I help people tell their stories. |
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I'm a Brooklyn-based writer who has worked on numerous nonfiction book projects as a collaborative writer and editor.
I partner closely with authors to develop books for major publishing houses, taking projects from the proposal stage through final execution, including conducting hours of interviews with the author, developing the story, and drafting and revising the manuscript. I'm dedicated to telling stories that elevate the voices of those not always heard. In the past, I've worked for organizations like the oral history project StoryCorps and produced work for the Obama Foundation. Currently, I'm a Gotham Ghostwriter and a member of the collective Unfurl Productions. With a background in market research and project management, I bring an exceptional sense of organization, strategy, and big-picture insight to everything I tackle. Above all else, I love helping people tell their stories with impact, clarity, and beauty. |
More about what I've done and do. |
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I grew up just outside of Philadelphia, PA and have a dual degree in English and economics from Muhlenberg College. I studied nonfiction writing and multimedia storytelling at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Maine where I worked in a collaborative environment with other writers, photographers, and radio makers.
In addition to book writing, I also write branded content like ebooks, infographics, and blog posts, as well as personal essays and longform stories. Some of my personal writing has appeared in Vol. 1 Brooklyn, The Rumpus, Human Parts, and Entropy Mag. I'm curious and excited about how creative processes unfold, what inspires us, and how we use art to connect with one another. Together with friend and co-creator Heidi Sistare, we launched Two Create, a project and platform through which we offer tools and workshops for creativity and collaboration. |
Let's work together.If you’re interested in working together on your book, story, or a collaborative project, I'd love to hear from you.
+ Recent projects + testimonials: kellyshetron.com/books-projects + Resume: linkedin.com/in/kellyshetron + Fun: @kshetron |