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Ainsley Hawthorn is a widely published historian whose work uses insights from the past to help make sense of current events. Her award-winning writing has been translated into eight languages, licensed for use in textbooks and standardized tests, and cited in a petition before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Hawthorn earned her Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale, and her academic expertise includes ancient Near Eastern literature and religion, Middle Eastern dance, sensory studies, and past pandemics. Now, as a non-fiction writer and public speaker, she fuses her research background with storytelling to bring the past to life for her audiences.
She has experience managing research teams, teaching at the university level, leading non-profit organizations, and jurying literary awards and grant applications. She is based in St. John's, NL, but is available to travel with reimbursement. Many services can also be offered virtually.
Available for:
Available for:
Research & Writing
Research & Writing
Article assignments
Report writing
Research management
Facilitation services
Speaking
Speaking
Interviews
Keynote speeches and talks
Event hosting
Panel moderation
Performance
Performance
Storytelling
Dance and movement
Photographic modelling
Writing Workshops
Writing Workshops
Pitch Perfect: How to Publish in Magazines and Newspapers - Every freelance article begins with an excellent pitch, sent to the right editor at the right time. Take a deep dive into the when, where, and how of pitching so you can start writing for your dream publications.
The Business of Writing - Writing isn’t just an art form, it’s an industry – an industry that can be confusing when you’re starting out. Learn the fundamentals of submitting your writing to publishers, applying for grant funding, and accessing royalties for your work.
How to Write about Research for a General Audience - Increase the impact of your academic or corporate work by converting your research into readable op-eds, blog posts, or articles for the general public.
Stretching for Computer Workers - If you spend all day hunched over a keyboard, this workshop is for you. Learn a series of stretches and strengthening exercises to relieve pain and improve posture.
Short Memoir: Writing Your Own Story - Do you wish you could capture your memories in writing? This workshop will help you turn your anecdotes into a gripping personal essays.
As I Heard It: Writing Someone Else's Story - Learn how to plan an interview and structure a piece of writing about another person. We'll cover as-told-to, creative nonfiction, and feature profile styles so you can choose the format that's right for your project.
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