Claire Sheridan

In her previous professional incarnation, Claire’s work centered around crime. Having worked in prisons, courtrooms, and hospitals around the United States, she's spent a lot of time with folks facing crisis and trauma. She also has enough material to write more books than she has time left on this planet. 

 

She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Binghamton University, a master’s degree from Villanova University in criminal justice, and postgraduate courses in criminal justice from Rutgers University. She also holds a professional certificate in private investigation from the University of Washington.

 

In case you're wondering, all those credentials PLUS $5 might get you a small cup of coffee at Starbucks—in the event that you like Starbucks (which Claire does not) and/or drink coffee (which Claire definitely does)!

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After leaving criminal justice work, she served as lead writer and associate editor of a community magazine, followed by communications coordinator for a legal nonprofit. Then she went completely rogue to focus on creative writing. 

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Claire is a member of the Editorial Freelance Association and trained in the Amherst Writers & Artists method of writing group facilitation, which informs the way Claire facilitates Ignite writing workshops.

 

In addition to leading Ignite’s workshops, Claire works as an editor and as a writer. She also works with individuals one-on-one as a story coach. She's a certified yoga instructor, with a passion for Yoga Nidra.

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When she’s not living in the land of story, you’ll find Claire practicing yoga, swimming, stalking dogs, or generally being outdoors while traversing the United States with her not-husband of fifteen years in a vintage Toyota—outfitted with rooftop tent. She enjoys debating about such critical, existential concerns as where to get the best gluten-free chicken wings.