“Hamza did a fast turnaround authenticity read for me for South Asian representation on a YA novel at very short notice, when another arrangement fell through. I was impressed with his can-do attitude and focussed, prioritized comments, which made it super easy for the author and publishing team to decide on what action to take. We did adjust the text in small but significant ways according to the brilliant advice Hamza offered. Great work – highly recommended!”

— Kesia Lupo, Scholastic UK

“I was really impressed with the sensitivity read that Hamza undertook for a Wildfire project – a project which required careful in-depth analysis of culturally complex and sometimes controversial material. Hamza’s read was nuanced and thoughtful, and we were able to offer the author invaluable advice as a result. I’d happily recommend Hamza to other editors looking for a sensitivity reader.”

— Alex Clarke, Publishing Director, Hachette UK

“ Hamza spoke at our conference Get a Job in Publishing on the tactics and mindset needed to succeed in a publishing job search. His energy and enthusiasm inspired the delegates powerfully and he was able to articulate challenges and propose solutions with great clarity and insight. In short, he instantly became a role model for a room full of young publishers.”

— James Spackman, Publisher / Literary Agent

“ Hamza is brilliant – creative, hard-working, insightful and with a fantastic eye for detail. He is passionate about the potential for publishing to change the world for the better and about the need to bring more diverse voices to the industry.

He did some spot-on market research for me, as well as some very detailed proofreading, and helped enormously with insights and suggestions while I planned a London Book Fair talk. He’s also a genuinely lovely person. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”

— Katie Roden, Publishing Consultant

“As a speaker, Hamza brings an enthusiasm and fresh perspective based on a knowledge of traditional publishing industry processes that lift the lid on how exactly all its parts fit together. Relatable, funny and smart, he’s a speaker just at ease talking to publishers about their current models as to those aspiring to work in the industry. As an advocate for change, Hamza is also unafraid to challenge traditional structures, using his learning and activism to help spark ideas and advocate for cultural change.”

— Aki Schilz, Director at The Literary Consultancy

“The best part of the course was hearing Hamza discuss his entry into publishing. His story inspired the entire room, as he relayed going to China to work, learn Mandarin, completing several (at-the-time unpaid) internships and finally landing a job in the UK.”

— Get A Job In Publishing Course Attendee