I am an idea machine. I have an insatiable curiosity and a well-trained ability to spot contradiction, detail and irony. Below are some topic umbrellas that my work often falls under, but usually I like to crosscut topics, like toads + hurricanes or soccer + lesbianism + Zanzibar. I like to write stories that people remember and talk about long past the click. I've reported breaking news, longform narrative investigations and everything in between.

If you're an editor looking for a writer who can bring you strong story ideas, please be in touch: shannongsims@gmail.com