Jim Schley

Jim Schley is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the fields of literature, arts, and nonprofit journalism. Currently serving as a co-producer and performer for the Parish Players, Jim is involved in the revival of Bertolt Brecht's one-act plays. As a public scholar and book discussion leader for the Vermont Humanities Council, Jim engages communities through literature. Freelance writing and editing are conducted through Schley Editorial, along with contributions as a writer for Seven Days. Jim is also an author, with a book of poems titled "AS WHEN, IN SEASON" published by Marick Press. Additional roles include trustee at the Anne Slade Frey Charitable Trust, partner at Blue Moon Community LLC, and former poetry editor for Northern Woodlands Magazine. Educational background includes a BA in Literature and Creative Writing and Native American Studies from Dartmouth College and an MFA in Poetry from Warren Wilson College.