meet Abby
Abby Duran is the founder and creative director of the writing service and global storytelling platform, VeraNation, where business and storytelling collide. She threads the tapestry of professional biographies and creative content by assisting small business owners and creatives with their stories through a narrative form.
She studied Arts Management at the College of Charleston and has a background in music journalism, including Charleston's photojournalist music publication, 9 to 5 Magazine (2017-2020). Abby is a member of 1 Million Cups, Sisters in Song, and is the Charleston music director of Creative Mornings.
Moreover, she is a published poet and spoken word performer. She released her debut publication, Between Words, in 2023. She was a 2022-2023 CHS Free Verse Poetry Festival participant, a guest feature in NJ, performed at NYC's Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Philly's internationally acclaimed Voices in Power, and Sofar Sounds Charleston.
Between Words
Between Words is an autobiography in poetic form. From uncovering ancestral roots to claiming her identity, Duran paints photographs derived from words. In between her internal quest she recounts her romantic efforts, adoration for global travel, and empowerment. This is her first book.
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