Hi! I'm Nehal Kothari, a writer, poet, and English Literature student currently pursuing my Master's at the University of Leeds. I've always been drawn to stories, how they shape us, challenge us, and reveal the quiet truths we often overlook. Before moving to Leeds, I completed my B.A. in English at GD Goenka University with a 9.17 CGPA, where I explored everything from adaptation theory to feminist criticism. My dissertation examined how minor characters in the Harry Pofter films are flattened or overshadowed compared to their literary depth, which deepened my interest in representation and narrative power.
Alongside my academic work, I've built a diverse writing background. I currently write for Her Campus Media and The Gryphon, and I've previously worked as a Lead Writer at British Noble Press, where I learned to adapt my voice to different clients and editorial styles. I've also interned with Muskurahat Foundation, creating social campaigns and community-focused content. Whether I'm writing articles, essays, or poetry, I'm always thinking about how language can connect people and make complex ideas feel accessible.
Outside of university and writing, I'm the author of Whispers of the Soul, my debut poetry collection exploring love, longing, and the small emotional shifts that shape us. I'm passionate about mythology, film, and the subtle ways learning unfolds over time-something I once reflected on when I wrote that "learning happens quietly… revealed subtly in the ability to grasp material you would have found inaccessible." When I'm not reading or writing, you'll probably find me exploring cafés, annotating books, or working on my next creative project.
