From covering events in Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey to managing newsrooms and producing documentary and studio programs, Nabil Mohamad has spent fifteen years as a journalist, editor, and storyteller. He has published more than 1,000 pieces of writing and video content, including political essays, cultural criticism, and documentaries. His first novel, Dawrat Aghrar (Basic Training), appeared in Italy in 2020, and his next work of fiction, In Search of the Parsley Forest—developed in Canada—will be published in 2026. Nabil writes in Arabic and English, focusing on migration, identity, and lived experience, and teaches Arabic to non-speakers.
Journalism to Fiction: Turning News into Story
A practical workshop showing students how everyday events can spark fiction. Using short
news items, this workshop includes:
- When “no topic comes to mind”: recognizing that life is full of stories.
- How to decide who tells the story, and where to begin.
Immigrants and Storytelling: Writing Lives Across Borders
This workshop explores how personal history and migration shape storytelling. Through texts
and discussion, this includes:
- Writing across languages and identities,
- Shaping memory into story.
Both workshops are 60–90 minutes and include a short writing exercise.