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About Lauren Kells
Lauren is an Anime Writer for ScreenRant. She studied English with minors in Spanish and business at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. She works as a freelance writer and is a published poet with work published in five different literary journals.
Aside from writing, she adores anime. She keeps up to date with all of the latest shows and manga, frequently attends conventions, cosplays, and runs a few anime fan s. Since she is very ionate about both anime and writing, she chose to blend these two ions into a fulfilling role at ScreenRant.
Favorite Media
Lauren is a huge lover of anime. Her current favorite anime is Jujutsu Kaisen. Some of her other all-time favorites include Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man, Hell's Paradise, Death Note, Fruits Basket, BLUELOCK, and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. She is always looking for her next favorite anime or manga and happily welcomes recommendations!
Outside of anime, she loves listening to music, cooking and baking, travelling, spending time with friends and family, writing poetry, and reading.
Industry Focus
Lauren has been writing for fun all of her life and writing professionally for three years. She has built a career of freelance writing and editing across many different genres, pop culture and anime writing being one of her favorites!
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