About Caroline
Caroline Shannon has worked as an independent writer and pitch strategist for more than 15 years.
Her work has appeared in national and digital publications, including The Cut, Redbook, Bustle, Narratively, Good Housekeeping, Mic, DAME, Jenny, Mashable, and SheKnows. She holds a BA in Journalism from Point Park University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University.
Caroline is currently seeking representation for her memoir, Mother-Eaten: Notes on My Postpartum Body and Identity, which examines how reproductive bodies are managed, misread, and made legible by systems that do not fully understand them.
She lives in Pittsburgh, PA, with her husband, daughter, and three cats.
Published Work
Nice things people have said about Caroline …
“Caroline is your go-to gal for all things pitching. She’s got her finger on the pulse, a keen eye, and is as articulate and well-read as you can get. Caroline’s essays and angles challenge me to think more deeply, and her enthusiasm and dedication to her peers and colleagues are admirable.”
“As a tenured professor, I am allegedly a writing expert, yet Caroline taught me more in one course than I learned in entire graduate classes. She has an amazing way of being specific about what is needed for a particular pitch in a specific market while also engaging deeply with my goals and my voice. She projects possibility in all she does, be it one-on-one or in a group. If I don’t get work out there, it’s on me because Caroline has shown me exactly what to do.”
“Caroline’s group class on pitching publications was a breakthrough for me. She affirmed my editorial ideas and helped me see my stories more clearly. Because of her encouragement and strategic guidance, I was able to persevere with my pitch past the ‘not-the-right-fit’ rejections and find a home for my story. People are still sharing and discussing the piece nearly a year later.”
“I owe Caroline’s teaching more credit than I can describe. Her workshops provided the perfect structure to streamline and focus my pitches. Looking back at where I started, I can see the improvement. Her feedback helped me gain the confidence I needed to reach the writing goals I should be setting. I could not ask for a better teacher.”