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Here you’ll find Tima's growing collection of creative works - from novels and writing templates to an in-depth writing course - all designed to entertain, inspire, and support fellow storytellers on their own writing journey.

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About Tima Hiba

Tima Hiba is a writer and music composer whose work explores imagination, faith, and the quiet strength of humanity. Her stories range from ancient fantasy worlds built on human resilience to contemporary tales of love, courage, and hope.


Drawing inspiration from both her writing and music, Tima creates immersive experiences that invite readers and listeners alike to see beauty in struggle and wonder in the unexpected. Through her novels and compositions, she seeks to connect hearts and remind audiences that growth and grace often unfold one story at a time.

Storyteller

Tima enjoys telling stories that explore courage, connection, and the quiet strength found in ordinary people. Her work spans both ancient fantasy and modern fiction. After co-authoring four books, she stepped out on her own to write her first African fantasy series, The Gainans.

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Composer

Music is an integral part of Tima’s creative world. From instrumentals to songs, her compositions often mirror her stories - sometimes a scene inspires a melody, and other times, a tune sparks a story. Each piece carries the same emotion and imagination that define her writing.

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Writing Blog

Tima Hiba
The Sequel Slump: 4 World-Building Mistakes to Avoid in Book 2
There is nothing quite like the terror of a fantasy reader pointing out that your world-building worked completely differently in Book 1. World-building is an exhilarating but taxing ordeal. The deeper you go, the more you realize the rules you are ...
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The "Show, Don't Tell" Diagnostic: How I Fix My Own Prose
I have been writing for as long as I can remember. But the truth is, even after those many years, I still struggle with ‘telling’, mostly because it is a default setting in the brain. Let’s face it: we tell stories by ‘telling,’ so it logically foll...
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The Palate Cleanser: Why the Best Writing is Sometimes No Writing
Hi, post-draft “high”! One of the best feelings when writing is getting to the end of a draft and typing the words ‘The End’. I know this because I am experiencing it right now. I just finished the second draft of my novel sequel and I am over the m...
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The Unwritten Outline: How to Get to 10,000 Words By Just Thinking
I don’t follow any formal writing process. It is only recently that I began trying to make sense of my personal writing methods and put them into words. If I’m being honest, most of my writing happens in my head. That works for me quite nicely becau...
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Tima Hiba
Confession: I Talk to My Phone More Than My Friends (It’s How I Capture My Best Plot Ideas)
Writing never stops. Even when I put the pen down, and the laptop away, my mind still churns; figuring out the next chapter, tying up loose ends, and chewing over character arcs. Once in a while, a really good idea will light up my mind, often at th...
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Tima Hiba
The Anatomy of a Flaw: How to Write Internal Conflict That Drives Your Plot (A Case Study)
One of the hardest things to do when writing is crafting a character that feels real; one that feels alive. How do we make sure our characters don’t end up feeling flat and boring? Well, how do we make sure our food doesn’t feel flat and boring? We ...
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Tima Hiba
Reverse Outlining: The 4 Simple Steps to Fix Your Story Flow (After You've Already Written It)
I'm currently working on the second instalment in my book series, and it is joyful stress. I am largely a pantser with a tiny planner side, so I began with a long summary and an unfinished outline. And I've written quite a bit, allowing the sto...
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Stop! Put Down the Pen: The Non-Negotiable Signs Your First Draft is Finally Done
Writing the first draft of a novel is both thrilling and excruciating. Thrilling because we are finally getting the idea out of our minds and on to the page, and excruciating because it can be hard to know when to stop. It is very easy to get stuck ...
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Tima Hiba
Forget the Desk: Why My "Unprofessional" Writing Spot is My Secret Weapon
There is a lot of pressure to be the perfect author - not just in the writing itself, but also in the way we work. Countless images online show us amazing workspaces; desks perfectly organized with books, a laptop, a desk lamp, and a cup of tea to m...
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Tima Hiba
The Joys of a Terrible Draft: Why You Should Write Your Novel “Ugly” on Purpose
Nobody likes to be told their work is ugly. It’s true. But many times, in the pursuit of producing excellent work, we find ourselves stuck in the muddy mire of overwhelm and perfectionism. Here is the truth we need to remember: perfectionism is the ...
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Tima Hiba
Don’t Cry, Revise: How to Handle Beta Reader Feedback
Writing a book is effectively pouring yourself onto the page. When you share your work with others, you are opening yourself up to an entire roller coaster of reactions, the worst of which is (in my opinion) indifference. It is not easy putting your...
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Novel Writing 101: A Simple Guide for Beginners
You have been wanting to write a novel for the longest time, but never got around to doing it because you didn’t know where to begin. Or perhaps your child wants to write a story, and you do not know how to help them through it. The idea of writing ...
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3 Crucial Things Writing an African Fantasy Taught Me About Worldbuilding
When I started writing my novel, Pariah Princess, I had no idea the amount of work that needed to go into it. My first few drafts were fine story-wise, but they lacked one crucial thing: showcasing the world to the reader. I was writing an ancient A...
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Character Voice: How to Ensure Your Characters Don’t Sound the Same
Have you ever encountered a story where two characters were different in personality and role, yet they sounded exactly the same? If you weren't paying attention, you’d think they were one person. It’s frustrating, isn’t it, and affects your immersi...
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Overcoming Writer’s Block: 5 Practical Ways to Kickstart Your Creativity
Writer’s block; an author’s nightmare. It's often absent when you need to rest, flooding your mind with ideas that keep you awake; yet it haunts you most when you actually need to write, blocking all creativity. How do you battle this nemesis in mom...
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USELESS CHARACTERS - How to tell if your character has a place in your story or is just filling up space
So I am currently working on my next novel, a sequel, and as is often the case with progress, change and new additions come along. And that's exactly what's happening in my book. The story is progressing, and the characters are growing, giving room ...
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THE RANDOM WORD SPRINT: A Writing Exercise to Crush Writer’s Block
I can’t tell you how many times I have sat down to write, only to have nothing come out. I’d spend hours staring at the screen, eventually shutting it down to listen to music instead. That’s writer’s block - the writer’s true nemesis. Fortunately, a...
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What people are saying

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If you are looking for romance, intrigue and adventure in a fantasy world, then Pariah Princess is the book for you! It is a coming of age tale that takes you down intricate plot lines leaving you yearning for more. Be warned, once you start reading it, prepare to be up all night. You simply can't put it down. Definitely a recommended read for lovers of African fictional novels and fantasy. 

— Heri Mimi

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What began as only one chapter just before I closed my eyes to sleep ended up with me rotating and shifting around my bed like a nomad - trying to find a more suitable position for yet another sore part of my body... Like any avid reader who finds a good book, I managed to convince myself that I would sleep right after the chapter I was reading. How far this was from the truth! 

— Nyambura Githaiga

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