Shell Fischer is an independent journalist and editor whose work has been read on National Public Radio's Morning Edition and published in numerous national magazines. She edits both fiction and non-fiction, and writes frequently about yoga, meditation, literature, the arts, women’s issues, and other topics that interest her, especially those with unique and intriguing narratives.


By way of background, Shell holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Naropa University and a BA in Journalism from Michigan State University. Prior to working full-time on her fiction, she wrote as an award-winning journalist for almost a decade, penning  hundreds of feature stories as a staff reporter for newspapers throughout the country.


After completing her first novel “The Joy of Mom” about the Sexual Revolution as seen through the eyes of a 10-year-old girl (the first chapter won the 2009 Bronx Council on the Arts Chapter One Award, and was a finalist for the 2010 Summer Literary Seminars Unified Literary Contest and the 2008 American Short Fiction Short Story Award), Shell turned her energy toward freelance writing and editing, marrying her creative writing talents with her reporting skills.


Most recently, her stories have been published and/or are upcoming in:


Poets & Writers Magazine

Tricycle: The Buddhist Review

Utne Reader

In These Times

Bitch Magazine

AARP: The Magazine

The Saturday Evening Post

AlterNet

Fit Yoga

Time Out New York

New York Family

GAIA New York

Whole Life Times

Conscious Choice

Common Ground

The Brooklyn Rail

Yogamates

Yoga City

 
 

“Shell is a gifted writer who paints beautiful pictures with her words and fills her journalistic pieces with the kind of prose one usually only sees in fiction. Not only is Shell a fabulous writer, she's also a dogged reporter and a dream to work with.” - Marci Alboher, Author of One Person/Multiple Careers, Former New York Times columnist, and Vice President of Civic Ventures


“Shell brings an enthusiasm and discerning eye to every story she writes. She sees nuances that others miss. She takes a story beyond a place other writers are capable of.” - Wayde B. Byard, Former Managing Editor, The Winchester Star


“Whenever I'm uncertain about my prose work, I turn to Shell for advice.  Her eye for structure and image is sharp, her ear for language flawless.  Additionally, she can really get under the skin of a piece to understand its heart and soul.  I can't think of a better editor.” - Sharon Mesmer, Author of In Ordinary Time, The Virgin Formica, Half Angel/Half Lunch, and The Empty Quarter


“I couldn’t think of a better ‘nother-set-of-eyes than Shell. If you require writing and editing services, I highly recommend her.” - Kyle T. Smith, Author of 85A


“Shell has been nothing less than a lifesaver.” - Carla DeRasmo, Manager, Partner Development & Communications at Misys