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About Me
Arlaina Tibensky’s writing has appeared in One Story, Smokelong Quarterly, Stanchion, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, The Reckon Review, The Madison Review, Inkwell, Thimble Lit, Literary Mama, The New York Times and elsewhere and has been anthologized in New Stories from the Midwest 2018.
She has been recognized by the New York Foundation for the Arts, the Sustainable Arts Foundation, The New Jersey State Council for the Arts, and the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance.
You can hear her stories read aloud at The Dinner Party Download, Short Story Today, and The Razor.
Recent work has been nominated for Best of the Net, Pushcart, and The Best Small Fictions.
And Things Fall Apart, her YA novel about a girl obsessed with Sylvia Plath, was a Junior Library Guild Selection and an ALA/YALSA reader's choice nomination.
She is working, as ever, on a new novel.
It's coming along nicely, thank you for asking...
Need Help With Your Manuscript? I can help!
As an accomplished writer and workshop instructor, I've worked with writers of all abilities to get their fiction into fighting shape. My clients have found success with self publishing, indie presses, literary magazines, and even the big five. Weather you're looking for a beta read, developmental edit, final polish, or project-long mentoring, ask me how we can work together to get your words out into the world.
I believe in working closely with clients to ensure their vision is realized. From the initial consultation to the final draft and beyond, I look forward to collaborating with you to ensure your goals are met.
Click on the Center for Fiction link below to learn more about my approach and how I think about writing to your strengths.
Testimonials from Happy Clients:
"Your critique was very clear and insightful
and exceeded my expectations."
-- Kenneth A.
"Thank you for that invaluable help so long
ago. -- Tina L.
"Many thanks for guiding me through the infancy of the book, helping to build my story as a skeleton, and giving it a direction to walk."
--Momoko U.
"I really appreciate your insights."
--Kathleen D.
"I just wanted to say again how much I appreciate your comments, critique, and suggestions. They are so thoughtful and incredibly helpful as I get ready to revise my novel. They make so much sense and I’m definitely looking forward to putting them into action."
-- Ian G.
"This acceptance is very cool and would not have happened without you. Thank you!"
--E.J. K.
"Dear Arlaina, Thanks for all your help 'birthing' this novel and its characters."
--N. Tran
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