Rana Rahbar

About Me

I have been writing short stories and novels for many years, and writing is an important part of my life. My collection of short stories in English, titled "The Suitcase Was Only a Thing and Other Stories", will be published in Canada in fall 2026 and will be available to readers through both online and physical bookstores. Alongside my short stories, I am also working on my novel, "Cheetah’s Eye". For me, writing is not simply about putting words together; it is a way of seeing people and the world more closely and transforming experience, imagination, and emotion into a story that connects with the reader. One of the most rewarding parts of writing for me is seeing how a small idea can grow into a character, a scene, and a living story. I would love to share this experience with my students and help them discover their own unique voice in writing.

Teaching Method

Classes are held privately, online, in 60-minute sessions via Google Meet or Zoom. My teaching approach is workshop-based and centered on imagination and practice. I help you look at your story from the outside as if it were a world you have created—like its creator, able to imagine your characters living through different situations, making different choices, and taking different paths. We work on character development, dialogue, setting, and story structure. I also recommend valuable books and stories to read based on your style and goals, helping you understand what will genuinely contribute to your growth as a writer.

Experience

• Author of the English-language short story collection "The Suitcase Was Only a Thing and Other Stories", forthcoming in Canada • Years of professional experience as a journalist, with extensive experience in writing and producing journalistic content • Ranked 10th in a CBC Canada writing competition • Published short stories and literary works in various publications and magazines, including "Hafteh Dastan" • Years of experience writing short stories and novels in both Persian and English • Completed courses and training in creative writing and continued professional work in fiction writing • Experience in content creation, as well as cultural and arts content production, in Canada