About Us

It all begins with an idea, a spark of imagination, a desire for creative expression, and a dream to be published. Maybe you have writing that you want to share with the world. Or maybe you want to tap into your creative side and need guidance on how to get started on writing a poem or story.

Whatever it is, we want to help you level up your work and shine in the next issue of our digital publication. Our interactive magazine utilizes reader interaction in various forms for a more immersive experience. Be seen, be heard, and be celebrated as we are looking for diverse voices.

If we have piqued your interest, we invite you to read our submission guidelines, and we also encourage you to join us for our upcoming free online webinars and courses on producing poetry, creating short stories, and using writing as healing. Therefore, please subscribe to our newsletter and receive updates on our upcoming calendar of events.

Meet Our Mentor

Yelena Bailey-Kirby is a creative writing, literature, and English composition professor and writer, artist, and graphic designer. Moreover, as our mentor, she launched this interactive digital publication and website in January 2024 after starting several creative course projects upon being awarded a grant in the fall 2023 semester. Her other ‘Level Up and Shine’ projects included students utilizing digital tools and technologies for their final presentations and teaching them how to create interactive digital publications through various creative platforms and digital methods.

Other Level Up & Shine
Course Projects

ENG 231 -
World Literature Projects

ENG 243 -
Intro to Short
Stories Projects

ENG 275 - Contemporary Literature Projects