Audra Burwell
audraburwell20@mail.fresnostate.edu
559-718-9198 (Cell)
Editor, Journalist, Writer, Promoter, Consultant
Audra’s passion is deeply rooted in literature, something that is reflected in her dedication to the craft. Her abilities in this area stretch over a broad spectrum, from academia to creative fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and business professional content. She has experience writing press releases, personal blogs, social media captions, designing website content, typesetting, conducting interviews, formulating articles, ghostwriting, manuscript editing, line editing, and heading critique groups/writing workshops.
EDUCATION
AA in English Literature (Emphasis on Creative Writing), 2019 – Clovis Community College.
BA in Creative Writing, (Summa Cum Laude) 2023 – California State University, Fresno
MFA in Creative Writing (Poetry), Expected 2026 – California State University, Fresno
HONORS, AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS
California Scholar of 2009
Recipient of 12 Presidential Academic Awards
4.00 - Dean's List
Summa Cum Laude
ADMINISTRATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE
Sullivan Learning - Academic Assistant
June 2013 – October 2013
HBE Publishing – Operations Assistant/Co-Editor
September 2016 – August 2023
A Book Barn – Retail Clerk/Receptionist
September 2016 – August 2023
Kremen School of Education and Human Development - Communications Assistant/Journalist
September 2021 - Current
PUBLICATIONS
Books
Entropia
Publish Date: Aug 26, 2023
ISBN’s
Softcover: 9798210950383
Hardcover: 9798210950406
Poetry
Burwell, Audra. Liberation. Phebe Conley Art Gallery, October 2021.
Burwell, Audra. Things of Beauty. Palaver Press, May 2022.
Burwell, Audra. Expiration. Palaver Press, May 2022.
Burwell, Audra. Aging. Palaver Press, May 2022.
Burwell, Audra. Wrath of a Druidess. Deep Overstock, April 2022.
Burwell, Audra. Lavender Dreams. Deep Overstock, April 2022.
Burwell, Audra. Heat Wavering. Superpresent Magazine, April 2022.
Burwell, Audra. Heat Wavering. Carcinogenic Poetry, May 2022.
Burwell, Audra. Firebird. Snapdragon Journal, September 2022.
Burwell, Audra. Autopsy. Last Leaves, November 2022.
Burwell, Audra. Ocean of Sorrows. Dream Noir Magazine, November 2022.
Burwell, Audra. Residing in Your Veins. Teach. Write., Fall Winter 2022.
Burwell, Audra. Firebird. Teach. Write., Fall Winter 2022.
Burwell, Audra. Firebird. EBer & Wein Publishing, January 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Rockabilly. North Dakota Quarterly, March 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Forging A Kingdom. Quirk Literary Journal, April 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Through The Looking Glass. Quirk Literary Journal, April 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Fresno. CWAA, April 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Enough. CWAA, April 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Goodbye Captain America. New Note Poetry, September 2023
Burwell, Audra. Seamstress. Flora Fiction Literary Magazine, October 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Ghosts of Childhood. Sand Hills Literary Magazine, October 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Android Descent. The Tiger Moth Review, October 2023.
Burwell, Audra. The Forgotten Wound. The Helix Magazine, November 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Embryo. CWAA, November 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Remembrance of the Body. Dream Noir Magazine, December 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Sierra Nevada. Dream Noir Magazine, December 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Learned Grief. Levitate, December 2023.
Burwell, Audra. Remembrance of the Body. HAIS, January 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Sierra Nevada. HAIS, January 2024.
Burwell, Audra. My womb/a bruised apple. HAIS, January 2024.
Burwell, Audra. God of Sleep. HAIS, January 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Germination. The Champagne Room, March 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Self-actualization. The Champagne Room, March 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Ode to family secrets. The Champagne Room, March 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Germination. Thimble Lit Mag, March 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Angina. San Joaquin Review, March 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Fighting Extinction. San Joaquin Review, March 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Self-portrait. San Joaquin Review, March 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Self-actualization. Young Ravens Literary Magazine, April 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Grieving a Friend. Young Ravens Literary Magazine, April 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Redaction. Elephant Eyes, April 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Evocation. Elephant Eyes, April 2024.
Burwell, Audra. Freudian Death Drive. Elephant Eyes, April 2024.
“Shunned Oasis” Our California, 2024, California Arts Council, capoetlaureate.org/ourcalifornia
Articles
Burwell, Audra. “Paving a path to success for Latinx communities,” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, October 2021.
Burwell, Audra. “Kremen school equips student interns with skills to flourish and succeed.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, January 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Teacher Appreciation: Honoring Those Who Help Mentor and Shape the Future of Academia.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, January 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Fresno State Faculty Share Educational Techniques With Schools In Egypt.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, January 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Racial Healing Circle Supports Students Who Have Experienced Racism.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, February 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “A Day in the Life of a Principal: Cindy Monroy.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, February 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Faculty Spotlight: Soua Xiong.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, March 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Faculty Spotlight: Varaxy Yi Borromeo.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, March 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “A Day in the Life of a Principal: Cindy Monroy.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, April 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Meet The Kremen Communications Team.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, April 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Hannah Perez – ARCA Student of the Year.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, April 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “An Inspiration to the Deaf Community: How Omar Ruiz Became a Three-time Alumnus and an American Sign Language Instructor.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, May 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Building Connections and Paving a Path to Opportunity.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, May 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Make a Difference – TEACH! Conference Spotlight.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, May 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Teaching Through the Power of Nature.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, May 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “From Hardship to Leadership: A Story of Success.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, May 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Instilling Independence and Autonomy in the Next Generation.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, May 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Demonstrating Innovation in the Classroom.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, May 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Hiring 17 STEM Specialists Within Madera Unified Has Allowed Students to Thrive Academically.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, October 2022.
Burwell, Audra. “Sherri Nakashima: A Legacy of Devotion and Perseverance.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, January 2023.
Burwell, Audra. “The SECREd Garden: A Haven for the Community.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, January 2023.
Burwell, Audra. “Counseling Program Displays Excellence in Academic Leadership.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, February 2023.
Burwell, Audra. “The Gaston Family Legacy Through Scholarships.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, March 2023.
Burwell, Audra. “Kremen’s HEAL Program is Recognized for Outstanding Student Leadership.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, March 2023.
Burwell, Audra. “Shaping the Future of Education: The Kremen School hosts a Teacher Induction Ceremony and Orientation.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, August 2023.
Burwell, Audra. “Associate Professor David E. Low of the Kremen School Awarded Arthur Applebee Award for Excellence in Research on Literacy.” Fresno State News, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, November 2023.
BOARDS, COMMITTEES, PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
Young Writers' Conference journal, Spectrum, Spring 2022.
Hosted a mixed-genre writing workshop for Mariposa High School students during the Young Writers' Conference, Spring 2023.
On the submission/editorial board of the Normal School: A Literary Magazine
MEMBERSHIPS, AFFILIATIONS, & SOCIETIES
Fresno State Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society: 2022 - Present
Audra’s poem “Shunned Oasis” was published and featured on Our California: Poems from Fresno County, a literary advocacy project established by California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick, in partnership with the California Arts Council.
APPEARANCES, READINGS, PODCASTS
Phebe Conley Art Gallery “Stonewall”: November 2021.
“The DO Fiction Podcast”: April 2022.
Rogue Fest “Fresno Writers Live”: March 2023
Fresno State Concert Hall “Art Song Festival”: April 2023
LitHop Fresno “The Anatomy of Vellum: Storytelling Through the Eyes of Four Fresno Writers”: October 2023
TECHNICAL PROGRAM SKILLS
WordPress
Omni Web Design
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Express
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Sprout Social
Trello
PeopleSoft
Tik Tok