Penelope Amara ’24 knows there’s magic in storytelling. ✍️✨

To support herself and others in their writing journeys, she was inspired to create Word Flare, an online publication where writers can share their work.

“I think it is a great place for people to start and get the confidence to keep going,” Amara says.

🔗 See link in bio to read more about the vibrant online community she’s built, which features pieces from a wide array of genres and forms.
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📸 Amara also channels her creativity through jewelry making and fiber arts. She runs a small business called Lucky Loo Jewelry, which she started at the Clark Collective Pop-up markets as a sophomore.

Photo by Natalie Hoang ’25, MBA ’26 (@nhoang.jpeg)