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adu8y9@r.postjobfree.com

SYDNEY MCCLELLON

SUMMARY

I am an accomplished published author with 2 years of experience. I am passionate about my work, studying literature, and discovering new ways to promote my work. I follow reading and writing trends in order to deepen my knowledge and improve my story-telling skills.

SKILLS

● Creative Writing

● Time Management

● Multitasking

● Screenplay Writing

EXPERIENCE

Published Author

March 21, 2021

Published my first short story, Fool’s Gold on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing Aura Coffee Author Signing, Denton, TX

July 16, 2022

Teamed up with Aura Coffee in Denton, TX to hold my first book signing. Patchouli Joe’s Indie Author Book Fair, Denton, TX August 13, 2022

Invited to participate in Patchouli Joe’s Indie Author Book Fair along with 7 other authors.

Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Author Visit, Plano, TX September 7, 2022

Invited to speak to Legacy PCA’s sophomore Creative Writing class by instructor B. Kinney.

Black Friday Market, Raleigh, NC

November 25 - November 26, 2022

Invited to hold a book signing at the Black Friday Market in Raleigh, NC. Published Author

December 25, 2022

Published my second short story, Fool’s Fortune on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing as the sequel to Fool’s Gold.

EDUCATION

Oklahoma City Community College — Bachelor of Liberal Arts

(Journalism), Bachelor of Media Arts

August 2018 - December 2018

General education courses

University of Oklahoma — Bachelor of Liberal Arts (English Literature with Creative Writing Concentration), Bachelor of Media Arts

January 2019 - May 2020

Coursework included introduction to literature analysis and critique, introduction to film analysis and film technique, and general education. University of North Texas — Bachelor of Liberal Arts (English Literature with Creative Writing Concentration), Bachelor of Media Arts

August 2020 - May 2023, Denton, TX

Liberal Arts coursework including literary study, critical analysis and interpretive critique of literature from the Middle Ages to present day, writing workshops, peer-reviews, and producing original authentic work. Media Arts coursework including cinematography, camera techniques, screenwriting workshops, storyboarding, media marketing techniques, production techniques, and producing original authentic work.

PUBLICATIONS

McClellon, S.A., Fool’s Gold, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, March 21, 2021 McClellon, S.A., Fool’s Fortune, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, December 25, 2022