Experience
I have more than ten years of experience writing and editing articles for corporations and top universities — including ghostwriting an Op-Ed for the Washington Post. I grew up in the South, graduated from Duke University, and loved the creative writing classes I took there. Today, I continue to take classes, and I'm active in SCBWI, the 12x12 Challenge, and several critique groups. Collectively, these experiences have taught me the value of embracing feedback and collaborating with others.
Work History
Education
Skills & Values
Writer, Children's Books
2023 - Present
Writer/Editor, Business
1991 - 2001
Additional Work Experience
2002 - 2023
Member: SCBWI; the 12x12 Challenge
Winner: 50 Precious Words - 2025
Honorable Mention: 50 Precious Words - 2026 and Kidlit Chuckle Challenge - 2025
Worked 10+ years as a professional writer/editor for UC Berkeley, Duke University, The Madeira School, and other organizations
Affordable housing advocate for neurodiverse adults
Founded Susan Corry Design, a boutique interior design firm that specialized in nonprofit and high-end residential projects
Duke University
UC Berkeley Extension
Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy
with a focus in Journalism
Certificate in Interior Design & Interior Architecture
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Not allergic to red ink!
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Former business owner who respects deadlines, details, and profitability
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Skilled presenter and public speaker
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and social media apps