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A Free Guide to Transform Your Creative Writing
Whether you’re a new writer who knows you need to study craft to take your writing to the next level, or you’ve been writing for a while and struggling to get your stories published — I made this guide for you.
Inside, you’ll find three simple but powerful lessons to make your writing stronger and draw your reader in.
You’ll see a difference in your writing right away, InshaAllah!
Salaam!
I’m Hajera Khaja, writer, editor, and creative writing teacher. Anytime I’ve been away from the page for too long, I feel unmoored, like I’m not myself anymore. I suspect it is the same for you, dear writer. Welcome! I love working with writers because of the joy it brings me — to see writers who doubt begin to believe in themselves again, break through their struggles and resistance, and show up on the page in all their brilliance.
Courses & Programs for Muslim Women
Grounded Writers
A creative writing membership to work on your craft and strengthen your storytelling skills with a nourishing and supportive writing community.
Ease Into Fiction
A self-paced online course that will teach you how to write fiction with ease and confidence. Packed with simple writing prompts and intuitive craft lessons.
Coaching
Writing can be lonely and frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be that way. I can guide you through your struggles and provide feedback, structure, and accountability.
Kind words from writers I’ve worked with…
Asmaa Hussein
“A Temporary Gift” & “A Place of Refuge”
Hajera has a way of finding the very essence of what I’m trying to convey with my writing and coaching me into expressing it in a way that’s really going to land with readers. I keep coming back to her for editing advice.
Rifk Ebeid
“Baba, What Does My Name Mean?” & “You Are The Color”
Working with Hajera was truly a blessing. Her skill and experience offered crucial insight on how to make my story come to life. I was so hesitant to reach out for help in my writing journey, but am so grateful that I did.
Sherine Aboelezz
Writer
Hajera is a brilliant writing instructor mashaAllah. She is extremely professional while at the same time compassionate and understanding. I learned so much from her and was inspired to write after not being able to write for a long time!
Latest from my blog…
Afsos
This is a personal essay that I wrote after my grandmother passed away. It was first published in Canthius, Issue 10 in 2022. Bahot afsos ki baat hai The year is 2013. We are driving…
On being selected as a finalist for the PEN Canada New Voices Award
Alhamdulillah, I am a finalist for the 2024 PEN Canada New Voices Award.* I tend to not submit my work to contests because the competition feels fierce and I know so many good stories don’t…
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