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Fatima Shah

082 ****46 Johannesburg, Gauteng

About Me

Top Rated Upwork romance ghostwriter with 13+ years of professional writing experience and 60+ contemporary romance novels completed. Specialises in steamy, emotionally charged fiction with strong character voice, sharp dialogue, and market-aware storytelling; also self-publishes under pen names BF Queen and Misha Cooper.

Personal Details

Gender Female
Race Indian
Date of Birth 21 Dec 1978

Education & Qualifications

Certificate in Magazine Journalism
SA Writers' College
Magazine Journalism · Certificate · Achieved · 2013
Certificate in Grammar for Writers
SA Writers' College
Grammar for Writers · Certificate · Achieved · 2014
Higher Diploma in Religious Studies
Islaahul Banaat Institute
Religious Studies · Higher Diploma · Achieved · 2007
National Senior Certificate (Matric)
National Senior Certificate · Achieved · 2004

Work Experience

Romance Ghostwriter (Top Rated)
Upwork
Jan 2023 - Present Current

Written over 40 contemporary romance novels in under two years across subgenres (steamy romance, enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, age-gap, forbidden love). Deliver clean, publication-ready manuscripts with strong character voice, sharp dialogue, and emotionally satisfying arcs. Maintain strict client confidentiality. Achieved and maintained Top Rated status through consistent 5-star reviews and on-time delivery. Built long-term client relationships through professional communication and reliable turnaround.

Food Column Writer
Sisters Magazine, UK
Current

Write a monthly food column for a UK-based women's Islamic lifestyle magazine, consistently meeting editorial deadlines. Cultivate relationships with industry experts for exclusive interviews.

Parenting & Pregnancy Writer
The Muslim Woman Magazine, South Africa
Mar 2013 - Present Current

Write two in-depth articles per month covering pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and parenting. Conduct thorough research to ensure content is accurate and evidence-based.

Curriculum Writer
Sadiyah Sayed Doula Services
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

Researched, structured, and wrote a comprehensive 60-page doula training guide covering pregnancy, labour, birth support, and postpartum care. Translated complex medical and emotional subject matter into clear, accessible course content.

Staff Writer
OnIslam.net
Sep 2013 - Sep 2020

Wrote on social issues, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and women's wellness for an Islamic online platform. Produced deadline-driven content that generated reader engagement and social media shares.

Writing Mentor & Editor
Tween Tales / Yiz Publishing House

Mentored young writers through the Tween Tales creative writing programme. Edited and prepared manuscripts for publication at Yiz Publishing House.

Skills

Romance & fiction ghostwriting
First-person present tense narrative
Trope development & plot structuring
Character voice & banter
Series continuity & world-building
Manuscript editing & proofreading
Content writing & journalism
Curriculum & course development
Kindle market awareness
Client confidentiality