"Hi! My name is Ryan, I'm a Pittsburgh based creative writer with a rich background in the performing and liberal arts. I am a screenwriter and blogger who also chronicles his life experiences by way of a journal/memoir. I am a voracious reader and I think that reading and writing are two of the most important skills a person can have; two qualities that ensure a rich and satisfying life full of constant growth and learning. I believe that writing is a vehicle for self-expression and understanding, and a great tool for any person to have--no matter their industry.

I think the education of the next generation of writers and and artists is very, very important, and it is something that I am truly passionate about. I consider myself to be a very understanding and patient person, and I love assisting others in their understanding of new topics and subjects. I look at each new student as a different chance for myself to both make a difference in someone else's life and learn something new about myself as well, by way of each student's different obstacles or needs. I look forward to hearing from you! I'm an open book so please don't hesitate to address any questions or concerns you may have.

Throughout college I took years of classes on the subject of the English language, including grammar and phonetics, creative writing, screenwriting/playwriting, English literature, and a very intensive study on the great William Shakespeare. My background as a stage performer also instilled me a certain confidence in public speaking and presentation, which is a necessary companion for any writer or fine arts advocate.

I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in the Study of Music Theater from the University of Hartford, and graduated honors. In my four years of study, my curriculum covered centuries of different forms of theatrical styles and techniques, including but not limited to Meisner, Strasberg, Stanislavsky, Shakespeare, Greek theater, Improvisation, Comedia Dell'arte, Public Speaking, Screenwriting/Playwriting, and acti" less...