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SHAWN
​SMUCKER

Writer, ​Podcaster

Biography

Shawn Smucker is the author of the novels The Day the Angels Fell, The Edge of Over There, Light from Distant Stars, and the memoir, Once We Were Strangers. He lives in Lancaster with his wife and their six children. 

Workshop

Creating Characters with Depth*
The driving force behind any story is the group of characters that inhabit it. In this workshop, we'll explore the key elements of compelling characters and what an author can do to bring them to life. 
* This workshop is part of the Saturday YA Track. 

​1:1 Appointments

In order to make the most of your 1:1 appointment, we recommend that you carefully review the faculty members' areas of expertise, needs, and requests to identify those best suited for your goals as a writer. ​​​
Area of expertise: Fiction, YA Fiction, co-writing
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  • 2021 Schedule
    • Pre-conference Sessions
    • Workshop Sessions
    • Pro Advice Panels
  • Faculty
    • Keynote Speakers
    • Workshop & 1:1 Faculty
  • About
    • Mission Statement
    • Our Team
    • Writing at Northwestern
    • Next Step Courses >
      • Ready, Set, Go! Proposal, One Sheet, and Pitch
      • Building Your Platform
  • Contact
  • FAQs
    • Zoom Etiquette
    • Zoom Help Center