About Me.

EXPERIENCE

Editor
Ouroboros Speculative Literary Magazine (May - Dec 2023)
  • Engaged in a personalized collaboration, delving into detailed discussions to grasp writers' artistic intents, and providing guidance to ensure their pieces met editorial standards while authentically reflecting their individual creative visions
  • Evaluated 45 submissions within a compressed timeframe of 3 weeks, surpassing the designated workload and exemplifying a meticulous approach to manuscript review


Secretary
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society (Jan - Dec 2023)
  • Facilitated weekly writing workshops for fellow students, providing constructive feedback and critiques to help improve their writing skills
  • Offered insightful feedback and suggestions to help members refine and develop their writing projects

​Fiction Editor
Riverrun Literary Magazine (Oct 2018 - Apr 2019)
  • Edited & proofread over 20 fiction submissions, collaborating with a team of five editors to publish six high-quality stories across multiple genres
  • Provided detailed feedback to writers to improve the clarity & quality of their submissions, ensuring adherence to the Chicago Manual of Style
SKILLS

Excel + SEO + Proofreading + Copyediting + Marketing + Accounting

Hi there! My name is Alexus Trujillo, and I am a recent graduate with a passion for creative writing and graphic novels.

I've always been fascinated by the power of storytelling to connect people and shed light on underrepresented cultures and historical events. Hunger Games and I Kill Giants are two stories that particularly inspired me to explore these themes in my own work.
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Recently, I've been focused on exploring Hispanic and Indigenous cultures in my writing, digging into the rich history and language of these communities to create meaningful stories that resonate with readers. I'm particularly drawn to exploring the experiences of people who struggle with selective mutism or introversion, and I believe that my writing can help to bring awareness and understanding to these often misunderstood experiences.

In addition to writing, I enjoy collaborating with artists to create graphic novels that bring these stories to life. My experience working on projects like these has taught me the importance of effective communication and collaboration in bringing a creative vision to fruition.
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Thanks for taking the time to read a bit about me, and I hope you enjoy exploring my portfolio!

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts Creative Writing
​Business Administration Minor
Chapman University (Fall 2023)
AWARDS

Provost & Dean's List
Consistent recognition for academic excellence based on GPA

2024 Intro AWP Journal Project Nominee
​Awaiting results
RELEVANT COURSES

​+ Advanced Workshop & Techniques For Fiction & Creative  Nonfiction
+ Technical Writing
+ Young Adult Literature
+ Fundamentals Of Marketing
+ Theory & Practice Of Writing, Tutoring, Conferencing