winner of the Dick Shae Memorial Award, Fiction, 2021
3rd runner-up for Pinch Literary Award in Fiction Writing Awards
“Heart of the Machine” Decameron Days, March 2020
Notable mention in New York Midnight Short Story Competition 2019
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Read Free or Die, The Press Room, November 2022
Read Free or Die, Hamilton Smith, December 2021
Nonfiction
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Long Story Short: “Truth or Consequences”, June 2022
Long Story Short “Family Heirlooms”, December 2021
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“Fear Is”, Naked Arts Conference, 2016
Nominated artist for UNH English Department
“Samantha has been a valuable member of my content team. She is adept at taking an assignment, assessing direction and producing high-quality content that hits the mark. She also possesses the rare ability to write in different voices effectively, based on the client, the type of content and need. On a personal level, Sam is simply a great person to work with, bringing a positive attitude to each day. "
- Beth LaMontagne Hall,
Owner/Content Manager of Good Content
Testimonials
“I have had the pleasure of working with Samantha on several projects — most notably, on TEDxPortsmouth, formerly TEDxPiscatauqaRiver. As Organizer + Licensee of this event, I had to manage many teams and individuals, and never felt as confident in my delegating as when it was to Samantha, who has led the social media team and participated as a contributing blogger, for several years. She followed through in a timely and professional manner every time, and was a great writer, social media expert and creative thinker. I have collaborated with Samantha on a number of other projects as well, including appointing her as a marketing point person for a major Feminist Oasis event. I was able to leave it in her hands as I travelled, and as always, she followed through on every requested task, and took initiative to make decisions that improved the outcome of the event. I cannot recommend Sam highly enough. She cares about making her community a better place, and has the skills to do so. She's also just a wonderful person to be around. Hire Sam, pay Sam, collaborate with Sam, befriend Sam. Sam is great. "
- Crystal Paradis-Catanzaro,
Director of Strategic Communications & Community Engagement at New Hampshire Women's Foundation
About Me
I am an award-winning fiction and creative nonfiction writer, as well as an artist working with charcoal, graphite, ink, acrylics, and ceramics. I have been published in several journals and magazines including NHPR, The Pinch, On the Run, and Seacoast Wedding Magazine, among others.
My husband and I live in the seacoast of New Hampshire.