Elin Hawkinson
Writer. Editor. Content Developer.
ELIN HAWKINSON holds an MFA in Creative Writing (fiction) from Eastern Washington University and a BFA in Creative Writing and Theatre from The New School (Riggio Honors Fellow). She is a former fiction editor for Willow Springs magazine, and her writing has appeared in American Short Fiction, New England Review, Tin House Online, Crab Creek Review, Midwestern Gothic, and others.
In addition to fiction writing, Elin offers freelance content creation, editing, and proofreading for web and print. She is also available for writing consultation with adults and children at any stage of the drafting process.
Publications
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New England Review, Vol. 41, No. 1, 2020
This Day is an Apology
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Crab Creek Review, Vol. 2, 2019
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American Short Fiction, Vol. 22, Issue 68, Spring 2019, American Short(er) Fiction Prize 2nd Place
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Tin House Online, March 1, 2019
The Huntsman
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Towers and Dungeons: Lilac City Fairy Tales, Vol. 4, 2018
Baby Chick
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The Inquisitive Eater Anthology, 2018
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The Inquisitive Eater, 2013
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Willow Springs Magazine Issue 80, Spring 2017
Teaching the Noppera-bo to Eat Soup
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Weird Sisters: Lilac City Fairy Tales, Vol. 3, 2017
House of the Three White Roses
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Marry a Monster: Lilac City Fairy Tales, Vol. 2, 2016
The Sugarhouse
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Midwestern Gothic, Issue 10 (Summer), 2013
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12th Street, Issue 6 (Spring) 2013
Elin Hawkinson Finds More Than Just Fresh Produce in Union Square
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Our Town, 2011
“Thanks to visceral, evocative language,” writes Sparks, “I could hear and feel and see the moths and the dread and excitement they brought; there’s something terrifying and thrilling about the breakdown of the thin barrier between the human and animal world and this story captured it perfectly.”
Amber Sparks, judge
American Short Fiction
Short(er) Fiction Prize
Awards
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2nd Prize, 2018 American Short Fiction Shorter(er) Fiction Contest: "The Moths Came"
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Long List, 2018 Smokelong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction: "The Moths Came"
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Honorable Mention, 2017 Glimmertrain Very Short Fiction Contest: "Eve"
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Finalist, 2016 Montana Book Festival Emerging Writers Contest: "Poor, Shallow Comfort"
Editorial and Tutoring Services
Enterprising and team-oriented writer who is adept at translating key information into engaging, focused, and user-friendly content. Experience in multiple venues including philanthropic foundations, university student services, literary journals, and professional websites. Service and communication-driven, knowledgeable across a wide range of media platforms, and committed to a high standard of editorial excellence.
Strengths
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Writing/Content Development
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Editing
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Proofreading
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Creative Idea Generation and Problem Solving
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One-on-One or Small-Group Tutoring
Experience
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Writer/Proposal Writer, LSU Foundation, 2018-2020
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Writer/Content Developer, University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, 2016-2018
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English Language Tutor, Literacy New York, 2017-2018
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Writing Consultant, Eastern Washington University Writers' Center, 2014-2018
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Fiction Editor, Willow Springs Magazine, 2015-2016
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Creative Writing Instructor, North Central High School and Shadle Park High School, Spokane, WA, 2014-2016
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Private Tutoring, Incite to Write, 2015-2016
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Student Director, Eastern Washington University Writers' Center, 2014-2016
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English Language Instructor, Coco Juku, Nichii Gakkan Corporation, Kobe, Japan, 2013-2014
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Writer, Zeel, Inc., 2012-2013
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Writer, GenZ, Inc., 2010-2011