I'm a fiction writer, screenwriter, and storyteller with an endless curiosity about the world. My stories live in the liminal: between the real and the surreal, memory and myth. I focus on using writing to give a voice to the voiceless, shift perspectives, foster empathy, and explore difficult emotions and experiences that shape our lives. I'm dedicated to mentoring emerging writers, helping shape novels, and guiding the process from inception to completion. I collaborate with project managers and editors to ensure clarity and client preferences are met, manage timelines, and advocate for narratives that resonate with audiences and advance the craft.

Maryann Ifeanacho

I'm a fiction writer, screenwriter, and storyteller with an endless curiosity about the world. My stories live in the liminal: between the real and the surreal, memory and myth. I focus on using writing to give a voice to the voiceless, shift perspectives, foster empathy, and explore difficult emotions and experiences that shape our lives. I'm dedicated to mentoring emerging writers, helping shape novels, and guiding the process from inception to completion. I collaborate with project managers and editors to ensure clarity and client preferences are met, manage timelines, and advocate for narratives that resonate with audiences and advance the craft.

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I’m a fiction writer, screenwriter, and storyteller with an endless curiosity about the world. My stories live in the liminal: between the real and the surreal, memory and myth. I focus on using writing to give a voice to the voiceless, shift perspectives, foster empathy, and explore difficult emotions and experiences that shape our lives.

I’m dedicated to mentoring emerging writers, helping shape novels, and guiding the process from inception to completion. I collaborate with project managers and editors to ensure clarity and client preferences are met, manage timelines, and advocate for narratives that resonate with audiences and advance the craft.

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Language

English
Fluent
Igbo
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Writer at Story Terrace
January 1, 2024 - Present
Interview clients to extract exciting elements of their life stories, redact interviews and craft evocative and unforgettable narratives. Edit and proofread memoirs before publication.
Automation Coordinator at Lidl 600 Great Britain
January 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Monitored the performance of automated systems including conveyor belts, picking systems, and cranes. Responded quickly to technical faults to minimize downtime. Diagnosed problems in hardware and software, fixing them or escalating to appropriate teams. Liaised between automation engineers, IT, warehouse operations, and external suppliers. Acted as point of contact for automation-related queries from other departments. Analyzed system errors using Citrix visualization software and worked directly with SAP-EWM to track and troubleshoot warehouse process flows.
Content Writer at The Dandelion Philosophy
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Created biweekly blog posts, LinkedIn posts, and scripts for YouTube and TikTok. Applied various research methods to create captivating content using storytelling.
Head of Story and COO at Toon Central Hub
January 1, 2022 - Present
Oversaw recruitment of artists, writers, and storytellers. Ensured stories had no plot holes or inconsistencies. Managed storyboarding and scripting process and approved stories for publication on website.
Content Writer and Editor (Contractor)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Outlined and plotted non-fiction books. Authored and edited e-books on personal development, wellness, psychology, and other topics. Engaged directly with customers and applied a range of research methods. Created scripts for narrative games using Twine and Celtx. Earned 91% job success score on Upwork and awarded Rising Talent ranking. Established long-term client relationships.
Script Writer (Contractor) at Major Media Ltd.
December 31, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Researched and composed original video ideas, pitching to company executives and key stakeholders. Collaborated with animators. Wrote scripts targeting Gen-Z audiences, resulting in a 50% increase in channel views. Re-hired in June 2024 to write scripts for a new channel.
Content Writer at HuttWorks Ltd.
December 31, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Wrote and edited articles, blog posts, biographies, and other content types. Outlined novels and managed writers throughout novel drafting process. Authored wellness, relationships, and fitness content. Created scripts for multi-branched narrative games. Promoted to Content Team Lead.
Content Writer (Contractor) at Opera News Hub
December 31, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Crafted informative and entertaining articles and other weekly content. Curated images accompanying written text. Created website content consistently achieving over 4,000 engagements.
Content Writer, Social Media Manager at Herald Nigeria
December 31, 2019 - August 29, 2025
Crafted SEO daily content and managed YouTube channel. Authored engaging and informative content and utilized CMS. Enhanced written text by selecting accompanying images, increasing site viewership by 60%.
Senior Writer at Story Terrace
January 1, 2024 - Present
Interview clients to extract exciting elements of their life stories. Redact interviews and craft evocative and unforgettable narratives from obtained information. Edit and proofread memoirs before publication.
Automation Coordinator at Lidl 600 Great Britain
January 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Monitored the performance of automated systems including conveyor belts, picking systems, and cranes. Quickly responded to technical faults to minimize downtime. Diagnosed hardware and software problems, fixed or escalated them to appropriate teams. Liaised between automation engineers, IT, warehouse operations, and external suppliers. Communicated automation status and changes to operations teams. Served as the point of contact for automation-related queries from other departments. Used Citrix Visualization software to identify system errors in real time. Worked directly with SAP-EWM to track and troubleshoot warehouse process flows.
Content Writer at The Dandelion Philosophy
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Plotted, authored, and edited bi-weekly blog posts, LinkedIn posts, and scripts for YouTube and TikTok. Applied a range of research methods to create content. Utilised storytelling to create spellbinding content.
Head of Story and COO at Toon Central Hub, Nigeria
January 1, 2022 - Present
Oversaw recruitment of artists, writers, and storytellers. Ensured proposed stories had no plot holes or inconsistencies. Managed storyboarding and scripting processes. Approved stories for publication on the website.
Content Writer and Editor (Contractor) at Freelance, Luton, UK
January 1, 2021 - Present
Outlined and plotted non-fiction books. Authored and edited e-books on personal development, wellness, psychology, and other topics. Engaged directly with customers. Applied a range of research methods. Organised and transformed research into compelling content. Remained informed about current events and cultural conversations. Created scripts for narrative games using Twine and Celtx. Achieved a 91% job success score on Upwork and was awarded Rising Talent ranking. Established long-term relationships with multiple clients.
Script Writer (Contractor) at Major Media Ltd., Stockholm, Sweden
January 1, 2022 - Present
Researched and composed original video ideas. Pitched video ideas to company executives and key stakeholders. Collaborated with animators. Wrote scripts targeting a Gen-Z audience. Generated a 50% increase in views for the channel. Re-hired in June 2024 to contribute and write scripts for a new channel.
Content Writer at HuttWorks Ltd., Abuja, Nigeria
January 1, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Wrote and edited articles, blog posts, biographies, and other content types. Outlined novels and managed writers through the novel drafting process. Authored content on wellness, relationships, and fitness. Researched topics and analyzed findings. Created scripts for multibranched narrative games. Promoted to Content Team Lead.
Content Writer (Contractor) at Opera News Hub, Lagos, Nigeria
January 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Crafted informative and entertaining weekly articles and other content. Curated images to accompany written text. Created website content consistently achieving over 4,000 engagements.
Content Writer and Social Media Manager at Herald Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria
January 1, 2019 - August 29, 2025
Crafted SEO daily content. Managed YouTube channel. Authored engaging and informative content. Utilised Content Management System (CMS). Enhanced written text by selecting accompanying images. Increased site viewership by 60%.
Senior Writer at Story Terrace
January 1, 2024 - Present
Interview clients to extract exciting elements of their life stories. Redact interviews and craft evocative and unforgettable narratives. Edit and proofread memoirs before publication, ensuring high-quality deliverables aligned with client expectations.
Automation Coordinator at Lidl 600 Great Britain
January 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Monitor the performance of automated systems such as conveyor belts and picking systems. Respond quickly to technical faults to minimize downtime. Diagnose hardware and software problems, escalating or fixing as needed. Liaise with engineering, IT, warehouse operations, and suppliers to communicate automation status and changes. Use Citrix visualization software and SAP-EWM for troubleshooting and warehouse process management.
Content Writer at The Dandelion Philosophy
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Plot, author, and edit bi-weekly blog posts, LinkedIn posts, and scripts for YouTube and TikTok. Employ varied research methods and storytelling techniques to create spellbinding content that engages the audience.
Head of Story and COO at Toon Central Hub
January 1, 2022 - Present
Oversaw recruitment of artists, writers, and storytellers. Reviewed proposed stories to ensure consistency and no plot holes. Managed storyboarding and scripting processes, and approved selected stories for publication on the company website.
Content Writer and Editor (Contractor) at Freelance, Luton, U.K.
January 1, 2021 - Present
Outlined and plotted non-fiction books. Authored and edited e-books on personal development, wellness, psychology, and other topics. Conducted research and transformed it into compelling content. Created scripts for narrative games using Twine and Celtx. Built long-term relationships with multiple clients and achieved a 91% job success score on Upwork.
Script Writer (Contractor) at Major Media Ltd.
June 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Researched and composed original video ideas targeting Gen-Z audiences. Pitched ideas to executives and collaborated with animators. Generated a 50% increase in channel views and was re-hired to contribute scripts for a new channel.
Content Writer at HuttWorks Ltd.
January 1, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Authored and edited articles, blog posts, biographies, and other content types. Managed writers throughout the novel drafting process. Researched wellness, relationships, fitness, and other subjects. Created scripts for multibranched narrative games. Promoted to Content Team Lead.
Content Writer (Contractor) at Opera News Hub
January 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Crafted informative and entertaining weekly articles and other content. Curated images to accompany text. Developed website content that consistently achieved over 4K engagements per post.
Content Writer, Social Media Manager at Herald Nigeria
January 1, 2019 - August 29, 2025
Crafted daily SEO content and managed a YouTube channel. Authored engaging and informative content using a Content Management System. Enhanced written texts by selecting accompanying images and increased site viewership by 60%.

Education

Master of Arts in Creative Writing at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2018 - August 29, 2025
Master of Arts in Creative Writing at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Master of Arts in Creative Writing at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at University of Nigeria
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Master of Arts in Creative Writing at University of Hertfordshire
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025
Master of Arts in Creative Writing at University of Hertfordshire
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025

Qualifications

Publishing contract, Masobe Books (Book Name: As Far As the Eye Can Sea)
January 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Shortlist, Emma Press Publishing Award (Book Name: An Estate of Ironies)
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Finalist, 2024 WTAW Alcove Chapbook Competition (Story Name: An Estate of Ironies)
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Shortlist, 2023 Fab Prize for Children's Fiction
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
2023 Kimbilio Writing Fellow
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Best in Creative Writing (MA level), University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Finalist, African Rubiz Prose Writing Competition
January 1, 2017 - August 29, 2025
4th Position, Poets in Nigeria (PIN) Food Poetry Competition
January 1, 2017 - August 29, 2025
Publishing contract for 'As Far As the Eye Can See'
January 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Shortlist Emma Press Publishing Award for 'An Estate of Ironies'
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Published in Conscio Magazine - Prose: 'Through Thick and Thin'
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Published in JayLit Magazine - Essay: 'Ignorance is Brit'
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Published in Flame Tree Publishing African Ghost Stories Anthology: 'Mykonos in Congealed Blood'
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Finalist, 2024 WTAW Alcove Chapbook Competition, Story: 'An Estate of Ironies'
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Shortlist, 2023 Fab Prize for Children's Fiction
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Published in the Kalahari Review, Story: 'Hernias and Verbal Sandpaper'
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
2023 Kimbilio Writing Fellow
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Best in Creative Writing (MA level), University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Published, The African Writer Magazine, Story: 'Redeem and Blues'
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Published, The Kalahari Review, Story: 'Of Partially Married Men and Come-Hither Eyes'
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Finalist, African Rubiz Prose Writing Competition
January 1, 2017 - August 29, 2025
4th Position, Poets in Nigeria Food Poetry Competition
January 1, 2017 - August 29, 2025
Publishing Contract, Masobe Books for 'As Far As the Eye Can See'
January 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Shortlist, Emma Press Publishing Award for 'An Estate of Ironies'
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Kim Bilio Writing Fellow
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Best in Creative Writing (MA level), University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Master of Arts in Creative Writing
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Education, Other