PRESS & FEATURES
Writing, journalism, and community work by and about Shannon McGill-Hensley, founder of Get Write with Shannon—a boutique publishing and creative strategy house.
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From Cotton to Silk
The Idle Class • Words by Shannon McGill • Photography courtesy of the artist
A feature on award-winning textile artist, author, and activist Crystal C. Mercer and the cultural and familial inspiration behind her children’s book, From Cotton to Silk: The Magic of Black Hair. This published spread reflects Shannon’s experience writing arts, culture, author, and community profiles.
View Shannon McGill’s complete Idle Class author archive:
https://idleclassmag.com/author/shannon-mcgill/
FEATURED IN
GET NAKED: One Local Writer’s Therapy Writing Transforms into a New Book
The Idle Class • 2019
A feature on the personal writing, poetry, short stories, and journal entries that became Shannon’s debut collection, Naked.
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Writer Shannon McGill Teams Up with Artists for “Naked” Book Release at Bastion Gallery
The Idle Class • 2019
Coverage of Shannon’s multimedia release for Naked, documenting her work as a published poet and her collaboration with visual and performing artists at Bastion Gallery.
Read The Idle Class feature:
https://idleclassmag.com/writer-shannon-mcgill-teams-artists-naked-book-release-bastion-gallery/
McGill Finds Hope after Loss at UAFS
University of Arkansas–Fort Smith • July 25, 2019
A university profile about Shannon’s return to college after profound personal loss, her renewed commitment to writing, and her early goal of building a career in publishing.
Read the UAFS feature:
https://uafs.edu/news/_drupal/5144.php
Meet Current Recipient: Shannon Hensley
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas • August 5, 2022
A first-person feature about completing her degree as a first-generation college graduate while raising her sons, rebuilding her life, and finding strength through education and community support.
Read the SPSF NWA feature:
https://spsfnwa.org/meet-current-recipient-shannon-hensley/
UAFS Cultural Network Hosts Candlelight Vigil for Breonna Taylor
5NEWS • 2020
News coverage of campus and community advocacy through the UAFS Cultural Network, reflecting Shannon’s commitment to creating spaces for remembrance, justice, and meaningful public conversation.
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Free Fort Smith Yoga Class
Southwest Times Record • August 10, 2014
Early local coverage of Shannon’s community-centered wellness work in Fort Smith—part of a longer history of creating accessible programs that help people connect, learn, and grow.
Read the Southwest Times Record feature:
https://www.swtimes.com/story/lifestyle/2014/08/10/free-fort-smith-yoga-class/26364143007/
MEDIA, INTERVIEWS & COLLABORATIONS
For interviews, expert commentary, speaking engagements, workshop partnerships, or media inquiries, contact Shannon through Get Write with Shannon at hello@getwritewithshannon.com.
Featured Stories
GET NAKED
The Idle Class • 2019 — Shannon’s debut collection, Naked, grew from poetry, stories, and personal journal writing.
NAKED at Bastion Gallery
The Idle Class • 2019 — Coverage of Shannon’s multimedia book release and collaboration with visual and performing artists.