Research
for Creatives is a consulting
service for performing, visual, literary, and other creative
artists who are in need of research consulting or assistance
with writing artist statements. Research
for Creatives is where
all my worlds collide! With my background in academic research
and instruction, my participation in and love of myriad art forms,
and the enjoyment I get out of helping you (fellow creative being),
I am uniquely qualified to help you find the information you
need or to eloquently express your creative ideas.
My services are tailored to each
unique client and project. I will read your script/scene/breakdown,
and help you determine
if there is anything--time period or geographic location, social
movement, style of clothing, physical or behavioral health condition,
or any number of things would help an actor make strong and specific
choices, or a writer/producer/director to maintain realism and
accuracy.
I also have experience in helping
visual artists, designers, etc. write well crafted artist statements
and compelling grant
applications. My process there is to meet with you (in person
is best but I can work remotely too as long as I can see/hear
the art), discuss the meaning and/or vision of the work, and
help you articulate yourself while maintaining your personal
voice.
My credentials include:
• Master of Library Science with
5 years of reference and instruction experience at University
and Health Sciences Libraries
• Research specialties are Literature, Theatre, and Health & Behavioral
Sciences (but I can find information on any subject!)
• BA in Literature. Relevant coursework includes: 1960s Film,
1970s Film, Survey of Popular Culture (1920-2000), History of
the English
Language, Modern Drama, Shakespeare, Music of the World's Peoples
• Contributing Author, Broadway: An Encyclopedia of Theater and
American Culture, Ed. Tom Greenfield, Ph.D., Publication expected
2010
Interested in my services?
My rates are reasonable and I
charge by the quarter-hour so you aren't paying for time that
isn't going towards your
project!
Please email
me at Shannon@ResearchForCreatives.com to set up a FREE introductory
consultation.
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Testimonials
| "Shannon's meticulous research and
attention to scientific fact and historical detail allows
me to create the most complete and believable work possible.
Her input is an invaluable tool for me, or for any professional
writer." |
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Charles Messina
Playwright, "Mercury: The Afterlife & Times of a Rock God"
Screenwriter, "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" (2010, starring Forest Whitaker
and 50 Cent) |
| "I asked Shannon
to do research for a play that I am currently working
on. She was thorough, detailed, reliable, and prompt
in providing me with the information that I requested.
Shannon is also personable, sensitive, warm and very
charming, all of which make her a joy to work with. If
you are looking for someone who is highly competent and
intelligent to do research for you, Shannon is the person
to call." |
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Alan Gordon
Playwright, Actor, and Acting Teacher |
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"I
often struggle determining the scope of my research.
My purposes are primarily in furtherance of my fiction,
and I worry about casting too short a
net—thereby overlooking descriptive and social nuances—or paralyzing
myself with an overabundance of firsthand accounts and academic papers. Shannon
understood my concerns, and identified those resources that would best assist
me. Her background as both an artist and academic was helpful not only in opening
new avenues of investigation, but also in allowing me to better articulate what
I hoped to come away with. I would recommend her services to anyone seeking a
more thorough approach to his or her subject matter."
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Douglas Silver
Writer |
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"As a visual artist, I've always been better at expressing myself through my artwork than through words. When I was in graduate school, Shannon helped me review and edit my thesis, and articulate what it was that I was trying to say about my images. She helped me reword some of the most important statements about the artwork. As we worked together, she studied my art and asked me a lot of questions so she understood my point of view. Because she’s a creative person, and also a researcher, writer, and educator, she was able to make new connections between art, ideas, and language, but I never felt like she hijacked my project—it was mine from start to finish. When my thesis was bound and published, I felt confident presenting it because of her finesse. Since graduate school I've hired her to collaborate with me on all my artist statements, and project and grant proposals. I can't recommend her highly enough."
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Joan Pamboukes
Photographer and Visual Artist |
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