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2024 Cohort Member
Ascend WV2024 Cohort Member
Feb. 2024Martinsburg, West Virginia, United StatesChosen as one of the top 1% of applicants to participate in the 2024 Ascend Cohort in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. Ascend West Virginia is a relocation incentive program funded by the Brad And Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative, in association with West Virginia University. Through the generous support of Brad and Alys Smith, the Collaborative at West Virginia University works through the Ascend program to leverage West Virginia’s incomparable outdoor assets to ignite the economy, develop world-class recreational infrastructure, and expand outdoor educational opportunities by attracting diverse remote-working individuals to make West Virginia their home and workplace, thus enriching the state's population and economic potential.
Fulltime Nomad Living Consultant
Wildheart WandersFulltime Nomad Living Consultant
Sep. 2018Mobile - On the RoadConsultant/coach to those seeking to widen their horizons—literally and figuratively—by abandoning the sticks-and-bricks lifestyle for one of freedom on the road as a full time nomad, living and working out of an RV, van, or other alternative home on wheels. We're a million strong and growing, embracing the freedom of a less-structured life and more choices about how we live more intentionally. Some of us still work full or part time as digital nomads, staying online via a combination of technology setups, while others of us are retired. As a full time nomad for nearly five years, Stormy has a wealth of real-world (NOT strictly theoretical) knowledge and experience to share about how to successfully live this alternative lifestyle that's growing in popularity every year. Tired of the empty promises of a conventional, 9-to-5 job, house and mortgage? Stormy will consult with you about your individual life goals, budget and timeline, helping you understand the realities of modern nomadic life and avoiding the pitfalls and dangers, while maximizing valuable experiences, enjoying new places and enjoying people you would otherwise likely have never met!
Member, Area 6
Pennwriters, Inc.Member, Area 6
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2022I'm a current member of this great organization of all types of writers in the Keystone State and surrounding areas.
Member
Cat Writers AssociationMember
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2022Proud member of the largest organization for professional writers who deal with subject matter related to cats.
Member
ASJA - American Society of Journalists & AuthorsMember
Jan. 2007 - Aug. 2018I'm a proud member of this trade association that watches out for the rights and professional standing of writers.
Publisher
Word Forge BooksPublisher
Jun. 2005Mobile - On the RoadWord Forge Books is an independent publisher of books, in traditional and digital formats, that explore what's interesting about the world.
Member
The Authors GuildMember
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2022The Authors Guild has been the published writer's advocate for effective copyright, fair contracts, and free expression since 1912.
Content Strategist and Marketing Consultant
The Word ForgeContent Strategist and Marketing Consultant
Jun. 2001Mobile - On The RoadProven, results-oriented content creator and strategist for small-to-midsize businesses looking to level their playing field among larger competitors. Marketing is really just telling a good story, and whoever tells the best story wins. I'd love to help you win your market, and look forward to hearing from you, so reach out today! I have more than 45 years' experience in the marketing field (my dad owned an agency and I did my first freelance job at 14!), and have moved from traditional print/broadcast channels through online and digital, as the marketplace has evolved. Lots of new challenges keep it all interesting. Leverage my decades of experience, knowledge, skill and contacts to bring your company -- from solopreneur to family business to mid-size enterprise -- to the front of your prospects' minds.
Freelance Copywriter and Marketing Consultant
The Word ForgeFreelance Copywriter and Marketing Consultant
Jan. 2001United StatesFreelance commercial copywriting and results-oriented marketing consultancy, specializing in small and microbusiness. I understand the challenges of other small business owners in gaining and maintaining visibility in the marketplace. I help them develop integrated marketing plans and employ intelligent promotional strategies to build their business success. That means staying current with changes in outreach channels. Most recently, I've been specializing more in the wastewater management industry, and have been creating annual editorial calendars, writing blog posts and managing social media streams for several companies. I handle more than writing, however. Over 35 years in this business, I've built a solid team of other talented professionals I can tap for projects requiring their expertise. I manage these pros and their work to offer complete turnkey projects for our clients, including design and production of comprehensive websites, print and online brochures, technical bulletins, sales collateral, custom-published books, booklets and eBooks through our Word Forge Books publishing division. There's real joy in helping others succeed at what they love to do.
Creative Writing Instructor
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NEW HOPE SOLEBURYCreative Writing Instructor
Mar. 2000 - Nov. 2017New Hope, Pennsylvania, United StatesI occasionally taught adult evening classes in creative writing, research for historical fiction, and various authoring and publishing-related subjects. If I still lived there, I'd probably still be doing so, because I very much enjoyed it.
Writing Instructor
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NEW HOPE SOLEBURYWriting Instructor
Mar. 2000 - Nov. 2017New Hope, Pennsylvania, United StatesI occasionally taught evening adult classes in creative writing, research for historical nonfiction, and various author- and publishing-related subjects.
Author
Mary A. Shafer, AuthorAuthor
Jan. 1991Mobile - On the RoadI've written several published books on regional history, and contributed essays to three anthologies. One of the essays and two of the books have won industry recognition. My first book was published in 1993. I'm also at work on several novels. I belong to the Author's Guild, the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), the Cat Writers Association (CWA), PennWriters, Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group, and Twin Rivers Writers Group.

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