Most writers who stall aren’t short on talent or dedication. They’re short on a repeatable way to get from page one to done. Here’s what that looks like in practice. I’m Shereen Malherbe, an author with 15 years in publishing, a 2026 Neustadt International Prize … Continue reading How One Stalled Novel Became a Finished Draft in Six Months
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Under the Shade of the Uprooted Tree
W.Malherbe, S.Malherbe, M.Nasrallah, I.Nasrallah together before the ceremony I nominated Ibrahim Nasrallah for the Neustadt Prize. I served on the jury that gave it to him. I still wasn’t ready for what I felt when he took the stage in Oklahoma. It had been a … Continue reading Under the Shade of the Uprooted Tree
Remembrance is a form of resistance.
There is a particular grief in knowing a history exists, that people lived it, carried it, passed it down in family stories and silences, and then watching it disappear from the written record. Not because it wasn’t significant. Because no one with a pen decided … Continue reading Remembrance is a form of resistance.
In Gaza – She Never Stopped Writing.
I have been a Palestinian author for fifteen years. For most of that time, I wrote in the comfortable distance of diaspora. From the UK, from the UAE, from wherever life placed me. I carried Palestine in my work, in my language, in the way … Continue reading In Gaza – She Never Stopped Writing.
Writing the Self: Shereen Malherbe Joins the Art Dubai 2026 Program
Art is often seen as something we look at - but what if art is something we carry within us too? I am thrilled to share some exciting news: this Friday, I will be hosting an interactive workshop at Art Dubai, titled Writing the Self. … Continue reading Writing the Self: Shereen Malherbe Joins the Art Dubai 2026 Program
Write Your Novel This Summer: A Season for Storytellers.
Summer has a way of opening up space - in our schedules, in our minds, and often in our creativity. It’s the season where routines loosen, ideas breathe, and long‑held dreams finally feel possible. For many writers, it’s the perfect moment to begin the project … Continue reading Write Your Novel This Summer: A Season for Storytellers.
A Story Reborn: My Novel Now Published in Turkish
There are moments in a writer’s journey that feel like quiet turning points - milestones that remind us why we write, why we persist, and why stories matter. Today, I’m honoured to share one of those moments with you: my novel, The Land Beneath the … Continue reading A Story Reborn: My Novel Now Published in Turkish
Unearthing Buried Stories: A Conversation with Author Shereen Malherbe
With the 18th edition of the Emirates Literature Festival underway in Dubai, the city has once again turned into a meeting point for writers, readers and stories from across the world. Amid this literary whirlwind, I sat down with Shereen Malherbe, a British-Palestinian author, to … Continue reading Unearthing Buried Stories: A Conversation with Author Shereen Malherbe
2026 Neustadt International Prize Winner: Ibrahim Nasrallah
To have the honour of representing Palestinian literature at such a prestigious prize was an incredible opportunity. I am beyond thrilled to champion literature of this calibre on the world stage. I want to extend my congratulations to Nasrallah for his incredible body of work, … Continue reading 2026 Neustadt International Prize Winner: Ibrahim Nasrallah
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