Susan Shafer
A former teacher and children's book editor, Dr. Susan Shafer is a full time playwright and education writer. She is the author of numerous short plays for adults, five plays for children, five nonfiction books for kids, and two books for teachers. In addition, her articles about freelancing have appeared on the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) website, Publishers Weekly, and nycitywoman.com
Susan is a member of The League of Professional Theater Women, the Dramatist Guild, and ASJA.
Works
2020
"Memory Slipping? Try Playing Mah Jongg"
A nonfiction article on strengthening your brain power by playing a challenging, but addictive, game.
September 23, 2015
"Hiccups in Writing for the Theater"
March 4, 2015
"What Is the Newbery Medal?"
Manhattan Rep, 2016
"Superman's Defeat"
Manhattan Rep, 2016
"Catch the Mah Jong Beat"
Finalist, 2015. Acme New Works Winter Festival
"Speak Up, Grayson!"
Equity Piney Fork Playwriting Festival, 2016
"Lou Bitterman, Attorney at Law"
August 27, 2014
"Writing a Children's Book? Make It Predictable"
April 9, 2014
"Two Writers. No Waiting."
April 11, 2015
"Georgia Makes a Scene"
2020
"The Story of My Covid Vaccination"
2019
"A Clean Sweep"
2019
Caring For a Lived One With Dementia
2018
“Library Books For Homebound Readers”
2018
On Stage: Women in History Come Alive
2017
Visual Literacy
2016
"Stuck on Your Novel? Finish It in Bed"
2009. Production & TV airing. New Playwrights Play Competition, Lake Success, NY