WELCOME!

I'm Starrla Cray, a writer, journalist, teacher, and lifelong Minnesota resident. I graduated with an MFA in creative writing in 2022, and I have three years of experience teaching English composition through Minnesota State University, Mankato. I also teach creative writing through The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis. My bachelor’s degree is in mass communications (journalism emphasis), and I spent 10 years working full time as a reporter and editor. 

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Here's some more about me:

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1. A recording of my thesis reading

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2. A video interview with The Loft Literary Center

 

3. A super nice column by my friend Ivan Raconteur

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4. My writing and artwork in Aji Magazine - "Resilience" pg. 64, "Optimism" pg. 121, "Photosynthesis" pg. 124