Shella Gardezi

Shella Gardezi is a former newspaper and magazine editor who has spent years helping new writers strengthen their storytelling through journalism. She has coached beginners on using journalistic principles, such as structure, clarity, and ethical responsibility, to elevate their non-fiction writing. In one of her most rewarding roles, she worked with volunteer contributors to help them share their lived experiences to inspire change and advocacy within their communities. Shella is passionate about empowering memoirists to tell hard truths with confidence and care. She believes a few key tools from journalism can make personal stories more powerful, impactful, and sustainable to write.