Reema Zaman

About Reema Zaman

Reema Zaman is an award-winning writer and speaker. Reema’s work has appeared in Vogue, SHAPE, Ms. Magazine, The Guardian, Salon, and other leading outlets. She was the 2018 Oregon Literary Arts’ Writer of Color Fellow, is a two-time RACC grant recipient, and is on the board of On the Inside, a non-profit that leads creative writing workshops for incarcerated women. As a book coach and consultant, Reema guides her clients with empathy, precision, and wisdom. Along with one-on-one coaching, she leads memoir workshops for adults and teens, to help other authors find their most authentic, powerful voice. Born in Bangladesh and raised in Thailand, Reema graduated with degrees in Theater and Women\'s Studies from Skidmore College. Please contact by emailing r••••@reemazaman.com. I don’t check LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Consultant & Coach for Authors & Speakers

   Self

   Dec 2019 — Present

   Reema worked as a developmental editor on my memoir. Every week for nine months, she patiently guided me through less exclamation points, more room for interior thought, and more space to hone my voice. She challenged me and edited my manuscript sharply with generous kindness and wisdom—not only did my book improve immensely but so did I as a writer. Writing a book takes a village. Reema has been such an important part of mine and has helped me grow as an author. If you’re looking for that kind of help, Reema is incredible. She will elevate your voice.”— Amy Bond, writer, essayist, and author of Becoming California“After reading I AM YOURS, Reema’s memoir, I had a strong desire to connect with her. First, to express how much her book touched me, and next to see if she was available to coach me through writing a book that has been tucked inside of me for a decade. She immediately offered to work with me and all of a sudden I felt nervous. Would I measure up to her expectations or would I be a chore for her? During our first call I felt a calm come over me—she is deeply sincere and thoughtful. She is brilliant. She is inspirational. Reema grasped my story quickly and began sharing what she heard, as I shared my thoughts. She is beyond an editor—she is part coach, part teacher, and part friend. The person you want on your side. She hears your voice and helps hone your style with poise and precision—she wants you to succeed and delivers success. She opens up the creative brain on an advanced neurological level and is capable of guiding the writer\'s lens with one sentence—it’s her magic. Her line edits and narrative structure edits were superb and guided me to become the writer I am today. I felt that she invested every cell into what I was trying to accomplish. She challenged me at times and that push is what I needed. I’m thankful for every step we took together.”— Michelle Judge, author of Suburban Therapy

Education

• Skidmore College

  Bachelor of Science

  2002 — 2005