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ABOUT ME

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Writer. Editor. Tutor. 

Hi, I'm Tara (she/her)! I'm an avid reader (especially of YA lit), a coffee maniac, and a full-time dog lover. I live in Chapel Hill, NC with my two puppers, Evie and Ollie, and I currently work as an Editorial Coordinator with BookBaby, a  self-publishing company.

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A little about my education: In 2020, I graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a BFA in Creative Writing, a Minor in English, and a Certificate in Publishing. Here, I interned with several literary magazines and a book publisher to expand my skills and understanding of the industry. In 2019, I attended the NYU Summer Publishing Institute, where I learned directly from publishing professionals and completed various book and magazine projects in the heart of New York City. 

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My goal is to publish creative content that makes a positive difference in both the publishing community and the lives of our readers.

Awards & Certifications

Recipient, Distinguished Engagement Award

Given to only 40 UNCW students for significant contributions to the university community.

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Adobe Certified Associate in Print & Digital Publication Using Adobe InDesign

April 2019 – April 2022

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International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC), Level III, Master Tutor

Lifetime Certification

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First Place of 50 Applicants,

2016-17 Jo Ann Seiple Composition Contest

Rhetorical Analysis of Monica Lewinsky's TED Talk, "The Price of Shame"

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Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society's International Conference 2020

Invited to present my non-fiction essay,

"Even Saguaros Have Blossoms"

 

Upon Graduation:

Magna Cum Laude, 3.88 GPA

University Honors in Creative Writing

CONTACT

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