I'm Brit Shew. I like to hear a good story, but I love telling a great one even more.
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I've spent more than 10 years crafting concise, consistent, creative copy. I put pen to paper for six years with a full-service marketing agency. Before that, I spent four years in the rigorous, fast-paced print and digital newspaper world, honing an impeccable writing style.
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When I was just a lil' sprout, I had difficulty conveying my web of constant ideas and thoughts – verbally. And buddy, I'm a chatterbox. To this day, I lean into written communication when my 'ole voicebox is a bit shaky.
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When I cracked open my first notebook – I found clarity.
My writing style is heavily influenced by Salinger's intricate use of adverbs. I was hooked on descriptive writing with two simple words: Mossy Teeth.
The novel, though controversial for some, is a detailed work of art. I've read it nearly 15 times, and the dialogue and Holden's interpretation of everyday events leave me in awe each time.
Catcher in the Rye
I was a chaotic, complex child growing up. I had a mind that moved a mile a minute with a mouth that didn't struggle to keep up.
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My grandmother fed my wandering mind with stories. She knew them by heart and would recite them from memory. Our favorite? Charlotte's Web.
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Growing up in rural Upstate NY, a tale of animals who had feelings and dreams, felt REAL to me. E.B. White's use of language was inspiring. “Terrific,” “Radiant,” and “Humble" were words I didn't hear often. To this day, my ears perk when I hear unique words slipped into normal conversation.
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I have a notebook of words that have evoked an interest or triggered an emotion in me.
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My favorites: Tumultuous, Mossy & Asinine