Writing
Writing for Higher Education
Military playbook guides stateside lives of Scranton-bred trauma surgeons
By Sandra Snyder / For The Scranton Journal, Fall 2016
Written for the University of Scranton alumni magazine
Drs. Donald Jenkins and Daniel Grabo: a closer look at impressive credentials and medical talking points in layman's terms
By Sandra Snyder / For The Scranton Journal, Fall 2016
Online-extra companion piece for "Military Playbook Guides Stateside Lives of Scranton-bred trauma surgeons"
A chat with actor John Mahon: ‘The Monk’ finds his purpose in life – and the purpose of his polio
By Sandra Snyder / For The Scranton Journal
A short-form feature and alumnus profile for The University of Scranton alumni magazine
Yes, he said that: John Mahon unplugged
By Sandra Snyder / For The Scranton Journal
Online extra: Notable quotables from actor John Mahon compiled for the University of Scranton alumni magazine
Doing the dirty work, Sharon Kneiss, ’77, has found fulfillment
By Sandra Snyder / For The Scranton Journal
An alumna profile for the University of Scranton alumni magazine
Joint medical simulation bigger and better this year
By Sandra Snyder / For The Scranton Journal, Winter 2016
For the University of Scranton community newsletter
Teamwork is key goal of medical simulation
By Sandra Snyder / For The Scranton Journal
Same subject, previous year: a feature story for the University of Scranton community newsletter
University of Scranton is last stop on way to world robotics competition
By Sandra Snyder / For The Scranton Journal
A feature for the University of Scranton community newsletter
Assessments have become transformational across University departments
By Sandra Snyder / For The Scranton Journal, Spring 2017
Written for the University of Scranton alumni magazine
Benefactors’ $1.5M gift to support University of Scranton Department of Communication
By Sandra Snyder
A press release for the University of Scranton division of Institutional Advancement
Educators inspired by trip to Cuba, a literate land where imagination is king
By Sandra Snyder
A feature piece for the University of Scranton Community Newsletter
Island journey provides up-close look at true community nursing
By Sandra Snyder
A feature piece for the University of Scranton community newsletter
University, Scranton Prep once again support Scranton Shakespeare Festival
By Sandra Snyder
A quick-hit press release for the University of Scranton
Partnership provides eye-opening look at prisoner recidivism
By Sandra Snyder
A feature piece for the University of Scranton community newsletter
Scanathon celebrates a digitized new-old world
By Sandra Snyder
An event feature for the University of Scranton community newsletter
Royal Engineers put University on the high-tech map
By Sandra Snyder
A press release and feature piece for the University of Scranton community newsletter
Students, staff see world through green-colored glasses
By Sandra Snyder
A press release and feature story for the University of Scranton
University calls community to arms in battle against illiteracy
By Sandra Snyder
A feature piece for the University of Scranton community newsletter
MHA study-abroad program a model for global graduate education
By Sandra Snyder
A long-form feature (with optional trims) written for the University of Scranton
Diploma location comes alive as a virtual journey comes to an end
By Sandra Snyder / For The Scranton Journal
A feature for the University of Scranton alumni magazine
Entertainment Review
Oh, what a show!
The Times Leader, Feb. 7, 2014
"Jersey Boys" comes to Scranton, and oh what a splash it makes.
Personality profile
Romancing a church: New pastor nonchalant about her history-making
The Times Leader
A female pastor makes an early mark.
Breaking news story
Police chief defends ill-advised raid
The Times Leader, October 8, 2000
This story won first place for Breaking News in the best-of-the-year awards.
Columns -- from The Times Leader At Home section
Mourning glories: Death illuminates honor in our midst
The Times Leader, April 5, 2014
A reflection on the life in death, written after yet another funeral.
Rabbit food goes down in family history
The Times Leader, May 10, 2014
A lighthearted look back at childhood, by the stubborn one herself.
It's prime time for copycatting
The Times Leader
Because not all writing has to be serious or make a big, important point.
Advancement and Appeals Communications
A letter seeking event support
For NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, 2016
Can you help us in one of several ways?
A thank you letter for event support
For NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, 2015
We could not have done this without you.
An annual campaign appeal
For NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, 2015
An annual appeal letter to potential donors
A letter seeking event sponsorship
For NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, 2015
Can you support the cause of HOME?
A donor thank-you letter
For NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, 2015
You can never say thank you enough to a donor!
A challenge letter, to participate in an unusual event
For NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, 2016
We have a grand idea for you ...
A promotional piece for the Web
For NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, 2015
An event summary and pitch to the community
Writing for social media (Facebook,Twitter, etc.)
A thank you for service rendered
For NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, Facebook 2015
We asked; they answered.
Thank you and happy Thanksgiving!
For NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, 2015
A Facebook appeal update
A summary of a fun event element
For NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, Facebook 2015
Mini profiles of two gala honorees, written for the Web
For NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, 2015
Feedback and Testimonials
A little reader feedback
The Times Leader
Always a treat when readers take the time to say something nice.
A writer's review
A LinkedIn testimonial from a senior editor at rollingstone.com
An endorsement from Joseph Hudak
A colleague's review
A LinkedIn testimonial from a former colleague.
An endorsement from John M. Castagna, M.A., strategic communications