About me
Personal Profile
I’m Keila and I love the emotions stories can bring to people. If you love the power honesty and emotions can give to a story, you have come to the right place.
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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!
I'm an editor 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.
If we are a good fit we can make your voice resonate in people's hearts
Are you ready to take your ideas from 100 to the moon? Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Education and experience
2025
Got certificates for completing The Narrative Craft courses' "Get to Grips with Worldbuilding" and "Get to Grips with Perspective and Point of View"
The Narrative Craft is the collection of services provided by editor, coach and writer Dr. Andrew Hodges. They offer editing services as well as courses for self editing. I had the pleasure to complete the courses "Get to Grips with Worldbuilding" and "Get to Grips with Perspective and Point of View". You can find more about The Narrative Craft here.
Gave private EFA BIPOC Chapter talk
I had the pleasure to give a talk about queer and BIPOC representation to other editors and writers in the EFA BIPOC Chapter organization.
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.
Joined Rowayat as Fiction Intern for Issue 8
In March, I got the great opportunity to help out editors curate Issue 8 of Rowayat.
Started to work as a freelance editor
I officially opened my freelance business. You can check what my clients have to say under testimonials.
2023
Graduated from University of New Brunswick
After so much hard work, I was able to graduate! I received a BA in English and Communication Studies.
Received the Douglas & Susan Leyden Creative Writing Prize
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.
Joined Mister Magazine as Guest Fiction Editor
In the summer I had the honor to join Mister Magazine, an indie magazine for emerging creatives.
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
Edited and published VOX XIX
Worked at ArtsLinkNB
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.
As a student, I got a summer internship with ArtsLinkNB, a non-profit organization that helps artists with their businesses.