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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