Darien Aris Kirst

Freelance Writer & Illustrator

Possessing a voice to speak and tell thoughts often locked away— writing has always been a source of comfort for me. And while it’s useful to have a means of communicative clarity, I’ve always been drawn to fiction. To take a moment to escape real life and get lost in somewhere far beyond has always brought me joy. What brings me even more happiness, however, is to share those worlds with others and to give everyone the opportunity to read the words often trapped within one’s own mind.





Experience

MNMT Crew (acquired by Tromb) — Creative Associate
  • Social media marketing
  • Graphic design
  • Copywriting and proofreading
Wanderlust Studio — Writer
  • Storytelling and creative writing
  • Character design
Anime Geek — Writer
  • Media research and fact-checking
  • Interviews, reviews, and curation
Freelance
  • Web content writing
  • Journalism
  • Copy editing

Education

Camden County Technical School — Video Production
  • Scriptwriting
  • Video editing
  • Set production and planning
Luleå Vuxenutbildningen — Swedish
  • Swedish grammar and vocabulary
Sunderby Folkhögskola — General Art
  • Watercolor painting
  • Sculpting

Certifications