Mission Statement
DuFrank Lit publishes clear, concise, character-driven fiction. We're looking for genuine, human experiences that are written with emotion and deep insight. If you have a new concept or innovative way of approaching a well-worn story, all the better.. We are not looking for masked memoirs, thinly-veiled or heavy-handed statements, or endings that tie up everything in a neat little bow. We want to see the beauty in the grey areas, and characters that effectively portray or explore the unseen and unsaid of the human condition.
Not sure if your piece is right for us? Feel free to reach out; we're happy to discuss it.
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Not sure if your piece is right for us? Feel free to reach out; we're happy to discuss it.
[email protected]
Who We are
Editor-in-Chief: Lauren Shelton
Lauren was born and raised in New Jersey. She lived in the Washington D.C. metro area before relocating to Richmond, Virginia. A full-time legal professional, she completed her undergraduate degree as a night student at the University of Virginia, and also holds a MFA in Creative Writing from Arcadia University.
She writes fictional realism based on familial and interpersonal relationships, and also dabbles in non-fiction, including a true crime novel which is pending publication. She enjoys adventures and mischief with her husband, son, dogs, and cats, and is an avid long-distance runner.
@Laurwritten
Editor: Kaylynn Schuetzner
Kaylynn holds a B.A. from the University of Florida in Linguistics, and a MFA in Creative Writing from Arcadia University. She runs her own editing firm, Hickory Editorial, and works on projects across the spectrum--everything from technical manuals and dissertations to fantasy novels and speeches. She also writes literary and speculative fiction, as well as children's picture books. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two children, and enjoys baking, gardening, and hiking.
Lauren was born and raised in New Jersey. She lived in the Washington D.C. metro area before relocating to Richmond, Virginia. A full-time legal professional, she completed her undergraduate degree as a night student at the University of Virginia, and also holds a MFA in Creative Writing from Arcadia University.
She writes fictional realism based on familial and interpersonal relationships, and also dabbles in non-fiction, including a true crime novel which is pending publication. She enjoys adventures and mischief with her husband, son, dogs, and cats, and is an avid long-distance runner.
@Laurwritten
Editor: Kaylynn Schuetzner
Kaylynn holds a B.A. from the University of Florida in Linguistics, and a MFA in Creative Writing from Arcadia University. She runs her own editing firm, Hickory Editorial, and works on projects across the spectrum--everything from technical manuals and dissertations to fantasy novels and speeches. She also writes literary and speculative fiction, as well as children's picture books. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two children, and enjoys baking, gardening, and hiking.