I'm Violeta Alonso Mañanes, a multi-disciplinary creative professional based in Oviedo, Spain, relocating next year due to family ties. I bring over a decade of experience in creative writing, film editing, music composing, entrepreneurial education, holistic cookery and wellbeing, and more recently book publishing, blending original storytelling with editorial strategy and resilient delivery across multiple formats. As Founder & Creative Director of Mañanes Editorial, I publish bilingual works and design mentorship for emerging authors—especially mothers. My freelance work as a filmmaker and musician spans short films, docudramas like Macrovioletics: Yin and Yang, music videos, performance poetry, and scriptwriting for features and shorts. I'm passionate about wellbeing, education, and empowering voices through compelling narratives.

Violeta Alonso Mañanes

I'm Violeta Alonso Mañanes, a multi-disciplinary creative professional based in Oviedo, Spain, relocating next year due to family ties. I bring over a decade of experience in creative writing, film editing, music composing, entrepreneurial education, holistic cookery and wellbeing, and more recently book publishing, blending original storytelling with editorial strategy and resilient delivery across multiple formats. As Founder & Creative Director of Mañanes Editorial, I publish bilingual works and design mentorship for emerging authors—especially mothers. My freelance work as a filmmaker and musician spans short films, docudramas like Macrovioletics: Yin and Yang, music videos, performance poetry, and scriptwriting for features and shorts. I'm passionate about wellbeing, education, and empowering voices through compelling narratives.

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I’m Violeta Alonso Mañanes, a multi-disciplinary creative professional based in Oviedo, Spain, relocating next year due to family ties. I bring over a decade of experience in creative writing, film editing, music composing, entrepreneurial education, holistic cookery and wellbeing, and more recently book publishing, blending original storytelling with editorial strategy and resilient delivery across multiple formats.

As Founder & Creative Director of Mañanes Editorial, I publish bilingual works and design mentorship for emerging authors—especially mothers. My freelance work as a filmmaker and musician spans short films, docudramas like Macrovioletics: Yin and Yang, music videos, performance poetry, and scriptwriting for features and shorts. I’m passionate about wellbeing, education, and empowering voices through compelling narratives.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Mañanes Editorial (Independent Publishing)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Founded Mañanes Editorial, a bilingual publishing house, publishing 10+ books across children’s literature, poetry, narrative, plays, and niche productivity planners. Led the full editorial process, liaised with local bookshops, and coordinated print-on-demand vendors. Organized live book presentations and executed targeted social media campaigns. Built automated sales systems toward scalable print-on-demand and a sustainable business model. Designed a mentorship program to support emerging authors—especially mothers. Managed the website and online sales, optimized product descriptions, tracked performance, and pivoted strategy when needed.
Filmmaker, Scriptwriter & Musician at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - Present
Directed and produced independent short films; a 2017 short won Glastonbury Film Festival. Produced a docudrama Macrovioletics: Yin and Yang exploring macrobiotics and wellbeing. Created music videos and original cartoon shorts; performed original songs and poetry at open mic events. Wrote feature and short scripts submitted to festivals and production companies. Refined video-editing and screenplay craft from early YouTube projects, maintaining momentum despite limited resources and pursuing collaborations and patronage.
Macrobiotic Chef & Wellness Educator at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Delivered macrobiotic cookery classes and Shiatsu massage workshops. Served as head chef at the International Macrobiotic School, overseeing food ordering, menu planning, and volunteer kitchen management. Secured Prince’s Trust coaching and funding to grow the business and showcased in natural living expos. Pitched and secured funding for Yin Yang You app prototype and developed a macrobiotic diagnostic tool. Proposed school meals improvement project to the Welsh Government. Organized thyme Café pop-ups with yin/yang menus; collaborated with venues and communities. Researched for MSc and advocated integrating macrobiotics into academia. Translated wellness content and provided bilingual materials.
Educator — Independent Tutoring & College Language Assistant at UK-based roles including Neath College (NPTC), Swansea
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Taught Spanish as a language assistant while pursuing MSc in Research Methods in Psychology. Completed a PGCE PCET and gained teaching placements across community learning, daycare centers, and university 1-2-1 tutoring. Designed and delivered student-centered lessons with measurable outcomes; leveraged interdisciplinary knowledge for private tuition in music, Spanish, and biology. Built transferable skills for roles in customer service and caretaking.

Education

Piano and Music at Professional School of Music of Oviedo, Spain
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2009
BSc in General Biology at University of Oviedo, Spain; Erasmus exchange at Swansea University, UK
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
PGCE PCET at University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, UK
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Macrobiotic Specialist Chef and Health Coach at International Macrobiotic School in Devon, UK
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
MSc in Research Methods in Psychology at Swansea University, UK
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Professional Drama School of the Balearic Islands at ESADIB, Majorca, Spain
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
300-hour Nutrition and Dietetics Online Training at Euroinnova International Online School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
MSc in Research Methods in Psychology at Swansea University, Wales, UK
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Post-Compulsory Education and Training at University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea, UK
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Holistic health and Macrobiotic chef training at International Macrobiotic School, Devon, UK
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
BSc in Biology at Universidad de Oviedo, Spain
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Professional Music and Piano certificate at Conservatorio Profesional de Música, Oviedo, Spain
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

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