Work With Me
Every collaboration starts with a conversation
Whether you are a university or institute looking for a writing program, a person with a great story to tell, festival looking for a speaker, or a writer looking for a supportive community - I would like to hear from you.
Below are a few ways we can work together. Choose what fits, and reach out by filling out the contact form below. Every message is read with care, and I’ll do my best to respond within 24 hours.
Creative Writing Workshops
Overview
I design and deliver bespoke creative writing programs for universities, cultural institutions, government entities, and corporate clients across the UAE. I have also designed and delivered writing retreats for independent book clubs in Hatta (UAE) and Dahab (Egypt).
Each program is built from scratch and from passion – it is not something you will find off the shelf. I work with you to understand your audience, your objectives, and the outcomes you want to see.
Formats
- Single-day workshops (2-3 hours)
- Multi-day intensive programs (4-6 weeks)
- Semester-long university courses
- Cultural institution programs and partnerships
Clients / Sectors
- Tashkeel (Dubai)
- American University of Sharjah (Sharjah)
- Warehouse 421 (Abu Dhabi)
- National Pavilion UAE – La Biennale di Venezia (Abu Dhabi)
- Department of Government Enablement (DGE – Abu Dhabi)
- Independent Clients (artists/ designers – Dubai)
Book a workshop or a program
Speaking, Panels & Literary Events
Overview
I speak on the writing life, the creative process, publishing in the UAE, building literary communities, and the intersection of architecture and storytelling. I have appeared at the Emirates Literature Festival, the international Sharjah Book Fair, Creative Careers Day at Art Jameel as well as Dubai Design Week, and am available for literary festivals, education conferences, cultural events, and corporate storytelling sessions.
Topics I speak on
- The Architecture of Story: Structure as a Creative Tool
- Building Literary Community: What the UAE Writing Scene Needs
- Publishing in English from the Arab World
- The Facilitator’s Art: Designing Creative Learning Experiences
- Writing as Practice: How to Build a Sustainable Creative Life
Formats
- Keynote address (45–60 minutes)
- Panel participation
- In-conversation / author interview format
- Workshop or masterclass within a festival program
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Manuscript Consulting - One on One
Overview
You’ve written a draft. Now you need someone who can read it closely, tell you honestly what’s working and what isn’t, and help you find the path to a stronger manuscript.
I offer developmental editing and coaching for fiction and non-fiction writers. Sessions are conducted over Zoom or in person in Dubai.
What a consultation covers
- Structural analysis — is the shape of your story holding?
- Character development and point of view
- Scene construction and pacing
- Voice and style — is the writing doing what you want it to do?
- A concrete revision plan
Options
- Single session (90 minutes) — ideal for a specific question or chapter review
- 4-session package — for writers mid-draft or in revision
- 8-session package — for writers building a complete manuscript with ongoing support
My speciality
- Literary fiction and short story collections
- Narrative non-fiction and memoir
- English-language voices with a SWANA lens
My editorial philosophy
I am not looking for trends. I am looking for truth. I work with debut and established writers who are unique in their voice and urgent in their feelings.
Stories written by AI are a big no-no.
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Awards
Emirates Literature Festival Runner-Up & American University of Sharjah Flash Fiction Winner
Education
MA Creative Writing, University of Bristol
Debut Novel
Published in UAE bookstores, Amazon & Kindle
Experience
10+ years of workshops and curriculum building across the UAE