About Me — Naomi Boshari

I’ve always considered myself a lost soul.

“Who Am I?” in a Nutshell

I’ve always been a writer. In high school, my yearbook quote was, “Someday, somebody’s going to be quoting me.”

I know, a bit cringe-y. But now, nearly ten years later, it’s pretty cool to say that quote has kind of actually come true.

Up until just this summer, I was an editor and regular contributor for an online magazine. Now, I’m a freelance writer and editor while doing a master’s in Creative and Critical Writing in London, UK. I’m Canadian born and raised but I’ve always felt called to this part of the world.

Before London, I lived in Dublin, Ireland for two years. Even though I’m not Irish (I have British/Israeli heritage), Ireland had always been a childhood dream of mine. I just love the music, the culture, the people, the “craic,” and the landscape. But I only got about six months there before the pandemic hit and everything went into lockdown.

How I Got to Where I Am

I’ve always considered myself a lost soul. Even though I’m doing what I love, I still don’t know what the future holds.

When I graduated undergrad with a degree in English Literature (I wanted to study creative writing but my parents thought English Lit would be more “practical”), I had no idea what I was going to do. I decide to take some time off and backpack solo across central Europe, but when I came home, I was unemployed and honestly pretty depressed for months.

Finally, I got a job in HR through a recruitment agency and worked there for about a year and a half before I knew I was not where I was meant to be.

I quit my job with no plan and only the desire to “be a writer.” It was probably a little naive, but I had savings and an undying passion! What could go wrong?

Well, I ended up lending someone money who was unable to pay me back, had no idea how to get freelance clients, no income, and I had to pick up a serving job to pay rent.

Before that, I’d enrolled in a writing course. Right when it felt like everything was hopeless, they hired me out of the program. I had the interview on the Monday and started working that Wednesday.

It felt like I had finally found my place.

Over those years, I gained a lot of experience, connections, and most importantly, the confidence to share my writing with the world.

Now, I’ve gone back to school to do the creative writing degree I always wanted. I’m freelancing, which enables me to have a flexible schedule.

I definitely do not have it all figured out by any means, but I feel like I’m on a path that is aligned with my values and the life I want to live.

Random Fun Facts

Aside from all the writing stuff, here are some of my other interests:

• I love everything fitness—running, HIIT, and strength training. I play soccer.
• I’m also all about balance (i.e. going for pints with the team after a match).
• I love comedy and live music shows.
• I enjoy my own company and planning solo dates for myself.
• I’m incredibly sensitive and take a lot of things too seriously. But I also love to find humour in the hard things.
• I’m passionate about reducing the stigma around mental health.
• My favourite drink is an IPA (or coffee).
• My favourite food is pizza.
• Leonard Cohen is one of my favourite writers and musicians.
• I’m 28, I have two sisters, and my love life is currently non-existent. Though I still love writing about love and relationships.

That’s all! Let me know a little about you in the comments. You can connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, or join my mailing list here.

Cheers!