Hello everyone! My name is Derrick Shaw. I am a writer currently working on making my aspirations of being a published author a reality. I and a Young Adult author primarily, but I also dabble in other areas such as action/adventure and sci-fi. 


When I'm not writing, I am an educator, working in a charter school in Brooklyn, NY, as well as currently working on finishing my BA and awaiting grad school decisions. I also love music, dancing, drawing, and cooking!

My first complete novel is entitled Ely's Guide to Saving the World. I hope you check it out!

A personal website link will be coming soon.
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • JoinedApril 5, 2011



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Tacer41 Tacer41 Mar 04, 2020 04:43PM
Hey All! A new chapter of Ely's Guide is out! Make sure you check it out!
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