Creative writer
& storyteller.
Roxanne Noor is a creative writer and developmental editor with six years of experience in the film and book industry. Her latest work includes supporting writer and creative associate for the upcoming film Tidepools, and creating the zine Naked is Normal, featured in indie bookstores and magazine stalls all over the world — as a conscious, ethical decision not to use Amazon.
Roxanne delights in imaginative adventure. This meant leaving her small hometown in America's Northeast to travel the world as a nomad, hitchhiker, and couchsurfer for the last eight years. She has lived out of one suitcase in voluntary simplicity; her wealth is immaterial.
Living imaginatively also meant being a naturist on an island in a community of interdisciplinary artists. It meant working in the psychedelic healing sphere, teaching English to refugees, and meditating in monasteries.
Living wholeheartedly is the primary art, and writing emerges from doing it honestly.
Offerings
Story & Concept Development
You have something to say, but the challenge is saying it precisely. Roxanne works to find the through-line in a narrative that is compelling and honest — through in-depth interviews and reviewing your writing side by side.
Developmental Editing
Your manuscript needs to be seen clearly by eyes that are not yours. Roxanne offers comprehensive edits and detailed feedback for writers who are stuck and need to know exactly what isn't working and why.
Screenwriting
Script notes and story development with the close, unhurried attention of a literary editor. Roxanne also supports directors who arrive with a specific image, feeling, or story that hasn't yet found its true shape.
Creative Coaching & Writing Support
Roxanne gives accountability and steady companionship that keeps you moving from a concept through to a finished draft. For five years, she has hosted creative writing workshops in Thailand, rooted in inquiry.
What people say
"What always stood out to me was the depth, tastefulness, and genuine care she brings into everything she creates. Roxanne has a rare combination of creative sensitivity, intellectual depth, and the ability to truly guide people through meaningful processes. As a mentor, she offers attentive and deeply attuned support. She knows how to bring freshness, depth, and richness into every project she touches. Working with her has been inspiring on both a professional and human level."
"Roxanne is an amazing editor. I have always admired her writing, and her mentoring feels just as wonderful as her work itself. She sits with me patiently and goes through my pieces line by line, really listening to my process and adding insight or offering different perspectives when I feel stuck. I love how genuine she is to work with. Every session feels thoughtful and supportive. I consistently leave feeling more inspired and more confident in my craft."
"Roxanne's workshop changed my life. The guidance was very precise, clear, and simple. I wrote the most beautiful text of my life. The extraordinary atmosphere of trust and joy she managed to create was amazing. I never felt so safe doing something so vulnerable. For this, I will be forever thankful to her. She opened a door inside of me that I didn't know existed."
"Roxanne is a natural creative, with a deep love for words and an innate joy for writing. Combined with her empathy and listening skills, she's been a true pleasure to work with. Highly recommend."
Work with me
Tell me about your project — I'll be in touch within a few days.