Olivia Braley (she/her)
is a poet and writer based in Washington, D.C. In 2020, she co-founded Stone of Madness Press, where she remains the Editor in Chief.
Her chapbook, SOFTENING, was published through Emerge Literary Press in February 2021. She is a Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net Nominee.
Read her recently published work here.
Experience —
Olivia is a professional editor and ghostwriter with nearly a decade of experience writing across various industries and subject matter.
Beyond her day job, Olivia’s previous positions include: Poetry Reader at Longleaf Review (2020-2023) and Managing Editor for Colloquy (2020-2022). She has taught numerous creative writing and craft workshops online and in person for ages 10 and up with organizations including An Indivisible Art Collective and Latin American Youth Center. Olivia also does web design for herself and her journal, Stone of Madness Press.
She is always open to work on a freelance basis and would be happy to tailor her work to fit your needs. To connect with her or make an inquiry, visit her Contact page.
Education —
Olivia holds a Master’s of Liberal Arts from St. John’s College, a B.A. in English Literature & Spanish from the University of Maryland, College Park, and is an alumni of the Jiménez-Porter Writers' House.