Huina Zheng, who holds a Distinction M.A. in English Studies, began her journey in literature during her studies at the Emory Creative Writing Certificate program, where she published two stories. This early success in her writing career led to her continuous exploration and evolution in various literary forms, including micro prose, flash fiction, flash nonfiction, short stories, and creative nonfiction.
Following her achievements in creative writing, Huina also established herself as an editor at Bewildering Stories. Her literary works have been featured in notable publications such as the Baltimore Review, Variant Literature, and the Midway Journal. She has received recognition in the literary field with two nominations each for both the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net.
In addition to her literary pursuits, Huina has been a college essay coach for over a decade, bringing her vast experience to guide students in enhancing their writing skills and crafting compelling application essays. Her role as an educator is complemented by her passion for reading both Chinese and English literature, which inspires her to write original works in English conveying Chinese stories to an international audience.
Currently, Huina is furthering her writing expertise through the Stanford Continuing Studies’ two-year online novel writing certificate program, aspiring to complete her debut novel. She is also working on a collection of short stories, with her story “Ghost Children” receiving nominations for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net.
Residing in Guangzhou, China, with her husband and daughter, Huina continues her journey in literature and education, enriching the world of college essay coaching with her extensive experience and contributing to the literary community.