poetry, life, and laughter with Yariana Torres

Written By Narrative Media Co.

We geeked out over getting to know Yariana Torres, a Bronx-based writer, with roots in the Dominican Republic. Her work focuses on identity, love, and culture, ultimately using her voice to illuminate the adolescent experience.

She has worked with platforms including the Dominican Writers Association, Dreamyard, Letras Latinas, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more. Our conversation is a journey through her creative process, cultural inspiration, open mic experiences, plans for the future, and beyond. We hope you enjoy it! 

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  • 1:20 Meet Yariana

  • 2:30 Getting started in her writing career

  • 3:45 Imposter syndrome and confidence in writing

  • 5:00 Her experience with Julia Alvarez, Angie Cruz, and Elizabeth Acevedo

  • 11:00 Collaboration with Bronx-based designer Jordan Alexandra

  • 15:00 Themes Yariana explores in her writing

  • 20:00 Self-publishing

  • 23:00 Combating writers' block

  • 26:00 Writing for your audience

  • 30:10 Being old (at 30)

  • 35:50 Why you don't need to know grammar to be a published author

  • 37:00 Working with an editor

  • 40:00 In her señora era

  • 48:30 What Yariana has learned about herself through writing

  • 55:52 Salmon lasagna and lasagna with raisins

  • 57:20 Learning Korean, maybe

  • 59:00 Gloria Trevi

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