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RonRytes: Ronali's Literary Works

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Ronali G. dela Cruz is a twenty-something single working at her home office in Tandang Sora, Quezon City, Philippines. She graduated with a Career Diploma in Short Story Writing + Freelance Journalism (earning A’s and B’s) from Penn Foster College. She also did well in a Basic Painting workshop organized by her mom's firm, where she learned to use various mediums to create works of art. Aside from her literary and artistic endeavors, she has also cultivated a wide variety of hobbies and interests. She reads voraciously and is fascinated with classic and science fiction novels. She calls herself a basketball freak and keeps tab on current news about the National Basketball Association. She listens to the songs of Oasis, Matchbox 20, the Gin Blossoms, Jars of Clay, and the Goo Goo Dolls. She has dabbled in public speaking, acting, dancing, and sports. An excellent conversationalist, Ronali is the kind of lady who “has never met a stranger.” She enjoys meeting and being with people and finding out what makes them tick.

Ronali's writing and editing experience includes:

News and Feature Writing

She was the editor of the Mathematics and Science section of Cornerstone, Colegio de San Lorenzo’s high school newspaper. Covered a special event for her former church, the Jesus Christ, the Word of Life International Ministries.

Writing Articles

Feels especially passionate about writing practical and realistic ways to cultivate self-esteem, gain a healthy body image, and promote diversity in beauty.

Sports Writing

Covered an inter-school varsity basketball game. Wrote an article about the 2003 NBA All-Star game.

Essay Writing

Received scholastic recognition for her essay on national freedom. Was an official entrant to two school-sponsored essay writing contests. Was awarded a silver medal for her essay on the Filipino language. Was an entrant to the 2001 Modess Shining Spirits personal essay writing contest.

Short Story Writing

Was commended for achieving coherency and effectively handling dialogue in her stories.

Scriptwriting

Wrote original scripts for various class presentations. Was the scriptwriter of the winning group in her Philippine Literature class presentation. Was awarded Best in Writing during her freshman year in high school.

Writing Poetry

Wrote a compilation of poems about a variety of subjects.

Writing Book Reports

Received scholastic recognition for her reports on Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet and William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Writing Resumes

Able to write concise and effective resumes.

Writing Reviews

Critiqued an original play entitled Who’s Who?

Journaling

Received scholastic recognition for writing journal entries about pop culture and the entertainment industry.

Documenting

Wrote the procedures of scientific experiments.

 

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