The stories we read during our childhood, the places we visit, and the challenges we overcome are all the bedrock of our upbringing; they shape our adulthood. In this episode, I speak to Jasmine Bager about her experience as a Saudi journalist, her upbringing, education, and writing on arts and culture. During our conversation, we uncover the inspirational stories that have shaped Jasmine's journey.

Jasmine Bager is a journalist from Saudi Arabia. She has an art degree, and she writes about women and the arts with a focus on the Middle East. She was one of the first Saudis to earn a degree from Columbia Journalism School. Her work has appeared in TIME, BBC, Refinery29, and Architectural Record.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Promo
1:04 What is Hazawi?
2:09 Jasmine's Upbringing
12:33 Imitating Other Writers
15:00 How to Find Your Writing Style
16:08 Who Does Jasmine Write for (Audience)
17:23 How to Make Your Writing Fit the Magazine You Submit to
25:34 How Much You Should Put Online About Yourself
29:04 What Makes A Journalism Piece Successful
33:10 Structuring Stories
36:27 Where to Find Stories
42:38 Finding a Writing Community
47:53 What Does Jasmine Hopes Readers Feel
50:56 Advice for Young Writers


🔗 CONNECT WITH JASMINE
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasmineBager?s=20

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🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

Hazawi Podcast demystifies the writing and publishing process. It’s for emerging Muslim writers who want to improve their writing, discover the roadmap to publishing their work, and explore diverse writing careers.

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