In their own words.

"Working with Fatima has shaped the way I think about story. Her feedback on Don't Give In challenged me to dig deeper, and her 100 Days of Writing gave me the structure and accountability I needed to finish the first draft of The Magical Mixologist. What sets Fatima apart is her instinct for story. Even when I couldn't quite articulate what I was trying to achieve, she understood the heart of it and knew exactly which questions to ask. Her guidance is thoughtful, honest and encouraging; patient enough to let a writer find their own answers, yet never allowing them to lose sight of the work that needs to be done. I'm a stronger writer because of her mentorship, and I'll always be grateful for the part she's played in my journey."

— Aishah Omar Adams, writer of The Magical Mixologist

"I thoroughly enjoy working with Fatima. She is exceptionally talented and never comes across as 'knowing it all' or 'superior' when giving feedback and guidance, but rather as encouraging and holding your hand through the process. Her constructive criticism landed so well with me, and without her guidance, constant check-ins and collaborative style of massaging the book until it felt just right, I would never have been able to complete my own book. I would definitely work with her again. She adds such value to the writing process."

— Jodie Howie, memoirist

Jodie's memoir began as a few notes in a small notebook. Together we took it to a finished 50,000-word manuscript.

"I often joke that Love at Midlife was an accidental manuscript. I'd always dreamed of writing a novel, but this wasn't the story I expected to tell. I'd also never attempted anything this big before and had none of the tools to get from an idea in my head to a completed manuscript.

That's where Fatima came in. During my first draft, she guided me through a 100-day writing challenge with daily word-count check-ins, constant encouragement, and thoughtful feedback that kept me motivated when the excitement wore off and fatigue set in. Without that accountability, I'm not sure I would have reached the finish line.

Now, as I work through my second draft, her coaching has evolved with my manuscript. She's helping me solve structural issues, deepen character psychology, and think more critically about every scene. Rather than telling me what to write, she asks the kinds of questions that lead me to discover the answers myself.

Because of her guidance, I've become far more disciplined, gained a much stronger understanding of story structure, and transformed my manuscript into something far stronger than the version I completed at the end of that first 100-day challenge.

If you're a first-time novelist — or even an experienced writer stuck in the revision process and looking for thoughtful developmental feedback — I couldn't recommend Fatima more highly."

— Namreen Sonday, author of Love at Midlife