David
Schaefer
Copywriter
Biography
I’m a copywriter and creative consultant with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Texas-Austin. In addition to my own published work, I’ve written and edited for nonprofits, magazines, education, and industry.
I specialize in working with organizations to elevate their brand by breathing new and creative life into their marketing copy.
There’s a spirit alive in every word
My Life In writing
Education
MFA in Creative Writing- University of Texas -Austin
Bachelors of Art - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Certificate in Technical Writing- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
UX Design Certificate - Google
Teaching
English Teacher Team Lead - Lake Travis School District
Creative Writing Teaching Assistant - University of Texas Austin
Humanities Department Head - Katherine Anne Porter School
Creative Writing Instructor - Austin Public Library
Client Work
Quarterly report and newsletter copy for Rukundo International
Landing page and ad copy for Panther Academic Support Services
Various Private Commissions.
Honors
Cultural Arts Grants- City of Austin
Adams Thesis Prize - University of Texas-Austin
Writing Fellowship- Michener Center for Writers
Writing Grant- University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Crawly Research & Writing Grant
Engler Family Writing Fellowship
Publications
Two Poems - The Bridge (print)
“Snow Dancing" - The Round, Brown University (print)
