Melissa Kirsch
Melissa Kirsch (1974- ) an American author who writes predominantly about media, politics, and women’s issues. Her most recent book, The Girl’s Guide to Absolutely Everything, provides advice to women on topics ranging from financial issues to dating. Currently, Kirsch lives in New York City, blogs for the Huffington Post, and writes the "My Secret Library" column for the KGB Bar Lit.
Early life and education
Kirsch completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia in 1996.[1] She then completed a Master’s in Creative Writing at New York University.[citation needed] In her writing career, Kirsch has earned multiple writing awards and several fellowships.[citation needed]
Career
Kirsch’s professional writing career began in 1998 when she was working as a senior producer for Oxygen Media and editing the Girls On website.[2] Kirsch also wrote the advice column “Ask Princess” for Oxygen Media.[2]
Other works by Kirsch include her poem "Sleep's Underside" in Acquainted with the Night (a collection of poems about insomnia) and various articles, which have been featured in Nerve, Good Housekeeping, Ladies' Home Journal, National Geographic Traveler, New York, and Scientific American.[2][3][4]
Kirsch wrote the advice book for women in The Girl’s Guide.[2] She also blogs for the Huffington Post.[2]
Books
- The Girl’s Guide to Absolutely Everything (Workman, 2007)
References
- ^ "Spring 2007 Arts: New&Notable: The Girl’s Guide to Absolutely Everything: Melissa Kirsch (Col ’96) Workman Publishing Co." University of Virgina Magazine Spring 2007. Found at UVA Magazine website. Accessed June 22, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e Melissa Kirsch biography on her website. Accessed June 22, 2010.
- ^ Melissa Kirsch's page on the Huffington Post. Accessed June 22, 2010.
- ^ New York magazine website listing of articles by Melissa Kirsch. Accessed June 22, 2010.