Ashanti Anderson, who goes by the name Shan (pronounced "Shawn"), is a Black Queer Disabled writer and a 2023 National Endowment for the Arts fellow. Shan is the author of Black Under, which won the Spring 2020 Black River Chapbook Competition at Black Lawrence Press. A two-time Pushcart Prize nominee, Shan's poems have appeared in POETRY magazine, World Literature Today, and elsewhere. Shan's other published and produced works include essays, research articles, stage plays, screenplays, and tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). Shan is also a wedding officiant, writing consultant, and is currently studying to become a mental health therapist. Shan lives in Philly and uses he/they pronouns.
Teaching, Trainings, & WorkshopsTopics: creative writing, mental health, trauma-informed care, cultural competency, health equity, and SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics)Honorarium expected.
Manuscript Feedback (Poetry, Prose, Script, & Hybrid works) 1-49 pages: $2.50 to $2.75 per page ($25 minimum) 50-99 pages: $3 to $3.25 per page 100+ pages: $3.50 to $4 per pageAdmissions Assistance (personal statement and resume edits, interview prep) Starting at $250Resumes & Cover Letters $25 per pageAll work can be done via email. Video consultations available upon request.Email [email protected]
OFFICIANT SERVICES Weddings, elopements, vow renewals, marriage license signings, and custom vows/ceremonies.I write one-of-a-kind ceremonies to match your once in a lifetime love story. Couples of all gender identities, orientations, ethnicities, and faiths welcome.LGBTQ+ Affirming: I don’t just tolerate your love, I CELEBRATE it.I'm a perfect fit for couples who want to take a creative and culturally-affirming approach to their ceremony.Learn more at ae-anderson.com
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