why limit yourself

to thinking outside the box?

LET'S BURN THE BOX AND DANCE ON ITS ASHES

Storytelling is powerful magic. It connects, heals, unifies, and disrupts. It has the ability to motivate, empower, inform, and transform. A deftly woven story makes us feel the poignancy of our individual lives, while at the same time affirming our shared humanity. Writing—even business writing—is storytelling made tangible.

Storytelling is the alchemical process of transforming darkness into light, ignorance into wisdom, and fear into courage.

WHAT'S YOUR STORY?

I HELP PEOPLE GET THEIR STORIES INTO THE WORLD

WRITING

I've written a wide variety of content, but long-form essays, articles, and books are my strength. With a background in publishing as well as marketing, I write stories that get results.

GHOSTWRITING

I love creative writing and journalism. But I also love helping others tell their stories through ghostwriting. Let my writing skill help you get your book off your to-do list and into the world.

EDITING

Few writers enjoy editing as much as they prefer writing. Me, I love polishing other writers’ work, helping them to refine their story and reveal its most poignant and powerful message.

“Üma's unflinching self-awareness, keen attunement with the world around her, and her deadpan humor blend together to create a story cocktail that is equal parts authoritative, playful, and deeply human.”

—R. Tod Kelly, Producer of Pants on Fire, Editor-At-Large

get in touch

Talk to me. I'd like to help.

Please enter your name.
Please enter a message.

umacreative. based in portland, oregon. serving people, planet, and progress.