Aurelia Magazine
Giving a voice to self-identifying women and non-binary people, Kya Buller is Founding Editor of Aurelia Magazine. An online platform for opinions and observations, Aurelia is not only a safe space, but a place of solace, where celebrating individuality and self-expression through the medium of storytelling is welcomed with open arms.
Creating Aurelia while also studying for her degree in English Literature at the University of Liverpool, Kya, a talented writer in her own right, is passionate about personal essays serving a grander purpose, that of connection and community.
What would you say the mission of Aurelia is?
To give voice to self-identifying women and non-binary people, with a focus around first-person thoughts, feelings and experiences. I am interested in the ‘I’. Nothing is too small and nothing is irrelevant. I want people to feel inspired to share their stories and feel emboldened by their decision to write their truths down.
How can we reach out to more women through this style of journalism and reporting?
A lot of writers now approaching Aurelia are previously unpublished. I think that when people see that others care about their lives, their emotions, their feelings and opinions, they will naturally be inspired to get involved. That’s something I love so much about Aurelia. There is a real sense of community, the sense that it’s the perfect place to be writing openly and honestly, and in return you’ll be met with open arms.
Straddling Liverpool and Manchester for your studies, where are some of your favourite places to go to be feel inspired?
I am very much a coffee-and-breakfast person and I have tried and tested my way through both cities. If you’re in Liverpool, head to Mother. If you’re in Manchester, get to Evelyn’s. Please.
For inspiration and experiences, both cities have beautiful galleries. I also love Sefton Park in Liverpool because its so beautiful and calm. When I’m at home in Manchester I can often be found buying a lot of paperbacks from Oxfam Books in Chorlton.
What is the best piece of advice you have received?
To be a good writer you have to read a lot more than you write.
Any magazines we should be reading right now?
I do all of my magazine reading online at the moment. Most mornings I wake up and check Gal-dem, Into the Fold and The New Yorker. I also look at the culture tab of The Guardian and attempt to finish their crossword. I only read the news once a week for happiness reasons…
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