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Hello there! I'm Charlene Shelmire, a content and creative writer with a passion for writing opinion-based articles, inspiring stories and short story fiction.
My writing background and journey to becoming a freelance writer began many years ago when her fine arts college professor trained me to observe artwork components, analyze them, formulate a subjective opinion, and write an art analysis essay.
I began observing and analyzing movie plots, social interactions, and societal issues. As my observational skills sharpened, I began incorporating them into my writing sessions, and crafting stories from a subjective point of view.
Writing Journey
My desire to be a creative writer was realized while in high school. I entered my English class short story competition, and was shocked to discover I had won the contest, plus an escorted trip to France. About two years later, I assumed journalism news reporter and information columnist roles, respectively. While in college, I majored in print journalism, which introduced me to Journalistic-style writing.
Eventually, I became interested in other writing forms: blog posts, copywriting, essays, music, poetry, video scripts, skits, book reviews, and inspirational quotes. I received encouragement and valuable feedback from college professors and writing mentors throughout my writing journey. Their feedback gave me the confidence and motivation to improve my craft.
Short Story Writing Backstory
My passion for writing was ignited when I won a 9th-grade English short story competition. I was reminded of the powerful words of poetist and memoirist, Maya Angelou: "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."
This quote resonates deeply with me, as it reflects the untold stories that crowded my mind. Due to my extreme shyness, lack of confidence, and introversion, the words never reached the paper. Over time, encouragement from college professors helped me break free from my shell, allowing me to explore my creativity and share my narratives with the world.
