Bestselling speculative fiction author with 25+ years of experience as a writing instructor and editor. Her novels span science fiction, fantasy, and horror, and her work includes source material for White Wolf’s World of Darkness RPG. She also trains and evaluates AI content: reviewing and editing LLM output for narrative structure, clarity, accuracy, mood, and voice. In addition, she consults on game development (including a Roblox title based on her Coldfire Trilogy) and provides long-running guidance for writers through one-on-one editing and classroom instruction.

Celia S. Friedman

Bestselling speculative fiction author with 25+ years of experience as a writing instructor and editor. Her novels span science fiction, fantasy, and horror, and her work includes source material for White Wolf’s World of Darkness RPG. She also trains and evaluates AI content: reviewing and editing LLM output for narrative structure, clarity, accuracy, mood, and voice. In addition, she consults on game development (including a Roblox title based on her Coldfire Trilogy) and provides long-running guidance for writers through one-on-one editing and classroom instruction.

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Bestselling speculative fiction author with 25+ years of experience as a writing instructor and editor. Her novels span science fiction, fantasy, and horror, and her work includes source material for White Wolf’s World of Darkness RPG.

She also trains and evaluates AI content: reviewing and editing LLM output for narrative structure, clarity, accuracy, mood, and voice. In addition, she consults on game development (including a Roblox title based on her Coldfire Trilogy) and provides long-running guidance for writers through one-on-one editing and classroom instruction.

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Work Experience

AI Trainer (reviewing and editing LLM content)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Review and edit AI-generated content with detailed editorial feedback on structure, clarity, accuracy, mood, and voice. Write prompts and assess responses for quality and consistency.
Private Instructor / Editor
January 1, 2010 - Present
One-on-one fiction consulting and editing. Help writers revise and strengthen manuscripts, focusing on narrative structure, character development, pacing, mood, and voice. Teach worldbuilding, magical systems, and alien species design, and support planning through completion of novels and short stories.
Bestselling speculative fiction author
January 1, 1985 - Present
Published fourteen novels (science fiction, fantasy, horror) with over a million copies in print, plus numerous short stories in major magazines and anthologies. Also authored gaming resource material for White Wolf’s World of Darkness.
Classroom Instructor (Creative Writing / Script Analysis) at University and High School
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 2015
Taught creative writing and script analysis at high school and university levels. Led workshops and seminars for diverse audiences, including academic and community groups. Conducted a volunteer writing workshop at a juvenile detention facility.
Assistant Professor of Costume Design at SUNY Geneseo and Shenandoah University
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001
Taught creative writing, script analysis, intro to theater, and various design-related classes and workshops. Designed costumes for 100+ shows for university, TV, and Equity productions.
Consultant (Roblox game)
January 1, 0001 - Present
Consult for a Roblox game currently in development based on the Coldfire Trilogy. Provide background material, narrative development, and artistic feedback to support faithful adaptation.

Education

M.F.A. at University of Georgia
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001
B.F.A. at Adelphi University
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Other