meet Abby

Abby Duran is the founder and creative director of VeraNation Writing, where business and storytelling collide. Her work threads the tapestry of professional biographies and creative content by assisting companies and creatives with their narrative growth.

Recognized by Charleston Scene as one of Charleston’s Most Influential Women in the Arts, Abby studied Arts Management at the College of Charleston and has a background in music journalism, including contributions to Charleston's photojournalist music publication, 9 to 5 Magazine and Frequency Minded Magazine. Abby is a member of 1 Million Cups, Sisters in Song, an OhmRadio96.3 FM DJ, and Music Director of Creative Mornings.

Abby is also celebrated spoken word artist among the Free Verse community. She was selected to represent the Lowcountry at the 2025 Soda City Poetry Festival. Her work is featured in Singers & Stanzas I, presented by HALO, which premiered at the historic Dock Street Theatre in May 2024, Once Upon No Time: Empoweress Poetry Press Anthology Vol. 1, and Mental Health American SC Poetry Anthology Vol. 1.

"Veranation (Abby) has built a long-lasting and trusting relationship in promoting, networking, managing, writing, and beyond that has undoubtedly allowed me to focus more on my crafts as a professional artist, regain balance in my personal life, and ultimately catapult both of our careers in the utmost positive directions."

– ChristianMorant.com
"What I appreciate most about Abby is her ability to ask the right leading questions about who I am, what I do, and what I want to represent. Abby listened to my background and was open to additional feedback and comments."

– Rachel Lam, T.H.I.N.K. Liason, LLC
"Abby is multi-talented, kind-hearted and knows how to get her vision across. As a creative director, she connects businesses and creatives alike through bridging the gap between business and storytelling."

– Falando Jones Photography
"I had a rough idea of my website's content, but Abby was quickly able to clarify and bring together what she saw that I needed. Working with her was relaxing, and she quickly caught onto and revised a better vision. She is knowledgeable and a joy to work with. She went above and beyond for me."

– Alexa A., NavigatingNutrients.com

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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