My Writers Journey

I knew I was a creative soul by the time I was about 12 years old. It's about the same time I fell in love with reading, and playing video games. My reality was exfoliated on a daily basis by fantastical adventures on the screen and on the page. 

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A couple of years later, I realized I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to wield the magic of words and do unto others what my favorite authors had done unto me. I wanted to curate creativity and escape. I was 14 when I decided to take it upon myself to ensure I had the education I needed to further and better my craft. I decided to apply and transfer schools.

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I attended the Chicago High School for the Arts, where I was able to major in Creative Writing at only 15 years old.  I dedicated the three years I had left of my high school career to growing as a writer and storyteller. I was in school from 8am-5pm daily and then I went home to write more. 

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After high school, I continued my journey at Stephens College in Columbia, MO where I learned different types of storytelling and how to apply it to different media. When I was 19, I got my first piece of fiction writing published in an online journal,"The Acentos Review." Best of all, I found a love for trans-media storytelling. It took me (give or take) 8 years to realize the two things I loved could become one. While I loved writing stories, I also loved storytelling across for different types of media whether it be social media, blogs, websites, or emails. This only grew my passion.

 

I wrote for the award-winning, Stephens Life Magazine, had an additional six pieces of writing published across all genres, networked with a bounty of creatives, and best of all got the opportunity to fall in love with collaboration—all before I graduated college

Since then I've had the opportunity to use my writing abilities to learn more, grow, and thrive in my marketing roles since then. ​

I'm always looking to maximize learning opportunities in my professional roles. I prioritize creative space, community, and passion. I yearn to work with a team as passionate as I am about collaboration and the infinite possibilities of putting multiple creative souls together. Let's work together!