Writing Samples
Writing samples on the Shawn Olson Artistic Network
Gone Until Tomorrow opens for Liquid 6teen
Gone Until Tomorrow opened for Liquid 6teen's return to the Columbus scene on April 23, 2004.
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Some people get excited about the simplest things. Like the glimpse of a woman's ankles.
Information Overload
An Over-Abundance of Information in the Information Age
An essay on the trends on the Internet that cause an explosion of information that is often antithetical to the ideals of democracy and progress. This essay cautions parents, teachers and community leaders to be wary of every emerging media outlet.
Educational Drop-Outs
Observations on high school drop-outs and society.
Smart Kids in Distress
Advice for young artists and free thinkers struggling in high school.
It all begins on a bad day
Chapter 1 of The Hermit Colony, a satirical story about a man named Jeremiah Williams.
Red, White & Boom
Photos of the 4th of July fireworks display in Columbus, Ohio on July 3, 2006.
July 4, 2002 Photos
July 4, 2002 photos by Shawn Olson.