Dana Green
Severance,CO
Summary
Dynamic writer, editor, and narrative specialist with a robust background in fiction, literary analysis, and audience-centric communication. Acclaimed author of award-winning works, showcasing a deep understanding of narrative structure, voice, and thematic development. Holds a Ph.D. in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, equipped with skills to evaluate and refine written content at both conceptual and line levels, enhancing clarity, coherence, and originality across diverse genres. Proven track record in managing intricate writing and revision processes while tailoring content for specific audiences and delivering insightful editorial feedback that elevates narrative impact.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Concurrent Enrollment English Instructor
Aims Community College — Platte Valley High School
08.2020 - Current
- Teach composition and creative writing with emphasis on narrative structure, rhetorical awareness, and revision
- Provide detailed editorial feedback to improve clarity, voice, and coherence
- Guide iterative drafting processes to strengthen organization, argumentation, and stylistic control
- Adapt feedback for diverse audiences, including first-generation and multilingual students
Writer and Editor
Tarpaulin Sky Press; KERNPUNCT Press
01.2009 - Current
- Develop and publish original fiction with emphasis on narrative innovation, voice, and structure
- Revise long-form manuscripts through iterative drafting, structural analysis, and thematic refinement
- Apply advanced narrative techniques including nonlinear storytelling, fragmentation, and voice-driven structure
- Provide editorial critique focused on coherence, stylistic precision, and thematic depth
English Instructor and Department Chair
Early College of Arvada
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Taught college-level courses and collaborated with partner institutions for concurrent enrollment curriculum
- Led curriculum development and instructional alignment across institutions
- Mentored instructors and contributed to program development
Writing Instructor and Writing Center Consultant
University of Denver
09.2011 - 05.2016
- Provided one-on-one editorial feedback focusing on structure, clarity, and narrative development
- Supported revision to improve coherence, voice, and effectiveness
- Worked with multilingual writers to refine communication
Education
Ph.D. - English (Creative Writing)
University of Denver
M.F.A. - English (Creative Writing)
University of Massachusetts Amherst
B.A. - English; Minor in Philosophy
University of Utah
Skills
- Technical writing
- Creative writing
- Copywriting
- Storytelling
- Editorial critique
- Content development
- Research
- AP style
- Project management
- Effective multitasking
- Technology adaptation
- Curriculum development
PUBLICATIONS & RECOGNITION
- Books
- Sometimes the Air in the Room Goes Missing (Tarpaulin Sky Press, 2015) — Co-winner, Tarpaulin Sky Book Prize
- How to Carry Scars (KERNPUNCT Press, 2018)
- Selected Short Work: Diagram; Nap Magazine; Scissors & Spackle; Lunch Ticket
- Press: Foreword Reviews; Entropy; Atticus Review; Timber Journal; Heavy Feather Review
- “Experimental Spaces: The Role of the Small Press in the Age of Distraction” — &Now Conference, 2018
NARRATIVE & EDITORIAL EXPERTISE
- Narrative structure (linear and experimental)
- Voice development and stylistic control
- Character development and dialogue
- Thematic coherence and depth
- Editorial critique and revision strategy
- Audience-centered writing and adaptation
Timeline
Concurrent Enrollment English Instructor
Aims Community College — Platte Valley High School
08.2020 - Current
English Instructor and Department Chair
Early College of Arvada
08.2016 - 05.2020
Writing Instructor and Writing Center Consultant
University of Denver
09.2011 - 05.2016
Writer and Editor
Tarpaulin Sky Press; KERNPUNCT Press
01.2009 - Current
M.F.A. - English (Creative Writing)
University of Massachusetts Amherst
B.A. - English; Minor in Philosophy
University of Utah
Ph.D. - English (Creative Writing)
University of Denver