Genci Papraniku
School
University Of Memphis
Expertise
American And World History, Comic Books, Combat Sports
- Genci Papraniku has enjoyed writing since he was a young boy; he loves to devour the written word in all its forms, no matter which umbrella it falls under, fiction or nonfiction.
- A staunch history and sports enthusiast, Genci loves reading anything about the Cold War and religiously follows combat sports.
- A total geek for the fighting game and comic books, Genci spends too much time rewatching Muhammad Ali bouts and reading about the history of comic books.
Experience
Genci Papraniku has been editing and writing in various roles for the last six years. After publishing his first short story in a local college magazine, he was able to put his writing expertise to use by tutoring fellow university students. After graduating, he continued to teach writing as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kosovo for two years. Genci spent 2021 to 2022 working as an editor and writer for Sportskeeda, covering combat sports and WWE news, in addition to working as a private English tutor online. He spent six months training in Muay Thai in Thailand. In his spare time, Genci enjoys writing fiction and poetry.
Education
Genci double majored in Creative Writing and History and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis in 2017. During his workshop-heavy course load, he studied under established authors such as Sarai Walker and Cary Holladay.
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Stories By Genci Papraniku
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Though they've devoted their lives to making us laugh, many of our best-loved comedians have experienced relentless adversity and heartbreak.
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Charles Manson has become synonymous with criminal insanity, and he wasn't alone. His cult of devoted followers had to follow a bunch of equally crazy rules.
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Infamous couple Bonnie and Clyde went on a crime spree from 1932 to 1934, gaining notoriety along the way.
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One of Hollywood's most glamorous actors, Elizabeth Taylor was married more times than she was nominated for Oscars. Some of them were tragically awful.
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In many ways the Gabor sisters were famous for being famous thanks to their wealth, celebrity, and many marriages. But they were icons nonetheless.
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World War II picked up the pace after the mechanized warfare in World War I. Not all of its military leaders made the best of it, and some were just awful.
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The March on Washington in 1963 was a watershed moment in American and Black history, changing the lives of many who were there.
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Muhammad Ali defeated the greatest fighters of his time and secured himself a legacy still discussed and lauded today. Here are 12 of his greatest victories.