Hello! My name is Nozi

& I love storytelling

Growing up l was a the type of kid that loved exploring new worlds in books. I loved going to Afghanistan in Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns, or to Nigeria in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Half of a Yellow Sun. I want to share my joys, agonies, and patience of writing.

Not only is this a writing blog, but l organise bookclubs to comment on novels, poetry, and short stories. Join me!

Please also find below my academic & professional experience in english literature, creative writing, law & HR.

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Personal Profile

Passionate about storytelling and the spoken word, I am a writer, researcher, and literature specialist with a background in editorial work, content creation, and project coordination. With a Master’s in English Literature from the University of Leeds and experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of York, I have developed excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills. My work as a freelance writer and screenwriter has honed my ability to craft engaging narratives, while my experience in publishing and legal research has strengthened my attention to detail and administrative abilities. I am eager to contribute my skills to a new team and help bring stories to life for a wider audience.

Professional Resume

Education

University of York

Post PhD Candidate (Not Completed) -
English Literature & Creative Writing

2021 — 2024 | York, UK

Research project in the department of English and Related Literature.
Developed first chapter focusing on Tsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions from a queer lens.
Wrote a novel of 70,000 word set in Zimbabwe

University of Oxford

Writing Fiction

09/2020 — 12/2020| Oxford, United Kingdom, Online

Created 2000-word short story.
Delivered 500-word workshop submission.

Chisipite Senior School

Secondary Education

2010 — 2015 | Harare, Zimbabwe

A-Levels: English Literature (A), History (A), Geography (B)
GCSEs: 8 subjects including: English language (C), Mathematics (C), English Literature (A), History (A*), French (B), Food and Nutrition (A), Geography (B), and Biology (B)

University of Leeds

MA English Literature

2019 — 2020 | Leeds, United Kingdom

Research Project: Racial Microaggressions and the White Saviour Complex in ‘Americanah’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and ‘We Need New Names’ by No Violet Bulawayo.

Created a 1000 project summary and story treatment.
Pitched my screenplay idea.

09/2020 — 12/2020| Oxford, United Kingdom, Online

Screenwriting 1: From Idea to Pitch, Creative Writing

Created project summary, sample scenes and screenplay fragments.

01/2021 — 04/2021| Oxford, United Kingdom, Online

Screenwriting 2: From Pitch to Screen, Creative Writing

Long Dissertation: Criminal Law dissertation about rape law in England and Wales - Involuntary Intoxicated Rape Cases and Jury Rape Myths.
Merit Scholarship - 07/2017 - 09/2018 - Outstanding grades in first year.

2016 — 2019 | Leeds, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Laws

Courses

Work Experience

Business and Human Rights Global Virtual Internship

Clifford Chance

2024 — 2024 | Online

Completed the Business and Human Rights Job Simulation where I experienced working with Clifford Chance’s global M&A and Litigation teams on projects that concern human rights.
Advised a multinational manufacturer of electric car batteries about their requirements under the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.
Hosted a Q&A session with a client to educate their in-house legal team about the implications of a new European Directive aiming to increase companies’ ESG standards.
Assisted a Polish publisher to determine whether they had suitable grounds to pursue a case in the European Court of Human Rights.

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) - English Literature

University of York

2020 — 2021 | York, UK

(GTA) at University of York. I was responsible for teaching on the module Key Concepts: An Introduction to Genre, Theory, and Writing. As part of my role as a GTA l designed teaching materials, held office hours, and also marked student assignments.

Intern, Paralegal

Wilmot & Bennett Legal Practitioners

2016 — 2016 | Harare, Zimbabwe

Attending court cases with Senior lawyers enhanced my teamwork and written skills.
Reading and summarising cases increased my analytical, evaluation and attention to detail skills.
Filing, scanning, photocopying, and uploading documents enhanced my organisational skills.

Intern, Human Resources

Damofalls Investments

2013 — 2013 | Harare, Zimbabwe

Organizing payrolls enhanced my time management and handling of confidential information.
Managing compensation questions and updates enhanced my interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Explaining benefit packages and resources enhanced my employee relations skills.

Volunteering

Workshop Assistant

Museum of Brands

2025 — 2025 | Notting Hill, London, UK

As a Workshop Volunteer at the Museum of Brands, I assist in delivering engaging and educational visitor experiences. My key responsibilities include:

Supporting the facilitation of creative workshops for families, schools, and community groups.
Assisting with the setup and organization of workshop materials and interactive activities.
Engaging with visitors to enhance their understanding of branding history and consumer culture.
Helping to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants of all ages.
Collaborating with the museum’s education team to refine and improve workshop experiences.

This role allows me to develop strong communication, teamwork, and event facilitation skills while contributing to an inspiring cultural institution.

Bookshop Volunteer

Oxfam Bookshop

06/2024 — 09/2024 | York, UK

Bookshop volunteer at Oxfam. I was responsible for customer service, using the till, sorting stock, and visual merchandising. I also researched book categories, genres, and pricing.

INDIs Venue Assistant

Leeds International Film Festival - LIFF

02/2024 | Leeds, UK

Venue Assistant volunteer at INDIs. I was responsible for customer service, checking tickets, handling the VR set experience, and signposting attendees.