Hend Saeed
هند سعيد
Writer. Translator
كاتبة ومترجمة
Literary Agent & Consultantوكيلة أدبية & مستشارة أدبية وثقافية.
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Writer – Publication
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Co-author in ‘Memorable Flavours’ – Published in 2022.The book features stories revolving around culture written by 12 Dubai-based women.
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Short Stories collection about the life of three women .The life after war and living in exile. |
Children story “Daily life of the young boy who cares about environment. |
- Iraqi Women in Tahrir Square ( poem) Nov 2019 for Al Mutannabi Street Starts Here Project
https://www.arabartsfestival.com/al-mutanabbi-street-starts-here-home/
Translator
‘Behind the Dam’ Novel God, Peace, Love’ My Brand
for UNY Abu Dhabi by Hiyam Younis by Saifa al-Shehi
- ‘Gateway to Jenna’ short story published in the bicultural book ‘ We Interwoven ‘ published by Iowa University bicultural. https://www.biculturalwritersfellowship.com/we-the-interwoven
- Co-translated excerpt of Emirati writer Eman al Yousuf ‘Guardian of the Sun ‘Novel for Iowa University
https://iwp.uiowa.edu/residency/participants-by-region/United%20Arab%20Emirates
Curator
- Curator & Presenter of ‘The Salon’ الصالون الأدبي والثقافي
Online interviews shade the lights on the creative people in the Arab world and highlight the new publications and work of , authors, performances, artist and thinkers.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv2OuRxz8xk92uTershbnRg
- Curator and moderator of ‘Meet the Author’ program for Abu Dhabi Public libraries. Once a month program to introduce new authors from Australia and Europe to readers and listeners in UAE.
- Curator of Iraq’s Diverse Literary Scene @arablit.org in 2021. Samples:
- When Darkness falls ; on the shortened, brilliant life of Iraqi author Hayat Sharara
- ‘The lion of Basra” : Muslim ,Jew and Christian by Diaa Juabili’s
https://arablit.org/2021/03/11/the-lion-of-basra-muslim-jew-and-christian/
- Organizing the reading for Al Mutanabbi Street Starts Here’ project at House of Wisdom -Sharjah 2021 & Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2017.
https://arablit.org/2017/02/25/10th-anniversary-readings-for-al-mutanabbi-street/
Literary Agent
Some of my clients and samples of books:
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· UQP Australia · Quroboros |
· The Children Meditation in My Heart ’by Author Gitte Winter · The Amazing story of the Man Who Cycled from India to Europe for Love’ |
Arablit Editor-at large and Contributor
- Arablit Quarterly March 2020 Poem translation.
- In Focus: Iraq https://arablit.org/iraq/
In January 2022 , Arablit.org shared the first “In Focus “section, edited by Hend Saeed. Samples:
https://arablit.org/2022/01/05/30-reads-a-month-of-iraqi-women-writers/
https://arablit.org/2022/01/05/ali-al-tajer-on-book-cover-design-and-iraqi-stories/
- Samples of Reviews, translation ,interviews published in @arablit.
- Interview :Germany-based Syrian Kurdish author Jan Dost on writing ‘Kobani’
https://arablit.org/2020/02/22/if-i-hadnt-written-kobani-i-wouldve-lost-my-mind/
- Translation :Excerpt from Alia Mamdouh ‘ The Tank’ https://arablit.org/2020/01/27/new-fiction-an-excerpt-from-alia-mamdouhs-ipaf-longlisted-the-tank/
- Review :Sinan Antoon’s “Index’ and the emotional lives of objects. https://arablit.org/2017/02/13/sinan-antoons-ipaf-longlisted-index-and-the- emotional-lives-of-objects/
Literary Consultant & Literary Translator
- Help young writers to develop their writing through one -to-one sessions.
- Provide one to one session in reviewing and editing the text.
- Provide ‘Mindfulness & Writing’ lessons and workshops.
- Provide translation samples & full book translation.
- Provide book evaluation, review and reader’s Report.
My Workshops & Presentations & Moderating
- Moderator @Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2017-2021
- “Knowledge Based Economy” presentation ,written and presented by Hend Saeed at
International Conference of Future of learning & Skills- Dubai 10X University of Dubai – 2021
- How to write a book review workshop Dubai Public Libraries 2020
- Creative Writing Essentials Ministry of Youth and Culture 2020
- Imagination & five senses in writing Abu Dhabi Library & Sharjah & Private
- How to use our three minds in creative writing Number of Workshops repeated
- What is creativity & how can you find your creative method online workshops
- Presentation in public Abu Dhabi library
- How to get rid of the enemy of happiness Idea for training
- How to start your life after a fall Idea for training 2019
Published Articles, Reviews & Interviews
- Nasher News :Hend Saeed, ‘Literary Agencies are still incomprehensible to many in the Arab World.
- Arabkidlitnow :The book Conversation: Hend Saeed interviews Arabic Children authors and illustrators
- Travelodge : Memories made from Dubai and Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
- Article @jawak.ca
- Book review
https://m.akhbarelyom.com/news/newdetails/3234770/1/لعلها-مزحة..–القلب-المكسور-فى-مدينة-الشارقة
TV, Radio, and Others – Samples
- Swiss Radio interview about Arabic literature 2020
- interview 2020 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hgwMUa1X-4I
- Al Sharqiyah TV interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T98Zv6fGNC4
- MBC1’s Sabah al Kheir Ya Arab- interview 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dIT_ZBuG_U
- Presenting Arabic book Section @Talking of Books Radio Program 2016 & 2017
- Talking about my book at Sharjah TV 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22xSwfeI3s
EDUCATION
- Al Mustransirya University: BA Arabic-English/English-Arabic Translation
- NLP Master Practitioner & Coach
- Reiki Master Practitioner
- mBraining Master Practitioner & Coach
TRAINING
- 1001 Titles – Writing for children workshop Dubai Feb 2021
- Translation Workshop Online Feb 2021
- UAEBBY -Writing for children with Author Fatima Sharafldeen Sharjah 2017/ 2019
- Intensive writing workshop with Najwa Barakat Lebanon 2018
- Writing Chapter books – Australian Writing Center Melbourne 2019
- Speculative Fiction with Narrelle Harries -Australian Writing Center Melbourne 2018
- Moving your story forward with Nicole Hayes Melbourne 2018
- Short Stories Writing – Australian Writing Center Melbourne 2017
- Writing and publishing a book – Jo Parfit Dubai 2010
MEMBERSHIP
- Melbourne writer Center
- ArablitKid & Arablit translators
- Asia Pacific Writers & Translators
- Australian Literary Translator Association