CLG Entertainment is the brainchild of author, editor, educator, screenwriter - the original ChickLitGurrl…Shōn Bacon.

For years, Shōn has used her knowledge in creative writing to assist writers. Through her editorial services, her online writing class (Writers Boot Camp), and her articles written for several online outlets, Shōn has worked tirelessly to make writers BETTER writers.

Now, through CLG-E, Shōn harnesses her talents into one company that will offer even more services, to include new online classes, podcasts, and writing-related books.

If your goal is to be a better writer, a writer who believes in the lifelong learning of the writing craft, then you need to know Shōn, and you need to take part in the services available here at CLG-E.

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Shōn’s Resume

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Technical Communication & Rhetoric, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 2009-

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, 2004

  • GPA: 4.0
  • One-on-one conferences with authors Roy Parvin, Adam Johnson, Antonya Nelson, Michael Knight, ZZ Packer, and agent Warren Frazier

Master of Arts in English, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, 2004
GPA: 4.0

Masters of Arts in Mass Communication, Towson University, Baltimore, MD, 2001

Bachelors of Arts in Communication Arts, College of Notre of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, 1996

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Mass Communication Adjunct Lecturer, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA 2008-09
  • English Specialist/Instructor, as part of the Louisiana Academy for Innovative Teaching and Learning grant, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, 2005-09
  • University Lecturer in English, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, 2004-2005
  • Graduate Teacher in English, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, 2001-2004

EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE

  • Editor, Interviewer, All the Blog’s a Page (http://alltheblogsapage.blogspot.com) – A monthly blogging series hosted by me in which writers talk about writing and its relation to various topics, 2008-
  • Editor, Interviewer, ChickLitGurrl™ : high on LATTES & WRITING (http://chicklitgurrl.blogspot.com) – A popular blog in which I interview women writers and showcase/promote products for and by women, 2005-
  • Editor-in-Chief, SisterDivas Magazine (http://www.sisterdivasmagazine.net) – A quarterly magazine that offers articles, commentaries, interviews, and more on various topics that cater to women of all races, 2003-
  • Editor – I edit all types of works, from short stories, novels, and screenplays to synopses, query letters, and essays, 2000-
  • Co-Founder/Editor-in-Chief, The Nubian Chronicles Magazine (http://www.tnc-magazine.net) – A quarterly magazine founded in 1999 that showcases literature, interviews, and articles that caters to the African American community, 1999-

ANTHOLOGY/COLLECTION CREDIT

  • “Being Wrist Band Girl,” essay in Bridging the Gap: Developing Academic Writing Skills, Fountainhead Press, 2007
  • “1-800-Hot-Talk,” short story in Chocolate Flava, Atria, 2004

COLUMNS

RECENT ONLINE CREDITS

  • Praise, Prayers and Observations – “Louisiana Saturday Night” series – interviewee – March 2009
  • Author Terra Little’s blog – guest blogger – “Want to Make Your Editor Happy?” – May 2008
  • Blogging in Black – interviewee – “Should You Hire an Editor?” – Mar. 2008
  • Keyboards on Fire – guest blogger – article on facing rejection – Jan. 2008

NOVELS PUBLISHED

  • Death at the Double Inkwell, Lady Leo Publishing, upcoming June 2010
  • Draw Me with Your Love, Simon & Schuster, July 2003
  • Luv Alwayz: The Opposite Sex & Relationships, Simon & Schuster, October 2001

ACADEMIC WORKS PUBLISHED

  • Bridging the Gap: Developing Academic Writing Skills, freshman composition textbook, co-editor, Fountainhead Press, 2007
  • Bridging the Gap: Researching and Writing, freshman composition textbook, co-editor, Fountainhead Press, 2006
  • Bridging the Gap: Learning to Write Effectively, developmental writing textbook, contributor, Fountainhead Press, 2005

ARTICLES PUBLISHED

  • “Overcoming the Devil,” Empowered Magazine, Dec. ‘08, http://www.empoweredmagazine.com/
  • “Carol Wood: Fusing Harp and Poetry into Beautiful Music,” Words, Words, Words, Fall 2003
  • “Publications: Neil Connelly,” Words, Words, Words, Fall 2002

SHORT STORIES PUBLISHED

  • “Connections,” Lady Leo Publishing, 2008
  • “Got ‘Til It’s Gone,” Lady Leo Publishing, 2008
  • “Under the Mistletoe,” Lady Leo Publishing, 2008
  • “The Little Gray House,” Words, Words, Words, Fall 2003
  • “The Meeting,” McNeese Women’s Studies Office Newsletter, December 2002

ARTICLES AND AWARDS

  • First Round, PAGE International Screenwriting Award Competition for screenplay The Problem with Being Happy, 2009
  • Finalist, WILDsound One-Page Screenplay Competition for the screenplay Burdens, 2008
  • Quarterfinalist, PAGE International Screenwriting Award Competition for the TV pilot of Running from Miss Right, a miniseries, 2007
  • “Bridging the Gap: Textbook Marks 100th Publication by McNeese Associates,” American Press, Lake Charles, LA, July 17, 2005
  • “Write On: Published Author Grows with McNeese’s Creative Writing Program,” American Press, Lake Charles, LA, October 19, 2003
  • Ada B. Vincent MFA Scholarship recipient, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, March 2003

READINGS AND PRESENTATIONS

  • Workshop Presenter, Self-Editing for Writers, SORMAG 2009 Online Conference, August 2009
  • Presenter, Effective Documentation, Write to Excellence Center, McNeese State University, February 15, 2008
  • Speaker, Inception to Publication Presentation, Bayou Writers Group, Carnegie Memorial Branch Library, Lake Charles, LA, May 6, 2006, and June 3, 2006
  • Co-moderator, Book discussion on Invisible Man, Black History Month, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, March 2006
  • Speaker, Recruiting Presentation, Career Day, Clifton J. Ozen High School, Beaumont, TX, March 2006
  • Co-moderator, Book discussion on Cry, the Beloved Country, Black History Month, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, February 2006
  • Speaker, Recruiting Presentation, Career Day, Clifton J. Ozen High School, Beaumont, TX, March 2005
  • Discussion moderator of movie, “Four Little Girls,” Black History Month, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, Spring 2005
  • Discussion moderator of movie, “Imitation of Life” (1934 & 1959 versions), Black History Month, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, Spring 2005
  • Reader, “Zelda Does AA,” MFA Graduate Reading, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, May 2004
  • Introduction of author ZZ Packer, ZZ Packer Reading, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, April 2004
  • Speaker, Recruiting Presentation, Career Day, Clifton J. Ozen High School, Beaumont, TX, March 2004
  • Reader, “Burning down the House,” (short story) Women’s Fiction and Poetry Reading, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, February 2003
  • Reader, “The Opening of Closure,” (short story) Annual Conference, Texas Association of Creative Writing Teachers, Beaumont, TX, September 2002
  • Reader, “The Reunion,” (excerpt of novel-in-progress), Women’s Fiction Reading, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, February 2002

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