I’m Ariele Sieling.
Writer. Author. Storyteller.

Over the past ten years, I have written and worked for a wide variety of companies across many industries. I have amassed a large group of samples of my writing--what I have placed here is just to give an example of the types of projects I have worked on. If you are interested in my services, I am also happy to provide a sample specific to what you’re looking for.

For more information about my career and experience, please visit my LinkedIn.

If you have any questions simply email me at ariele[at]arielesieling.com or fill out my contact form.

These are samples of my writing that can be accessed for free. My entire catalog is at the bottom of this page.

• The Bench at the End of the Universe (2022)—a science fiction short story

• The Art of Wandering (2021)—a memoir-style essay

• Tentacles and Teeth (2018)—the first novel in my Land of Szornyek series, which is a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi, action & adventure series with lots of monsters

• Poison Apple (2013) —A short story sci-fi retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves published in Bewildering Stories magazine

• https://roxburytenants.org/ (2023): website copy for the Roxbury Tenants of Harvard non-profit based in Boston.

• https://shepherd.com/best-books/cinderella-retellings-with-a-unique-spin (2022): a blog post on Cinderella retellings

• https://agprescue.org/category/news/ (2021): a non-profit dog rescue (see articles marked “written by Ariele Sieling”)

• https://www.yellowarrowpublishing.com/ (2019): a literary-based non-profit focused on supporting women writers (specifically see “About Us,” “Internships,” and “Home”.

• www.thetableofplenty.com (2016): a Maine-based nonprofit that serves food in their local community

• www.discounttimeshares.com (2015): a for-profit timeshare resale company

• www.grandresidencetimeshare.com/ (2015): a different for-profit timeshare resale company

• Book Description - Antarctic Expeditions by Dr. Richard Fralick

• Web Design Client Questionnaire

• Company Services Descriptions:

  • Web Content Marketing

  • SEO

  • Social Media Marketing

  • UX & UI Design

• Universal Longings Buried in Fairy Tales (2022): an essay on universal longings and how they affect our enjoyment of narrative

• The Impact of Narrative in Day-to-Day Life (2021): an essay on how narrative infiltrates our lives in unexpected ways

• How To Buy A Book (2020): an exploration of the current book industry and ethical book-buying

• What is the Pyr Paw? (2020): an explanation of a quirky characteristic of a Great Pyrenees dog

• Storytelling & Pebble In The Sky (2019): a critique of Pebble In The Sky by Isaac Asimov

• 3 Ways To Increase Productivity By Making Your Office Space Work For You (2018): an explication of three strategies for designing an office to increase productivity

• A Day In the Life of a Scientist (2016): an interview with scientist Dr. Dick Fralick on his experiences exploring the depths of the ocean in Antarctica in the 1960s

• 7 Ways To Stay Motivated When Freelancing Gets Rough (2015): an exploration of a variety of strategies for staying motivated when you work for yourself

• The Sacred Shed on the Edge of the Ravine

• Antarctic Expedition

• A Bee's Guide to Managing Beekeepers

Most of the videos I've worked on are copyrighted and used behind private platforms for training and similar purposes. But to provide a sample, I have included a couple of screenshots. Each eLearning module included a video script, a written informational section, and activities help cement the lessons in the learner's mind.

Writer’s Reach

A series of non-fiction books on the craft of publishing and marketing.

• How To Build A Book Marketing Strategy

• The Intersection of Setting and Story

• Building An Author Brand That Suits You

• How To Pants A Novel

• Hook, Line, and Cliffhanger

Aria’s Song Trilogy

A future fantasy trilogy.

• Aria

• Fugue

• Opus

Land of Szornyek

A post-apocalyptic science fiction series with monsters and lots of action.

• Tentacles and Teeth (Book 1)

• City of Dod (Book 2)

• Lamplighters Society (Book 3)

• Vault of Bones (Book 4)

• Voro’s Return (Book 5)

• Breath of Fire (Book6)

• Fog & Flame (Book 7)

Rove City

Science fiction fairytale retellings set on an interstellar traveling space city.

• Midnight Wings (Book 1)

• The Stalk (Book 2)

• Silver Arm (Book 3)

• Hook’s Regret (Book 4)

• Ungrateful Bot (Book 5)

• Rattled (Book 6)

• She-Bear (Book 7)

• Midnight Flight (Book 8)

• Giantkiller (Book 9)

• The Silver Skull (Book 10)

Discordant Essays

Essays on life, ethics, and philosophy.

• Art and the Artist: On Being A Fan Of Problematic People

• The Prodigal Son’s Less Famous Sister

Sablewood

Fantasy set in the shade of the mysterious Sablewood.

• Wilt & Wane (Book 1)

Zirian Chronicles

Science fiction portal series set on another planet.

• Wagered Whims

• Sundered Sky (Book 1)

• Clock Watch (Book 2)

• Driftless (Book 3)

• Singular Cipher (Book 4)

• Fall of the Flighters (Book 5)

Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep

Stories about a tiny unicorn sheep set in a big world.

• Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep Goes to the Beach

• Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep Visits the Apiary

• Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep and the Walnut Skunk Family Thanksgiving

• Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep and the Christmas Surprise

• Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep Makes Pancakes

• Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep Goes for a Hike

• Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep Walks the Dog

Magazine & Journal Publications

These are samples of my work that have been published in magazines, journals, and anthologies.

• The Lilac Tree (published in Yellow Arrow Publishing’s Winter 2020 Volume RESILIENCE)

• The Beekeeper’s Daughter (published in Bee Culture Magazine)

• Poison Apple (published in Bewildering Stories magazine)

• Tailless (published in Through A Tangled Wood, an anthology)

• Greenhouse Gas (published in Celestial, an anthology)

• The Ghost Below (published in Spectral Tales, an anthology)

• Red and White (published in Out of the Darkness, an Amphibian Press anthology)

• The Stalk (published in Beamed Up, an Amphibian Press anthology)