Pen Pals often ask how they find their voice as a writer.
KHADIJA ROANE
As a Story Expert, I thrive in helping to uncover and nurture writers’ voices by guiding them in understanding why they are telling this particular story, and more importantly, why now. I support them in finding a healthy balance in action vs dialogue, point out the similarities in tone and theme throughout their projects, then nurture their confidence in being consistent on the page. Ready for your voice to be heard? Let’s write.
Hometown:
Richmond, VA
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KHADIJA ROANE(She/her) is a Magna Cum Laude graduate from the illustrious Howard University, where she received her BFA in Theatre Arts.
Khadija most recently graduated from UCLA's MFA Producers program where she interned in film and television development for producers and companies such as Charles D. King's MACRO, Roy Lee's Vertigo Films, Effie Brown's Gamechanger Films, and most recently Pamplona Productions with Amy Lippman before working as a TV, Scripted Assistant at WME. Prior to attending UCLA, Khadija was a Play Director for elementary schools across South Los Angeles. Khadija’s work has been a finalist in the Pittsburgh Shorts Screenwriting Competition and a Quarterfinalist in the Atlanta Film Festival, and awarded the Dan Angel Family Award and the Barbara Boyle Promising Producer Award. Khadija writes female-driven narratives that center around deeply flawed characters, in a stylized world, that have high highs and low lows. Her work explores topics such as Black girl/womanhood, sexuality, and the liberation of women’s bodies. |
