Michelle Schusterman
Michelle is a musician and freelance writer just trying to see the world while doing what she loves for a living.
After graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in music education, Michelle taught band in Texas for four years. A two week trip to Brazil, studying various forms of Brazilian music in a series of masterclasses in Salvador, Rio, and Sao Paolo left Michelle with a desire to live in the land of samba.
Michelle and her husband spent a year in Salvador relaxing on the beach and attending as many concerts as possible, followed by a year in South Korea eating kimchi and braving the winter.
In addition to traveling and writing, Michelle plays the steel drum in several bands and is an aspiring novelist. She is the Associate Editor for MatadorGoods, part of the popular online magazine MatadorTravel. Michelle is also a writer for TheiPhoneAppReview, where she happily plays with iPhone apps and writes reviews.
A blog addict, Michelle maintains three blogs. Her personal blog about music, writing, and travel can be found on her website, MusicTravelWrite. She also keeps a travel blog with Matador Travel. In the spring of 2009, Michelle and a group of fellow aspiring novelists from different parts of the world started a blog for anyone interested in Young Adult literature. Now yaHighway has a regular readership spanning six continents.
Michelle, her husband, and their chocolate lab Adi are planning on relocating to New York City in the fall of 2009.
Latest Articles
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How to Use Twitter for Freelance Writing
Twitter is a great networking tool for freelance writers, but more importantly, it allows writers to take part in a supportive online community.
Sep 19, 2010
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How to Format a Fiction Manuscript
A finished novel must be properly formatted in standard manuscript form before it's ready to submit.
Aug 15, 2010
- Michelle Schusterman
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How to Start a Group Blog for Writers
Blogging with a group of writers or novelists leads to a more popular blog with less work.
Jun 15, 2010
- Michelle Schusterman
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How to Write a Synopsis for a Novel
Part of querying and submitting a manuscript for publication includes writing a strong synopsis or summary.
Jun 6, 2010
- Michelle Schusterman
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Review of Mandy and Andy iPhone App
Mandy and Andy - The Seasons is a fun storybook with interactive options for children to play on the iPhone or iPod Touch.
May 23, 2010
- Michelle Schusterman
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How to Create an Author Website
Writers can make a free website to promote their books and share news and announcements with their readers.
May 2, 2010
- Michelle Schusterman
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How to Start a Book Review Blog
Reviewing books on a professional blog is an exciting way to share literary opinions and possibly receive free advanced copies of new novels.
Apr 25, 2010
- Michelle Schusterman
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ESL Tutor Training
Find programs and training to make it easier to find an English as a Second Language tutor or teacher position.
Mar 28, 2010
- Michelle Schusterman
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What is a Beta Reader?
A beta reader can help writers identify problems with consistency, plot, characterization, world building, and more when revising a novel.
Mar 1, 2010
- Michelle Schusterman
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Portuguese Restaurants in NYC
There are many places in the Big Apple that offer menus with traditional Portuguese dishes.
Feb 15, 2010
- Michelle Schusterman
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