Diane Exavier

writer + educator + storyteller

 

Book Editing

Brief

  • Collaborate with co-editors to publish a new edition of Jean Toomer’s Cane

  • Write introduction that contextualizes the new edition + work of contributors

  • Promote book launch through in-person + virtual events

Highlights

  • Celebrating the 100th anniversary of a deeply influential literary work

  • Collaborating with co-editors to generate ideas for a fresh, modern edition, including an Oracular Deck

  • Gathering 40+ contributors from diverse disciplines + locations to collaborate


Facilitation

The Glorious No:
A communication Workshop

Brief

  • Create a slide deck for teachers for a learning & development session

  • Facilitate workshop focusing on decision making + collaboration

  • Deliver retrospective report summarizing workshop findings

Highlights

  • Finding creative ways to make “no” feel affirmative

  • Working with teachers to identify planning + scheduling challenges

  • Creating video of slide deck using Gemini


Promotional Campaign

Brief

  • Act as on-air talent for promo campaign for Off-Broadway world premiere of Bernarda’s Daughters

  • Develop walking tour with neighborhood staples to highlight

  • Share video on Instagram, generating views that would translate to ticket sales

highlights

  • Creating a unique walking tour of a storied Brooklyn neighborhood

  • Working with a production team to scout locations + film in a casual, impromptu way

  • Generating +1k views, leading to several sold out performances

 
 

Resource Guide

Brief

  • Archive + disseminate program curriculum

  • Communicate organizational values + program themes

  • Generate clear + informative copy to align with publication design

Highlights

  • Translating teaching pedagogy into publication copy

  • Interviewing + following up with SMEs (subject matter experts)

  • Collecting photos + documentation for publication