Susan M. Clarke

I deliver copy and creative that support people, places and their stories.

What's My Deal?

I've been lucky

(and scrappy) enough to be a working writer for over 20 years. I love the art and craft of writing, and the daily creative problem solving.

I know how to

engage audiences. I have a background as a TV writer in addition to copy and editorial chops, and I know how to get people's attention and keep them tuned in.

Sometimes that means

distilling lots of information down into a clear, digestible nugget (read: making boring stuff interesting). Sometimes that means finding the awesome story that needs to be told. Sometimes it just means being funny.

I will help you

convert, inform or entertain. Client's choice! Let's get started!

Clients

Resume

Experience

10+ years

Freelance Copywriter

Marketing copy, content, social media, tag lines, product descriptions, consumer packaging, sell-sheets,  PR, biographies, humor greeting cards.

10+ years

Freelance Scriptwriter

TV, YouTube and podcast scripts (PBS Kids, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, History Channel); video and podcast IP development; interactive (VUI) scripts for AI robot companions (Moxie, Miko).

Education

Emerson College, Boston

BFA Creative Writing

Studied short fiction and poetry under well-known writers including Sam Cornish, Bill Knott and Martin Espada.

Volunteerism

2023 - Current
Housing Works

Event Volunteer

For the annual "Design on a Dime" interior design showcase fundraiser, I help with merchandise set-up and assisting guests.

2021-2022
Empire Station Coalition

Communications & Social Media

Social media and web design for coalition of community groups advocating for residents and small businesses in the Penn Station neighborhood.

2020-2021
Murray Hill Neighborhood Ass'n

Social Media Manager

Created fun, interesting content highlighting local businesses and history for this neighborhood which counts the Empire State Building and Grand Central Station among its neighbors.

2021-2023
Literacy Partners

Group Conversation Facilitator

Served as an English-speaking partner for ESOL learners, engaging with students through planned exercises as well as open conversation sessions.

2016-2018
Pasadena Museum of California Art

Event Volunteer

Greeted and guided visitors during exhibit openings, donor events, and community programming like free nights, discussions, and film screenings.

Areas of Interest

Decorative Arts & Design

90%

Cultural History

95%

Urbanism

90%

Comedy

90%

Skills

Writing

100%

Research

89%

Creativity

100%

Organization

100%

Communication

95%

Portfolio

My Works
Web Copy

Web Copy

Web Copy
Short Snappy Copy

Short Snappy Copy

Short Snappy Copy
Content

Content

Content
Scriptwriting

Scriptwriting

Scriptwriting
Social Media

Social Media

Social Media

Contact

Get in Touch

New York, New York

susan@susanclarke.net

How Can I Help You?