Dakota Smith

Writer and Editor

With a decade of expertise in writing and editing across genres, I am committed to the power of language and communication in driving innovative storytelling and promoting diverse perspectives — standing as a powerful catalyst for collective action.

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2024 - Present

Creative Writing Instructor

Serves as a Creative Writing Instructor in poetry for The Saturday Program at Cooper Union. Built curriculum specifically for art students to experiment with poetic craft, form, and innovation while building the technical writing skills necessary to prepare for becoming working artists, such as personal statements, bios, and essay writing.

2020 - Present

Editor & Judge

Developmental and line editing services provided to authors in any genre. Works also prepared for successful publication. Serves as a manuscript screener for the Alice James Book Award and a judge for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.