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WRITER * TEACHER * TRANSLATOR * COACH

​Hi, I'm Nada

Ready to empower, educate, and entertain through the radical healing potential of creative writing. ​

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LOST IN MECCA


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2024 DarArab UK
​Shortlisted for The 2024 Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation 
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​Named a Notable Translation by World Literature Today 
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SYNOPSIS

Lost in Mecca is a powerful and heart-wrenching novel about loss and the search for meaning. The story follows a seven-year-old Kuwaiti boy who goes missing during the Hajj pilgrimage, introducing his parents to a darker side of Mecca. As they search for their child, the family uncovers painful truths about political and social realities that force them to confront their privilege. Through oscillating points of view, the novel exposes a world of crime that raises deeper questions about what justice means today and how our world determines the value of human life. Lost in Mecca is a stunning work of contemporary Arabic literature for its exploration of the human condition in a thought-provoking and unforgettable way.
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MISCHIEF DIARY


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2018 HBKU Press Qatar
“Mischief Diary is one of the few books that really deserve acclaim for providing insight into the funny side of growing up in Kuwait.” 
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Ramona Crasto, Kuwait Times 
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“Mischief Diary is entirely refreshing from beginning to end.” 
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Yasmine El Charif, bazaar 
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​Mischief Diary, a collection of fifteen short stories ‘based’ on real events, is not your average Young Adult book. Funny, powerful, intense, and simultaneously lighthearted, Mischief Diary takes readers on a journey that addresses different issues with humor and laughter as guides.
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FEATURED PUBLICATIONS


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Certainty by Nora Nagi
​The Markaz Review
POEM
The Ancient Art of Gematria
Gulf Coast: A Journal of Literature and Fine Arts
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Mental Healthcare is a Human Right
The Times Kuwait

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ANNOUNCEMENT


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The 2026 International Voices in Creative Nonfiction Competition IS NOW OPEN!

2025 Winners Announced Here
I'm thrilled to return as a judge seeking works that embody truth, courage, compassion, and creative storytelling.

Winner will receive $1000 prize and publication. 
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For submission details, visit the Vine Leaves' website HERE.

Can't wait to read your books!
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1-ON-1 CREATIVITY COACHING

​I use honed coaching skills to help creatives take deliberate steps toward achieving their authentic dreams.

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BOOK ME FOR EVENTS

I have more than 10 years of experience facilitating writing workshops to help people increase their self-awareness and uncover their authentic desires.​ Consider booking me for: Readings, Workshops, or Speaking Engagements
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VISIT MY COACHING WEBSITE: EMPOWERING CREATIVES

​​I work with creatives of all stripes, including: writers, make-up artists, video-gamers, bakers, musicians, app developers, researchers, YouTubers, actors, and more.
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