Rachel Shapiro

Freelance Writer

As a freelance writer, I have written successful petitions for an animal rights organization, articles for a pop culture website, itineraries for various destinations, guides to student life, travel tips for college students, and content for a job recruitment website. I also have a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Edinburgh.

Portfolio

Short Stories

Thestoryshack
The Convenience Store

The Convenience Store' on Story Shack ✓ Illustrated flash fiction ✓ Art by Nevena Katalina.

Flashfictionmagazine
07/06/2023
The Watch

One thousand word flash fiction story.

Articles and Blog Posts

Animal Channel
01/14/2022
Goose frantically taps on animal hospital's window and begs to see injured mate

The pair have made a home for themselves in the pond near the Cape Wildlife Center in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The vets at the wildlife center know the pair and are always happy to see them. Unfortunately, though, one day Arnold was injured while he was swimming, most likely by a snapping turtle or another predator.

The Feed
03/26/2016
How to Live in NYC on a Budget | The Feed

New York City has a reputation for being an expensive place to live. Things do tend to cost more in the Big Apple- But with some planning, it is possible to live in New York City without spending a fortune. These are some ways to make New York work for your budget.

The Feed
03/13/2016
Where to Find Free Events in NYC | The Feed

Every day, there are tons of free, high-quality events happening throughout New York City. Here's where you can find some of the best free events in New York City.