
Shannon Elaine | Writer
A Boston-based writer specializing in beauty content, & creative fiction writing
About Me
Welcome to my writing portfolio!
I'm Shannon Elaine, a Boston-based writer passionate about many professional and creative forms of writing. As a licensed esthetician and professional makeup artist, I have shared my knowledge by creating social media content for brands such as Lush Cosmetics and writing blog articles for beauty salons. I'm an MFA candidate at Emerson College for Popular Fiction & Publishing this Fall and aBachelor's Degree in Creative Writing and English. I've also studied extensively at creating writing hub Grubstreet, in Seaport, Boston, MA.
Thank you for taking the time to explore my portfolio, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Shannon Elaine

Writing Experience
2020 - Present
Assisted owner in rebranding salon, including website design and social media channels utilizing Canva, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word. Continues to create content for Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok. Writes engaging blog posts for the website.
2019 - 2020
Wrote blog articles for the salon's website, and created and hosted events in the salon to promote brand awareness and customer relationships.
2018 - 2019
Created visual content for Sephora's Lynnfield location for the shop's Instagram to build and maintain brand awareness and customer relationships.
2013 - 2018
Social Media Manager for Lush Cosmetics Northshore shop. In charge of creating content for the shop's Facebook page to maintain brand awareness and customer relationsips.
Education
2024 - 2027
Emerson College
Master of Fine Arts in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing
within this MFA program I will study to write professional-level stories and novels with a focus on romance.
2023 - 2024
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and English with a concentration in Fiction. While at the university, I honed my writing skills and developed a strong foundation in literature. I also had the opportunity to take courses in creative writing and fiction.
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Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success.
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Member of Sigma Tua Delta - International Hornor Society for English students
2001 - 2005
Peabody Veterans Memorial High
I completed general education requirements and explored various fields of study before graduating with my diploma.