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Title:
Contributor
Location:
Central New Jersey
Education:
Master of Arts in Journalism from NYU with concentrations in Magazine and Digital Storytelling, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Hofstra University with minors in English and Spanish.
Expertise:
Astrology, Beauty, Books, Lifestyle, Photography, Sitcoms, and Celebrities
Experience:
Courtney Shapiro was Best Life's associate editor and is a book influencer who loves photography, travel, and trying new things. Her writing has been published in Best Life, BizBash, and Long Island Weekly, as well as Cupid’s Pulse and Her Campus Hofstra. She has also published her photography work.

Courtney is knowledgeable in the topics of astrology, beauty tips and tricks, book recommendations, hair styling techniques, pest control advice, pets, and retail shopping. When she isn’t writing, you can catch her with her nose in a book since reading is her favorite hobby. She runs an Instagram account specifically for books under the username, @courts.book.nook and posts reviews, recommendations, author spotlights, and more.

Courtney officially started her journalism career during her time as an undergrad, but she’s been interested in the field since eighth grade when she was tasked with a unique creative writing project about twisted Nursery Rhymes. She’s had various internships in college and graduate school for local newspapers, entertainment and culture websites, as well as event planning content.

Courtney also loves making graphics on Canva and loves connecting her artsy side with her love for writing.
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