Nicole Dieker Finley
Writer, musician, freelancer.
now

July 2024

Began drafting MELISANDE.

Completed four assignments for Newsweek and four assignments for Vox.

Coached one writer on her novel and another writer on her memoir. Paused future writing consultancies to focus on MELISANDE.

Taught two piano students.

Played in the pit orchestra for Quincy Community Theatre's production of NEWSIES.

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November 2024

Scored "To a Fairy Godmother" for MELISANDE. Completed two assignments for Bankrate and one for Vox. Taught two

October 2024

Scored "Like You" for MELISANDE. Applied to the Illinois Creative Accelerator Fund to support MELISANDE. Completed four assignments

September 2024

Scored "Once Upon a Time" and "Twice Trouble" for MELISANDE. Applied to Emergent Ventures to support

August 2024

Completed the Act One book for MELISANDE. Completed four assignments for Newsweek, two for Bankrate, and one for Vox. Taught

June 2024

Married Larry Finley, the great love of my life. Completed four freelance assignments for Newsweek, one for AOL, one for