About
About Nel
Creative writing
Creative writing
Also known as 'Nicole' professionally in education and consulting, I am focused on writing creatively, pursuing publication routes for fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, as well as helping others perfect their own manuscripts through deliberate and mindful editing.
Creative writing
Creative writing
Creative writing
I write fictional stories of extraordinary occurrences happening to seemingly ordinary people. Maybe my nonfiction fits this description, too—my own small life made glossy by tales of the miraculous in everyday moments.
Editing
Digital learning
Digital learning
I like to read stories as much as I like to write them—maybe more! Whether a manuscript is a memoir, or police procedural, or a collection of poetry, I handle your writing with care and polish your words to bring out their natural shine.
Digital learning
Digital learning
Digital learning
Using digital technologies within a 1-1 classroom and remotely for over ten years, I design interactive learning for engaging course delivery. I am completing a digital learning professional certification to be finished in early 2026.
About Nel
While writing novels, short stories, poetry, and games keeps me inspired, my background in education gives the pedagogical experience to design creative digital learning. I look for projects that pique my interest, which as luck would have it, is easy to do—my interests are wide and varied.
Currently based in London, I am originally from the U.S. I work with the educational charity Ignite Hubs as a Creative Writing Instructor, developing and teaching online curriculum.
Education
MA Creative Writing, University of Westminster, Distinction, 2024
MA English, Transnational and Multicultural Literature,
East Carolina University, 4.0/4.0, 2018
MS Secondary Education, Saint Joseph's University, 3.95/4.0, 2013
BA English, Mount Saint Mary's College, 3.815/4.0, 2008
Affiliations
Member of the Society of Authors
2025 Judge, The Simply Script Writing Contest
2024 Judge, The Simple Script Project Writing Contest
Qualified Teacher Status, Department of Education
North Carolina Professional Educator's License, United States
Experience
Jan 2025 – current
Creative Writing Instructor, Ignite Hubs – London, U.K.
August 2023 – current
Writer and Editor, Freelance – London, U.K and worldwide
January 2013 – July 2023
English Educator, Creative Writing Club Mentor, Art & Literary Magazine Teacher-Editor, Newspaper Teacher-Editor, Cardinal Gibbons High School – Raleigh, U.S.
