Ghalia

Writing Graduate

Egypt

I have recently graduated from The American University of Cairo with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Creative Writing. After years of self-discovery and searching, I finally realized that writing is my true passion. I am currently seeking internships and work.

Social commentary, travel, culture, and food writing are my main interests yet I also enjoy tapping into my imagination to create works of fiction whether novels or short stories as seen in my work below.

Portfolio

Cultural and Social Commentaries

Satirical Essay
03/05/2019
Genderless Utopia

A different take on Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal".

People and Places

Interview
12/20/2018
Am Hamdy

A conversation with my bawab (slang term for Egyptian house guard), Am Hamdy.

Travel Writing Essay
12/20/2018
Tahrir

A glimpse into the streets that meander from Cairo's Tahrir Square.

Travel Writing Essay
12/20/2018
Alexandria

Alexandria through the duel lens of a mother and her daughter.

Wordpress
04/11/2020
Egyptian Gastronome

A food blog devoted to showcasing all the different types of food and restaurants I was exposed to and everything I learnt along the way. I hope it will provide young Egyptian foodies and travel buffs inspiration to incorporate some of these ideas into restaurants, establishments and dishes in Egypt.

Works of Fiction

Work of Fiction
12/16/2019
Dinner

The first chapter of an autobiographical fiction called Pink or Blue about a gender non-binary teenager in a constant conflict with her strict, domineering Saudi father.

Young Adult Short Story
05/20/2020
No One Cares... Right?

A short story about a teenage boy, his struggle with social anxiety and how he tackles it with the help of his flamboyant imaginary friend.