About R. J. Jeffreys
R. J. Jeffreys is a contemporary American poet, writer, novelist, writing coach, and mentor, based in Boston, Massachusetts. He is recognized for his multifaceted contributions to the literary community, including work as a celebrity ghostwriter, playwright, and executive producer for digital media. Jeffreys serves as a contributing editor and senior producer for radio interviews at the Tiferet Journal, and he is the host of the radio interview show The Write Step with R. J. Jeffreys, which focuses on leading, luminary figures in literature and the Performing Arts.
A frequent guest speaker on national media outlets; Jeffreys’ poetry, prose, and dramatic works have appeared in numerous publications and anthologies, such as Mass Poetry.org, 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Tiferet Journal, Saint Julian Press, and many others. Jeffreys was nominated for a Best of the Web Shorty Award.
Notable highlights of his early career include:
Early Recognition: His first poem was published at age 15 by the Library of Congress.
His first play Mort was professionally produced and staged at The Actors Workshop in Boston, Massachusetts when he was 26.
Community Leadership: He organized and hosted the Boston chapter of 100 Thousand Poets for Change at the Boston Public Library, which became the largest single arts and poetry reading event of its kind, archived by Stanford University
Editorial and Mentorship Roles: Jeffreys is a featured blogger, editorial consultant, and book editor, helping writers develop and publish their work. He is also a Mensa member, a Phi Theta Kappa Honors program inductee, and has been listed in "Who's Who" of college students in North America and Canada.
Education: Dual majors in English and Psychology with a minor in Music Theory from North Shore Community College, and Boston State College. And, Graduate school level study in Psychophysiology.
Summary: R. J. Jeffreys’ background and body of work are characterized by a commitment to the literary arts, both through his own writing, his support of other writers, as a coach, editor, mentor, and media host and producer.
