Shyama Perera is a writer working mainly for the Royal Literary Fund delivering modules (Expressive Writing), Workshops (Report Writing/Funding Applications), and providing one-to-one writing support within NHS hospitals. A former Guardian journalist and BBC social commentator, she has worked on storytelling in the private sector, supporting Biotech startups create winning decks and presentations. As the author of three well-received novels and numerous short stories and essays, Shyama works across all forms of writing,