💫 Writer, literary consultant & aspiring constellation.
Copyright — Mariam Ansar for Robin Silas Photography.
I’m currently building spaces for rigorous thinking in writing— and teaching others to do the same.
📝 I write/edit Modern Mythologies, the Cool Girl Internet which explores how meaning is made and who it serves on Substack.
📚 I’m signed with RCW and write meaningful fiction — represented by Claire Wilson.
🫱🏻🫲🏾 I teach Starting Your Novel courses for beginners and intermediate writers in seasonal cohorts. Interested?
💻 I freelance for many digital platforms — you might’ve read me in NME, Dazed, Vice, Middle East Eye, BuzzFeed, and many others.
THE LATEST…
Testimonial — ‘Starting Your Novel’, Beginners Cohort 2026
“I absolutely loved Mariam Ansar's Starting Your Novel course. Every session was packed with practical advice, and Mariam went above and beyond with her thoughtful feedback. The course exceeded my expectations, helping me identify plot holes and giving me the confidence to move forward with my novel. Mariam also created such a warm, supportive atmosphere that everyone felt encouraged to get involved. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.”
— Freya Eckersley
Testimonial — ‘Starting Your Novel’, Beginners Cohort 2026
“I didn’t know what to expect when I enrolled in the course Starting Your Novel taught by Mariam. I was worried it might be quite basic, as I already had some writing experience and knew what my story was about. However, I couldn’t have been more wrong. The course was very well designed and thoughtfully structured. Mariam has a remarkable ability to break down what can feel like an overwhelming process into clear, practical steps, while encouraging creativity and helping me develop a better understanding of my own story. I was genuinely sad when the course ended, but I came away with great insights, new techniques, and a much stronger belief in my writing ability!”
— Abier Hamidi
