About me
Personal Profile
I’m Keila and I love stories, so I decided to work on them for a living.
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Are you working on a story but got the timeline mixed up? Do you feel your characters need more development? You want to integrate a specific theme on your work but aren't sure of what to do? Do want your voice to reach the heartstrings of your audience? I'm sure I can help you out!
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I'm a graduate born in Peru but based in New Brunswick with a passion for books, comics, and stories in general, if a story is interesting I'm on board no matter the genre!
My goal at the end of the day is to help fiction writers, poets, comic writers, scriptwriters, playwrights and other creative people to polish their works, make their ideas shine, and let their works connect with people from all over the world in a meaningful way. I can help you make your readers feel strong and raw emotions, and pull at their heartstrings with great storytelling and characters. If you are passionate about your work and ideas so am I. I do not wish to take over your idea but make it reach it's full potential.
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If we are a good fit we can make your voice resonate in people's hearts
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​Are you ready to take your ideas from 100 to the moon? Feel free to contact me with any questions.
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Education and experience
2024
Joined Rowayat as Fiction Intern for Issue 8
In March, I got the great opportunity to help out editors curate Issue 8 of Rowayat.
2024
Guest edited an issue of Lucky Jefferson
In Halloween, the issue "Foráneo" by Lucky Jefferson was launched. I had the pleasure of guest editing this issue which featured Latin American artists.
2023
Graduated from University of New Brunswick
After so much hard work, I was able to graduate!
2023
Received the Douglas & Susan Leyden Creative Writing Prize
In October I was awarded the 2022-2023 Douglas & Susan Leyden Creative Writing Prize. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the faculty members of the Discipline of English in the Department of Humanities and Languages to a student on the Saint John.
2023
Joined Mister Magazine as Guest Fiction Editor
In the summer I had the honor to join Mister Magazine, an indie magazine for emerging creatives.
2023
Joined PRISM International as Contest Reader
In May of 2023 I applied and got accepted into reading for PRISM International Magazine! I read for PRISM 2023 CNF Contest and Grouse Grind Contest 2023 and more.
2022 - 2023
Edited and published VOX XIX
In the summer of 2022, UNB offered me to be the 21st editor for the art journal "Vox." Months later it got published in April 2023.
2022
Worked at ArtsLinkNB
As a student, I got a summer internship with ArtsLinkNB, a non-profit organization that helps artists with their businesses.
2021
Started as beta reader and editor for Partridge Island Publishing
I started to volunteer at the amazing publishing company "Partridge Island Publishing." I beta read and edit manuscripts from people all over the province.