Overview | Monawrites

Mona Liza L. Enriquez

CREATIVITY THROUGH WORD CHOICE

Using the power of buttons, ink, and my computer screen, I create fictional worlds worth diving into, but now, I’m looking to expand my reach to that of marketing.

The year was 2020 when I first joined a writing contest that had a prize of $150. It wasn’t much, considering I submitted a 70,000-word novel, but it’s such an eye-opener that I even dropped out of school eventually because I wanted to pursue this journey. So far, I have several creations uploaded credited to me(Seisshuu), and many more novel chapters that I’ve co-edited.

Following this, in the year 2021, for fourteen fruitful dawn, I worked as a part-time copyeditor. I cracked the barrier of monotonous translated literature and added flair to attract clients. Simply writing ‘he talked with a smile and impressed others,’ was no longer my go-to; now, it should be ‘elation floats amidst his countenance, and as he opens his mouth to share life experiences, people were captivated.’ Obnoxious and too wordy, I know, but I can also shift this style to a simpler one, which I honestly prefer. However, more than the flowery words I season with a sprinkle of creativity, I can also proudly say that I’ve been a team player since I got promoted.

Fourteen bountiful mornings were changed into months of dedicated spot-checking when I became a proofreader in late October of 2021. Perfecting the grammar, spotting silly mistakes, and even correcting the 20-person team I command was inebriating as much as exciting. I led editors into a world of perfection, strictly yet nicely pointing out each and every one of their errors—to which I learned a lot. Now, I wouldn’t say that I was the best leader because, honestly, I’m more of a follower if we put the fact that I’m hella shy into the mix.

Nonetheless, I passed that unforgettable experience, and now, I want to grow, not just as a writer, but also as a person.

Curriculum Vitae

Education

2020-2021

BS Entrepreneurship
TUP

The year online class was implemented, I was a college freshman looking forward to that university life. Though compromised by the pandemic, I remained hopeful as I listened to my professors discuss seeking opportunities while facing the four corners of my room. Unfortunately, like most, I needed to drop out due to financial difficulties. I look forward to studying again, but I concur it'll happen once I have enough money saved.

2018-2020

Specialization: Animation NCII
San Francisco SHS

It was a brief decision to take this particular strand, but I was glad that, in some ways, I learned things I've never thought would interest me. I love watching animated films, and being able to put myself into the shoes of those behind the production was a good insight that has made me connect to what I really wanted to do, write. We created plots and complex storylines, adding in some research besides that, and I discovered that I have a better chance of winning if I focus on staying behind the screen.

2016-2018

San Francisco High School

Transferring to a public school where TLEs are given importance, I was left with no choice but to hone my illustration skills through Technical Drafting. The pressure, along with the mathematical equations, nearly made me lose it, but I managed to survive and one thing is certain: I'll never be an engineer or architect.

Services

With the experience that I managed to attain from my previous jobs (i.e., copyediting/social media managing), I now have the power and machinery to bullet through several services I can provide you, my potential employer.

Proofreading

I am an experienced proofreader who carefully checks for errors in a text before my previous publishing company shares it for the whole world to see. I fix minor spelling and punctuation mistakes, typos, formatting issues, and inconsistencies.

Creative Writing

I have several fictional romance books published on different platforms, contract-based and not. I create stories that break the barrier of creative freedom yet still manage to keep reality in check by being accurate in terms of real-life scenarios.

Designing

I am also an amateur comic artist who has a self-published comic in WebComics. I can design simple book covers and create basic infographics using template-based applications.

Copyediting

I am experienced in copyediting since working as a proofreader, I am also required to have extensive knowledge on how to be an efficient copyeditor. Flowering up AI- translated words were once my job, after all.

Sample Works

Bound by Bane

In the eccentric town of Irvine, comes a mysterious gentleman who emerged from the shadows of the noble regiment. Viscount Claude, a gentleman with undeniable charm and astounding wits has arrived setting himself as the pinnacle of men in power. But every great man has their secrets and it was Agatha who discovered it, after seeing her master succumb to death at the hands of the Viscount she tried to run. Only to be captured and enslaved by the sadistic nature of his real self, the last of his kind, a vampire. Embark on the journey of a sadistic, passionate and thrilling romance blossoming between a human and the last vampire. Feel the thrill, solve the puzzle and read as they try to get ahold of the situation they put themselves in.

MISMATCH

He’s rich, she gets by just fine. She’s naïve, he’s straightforward. He hates jokes, she feeds off the force of lame puns. What will happen if Mr. Perfectionist meets Ms. Clumsy? They say opposite attracts, but are they a mismatch? Christopher Ivan Ross finds the idea of love fascinating, not because he’s a romantic, but because he’s a workaholic, hot-headed, piece of an insufferable jerk. But when his trusted secretary threatens to resign, he’s bound to cross paths with a person who will unknowingly change his life. Serena Kim, a hardworking young woman so ingenious, she misses most of his signal. Embark on the romantic-comedy (and a little spicy) story of the polar opposite protagonists and witness the confusing turn of events that would immediately turn their ideologies around.

Taming the Troublemaker

18-year-old Katana Young is a hot headed delinquent known for her violent nature. With the new school year starting, she's bound to meet the 24-year-old optimistic man, Gavin Bright, an educator at the same school she attends and it's up to him to tame her.