Hello, I'm Amna!
Some of my favorite stories begin with a small moment: a neighbor shoveling a driveway before sunrise, a teacher packing an extra lunch, or a stranger who stops to ask, "Are you okay?" Since 2025, I've been collecting and writing these moments for Bright Side, because I believe good news deserves just as much attention as bad news.
What I Love to Write
- Kindness and compassion: true stories of ordinary people who help without being asked.
- Family and community: the quiet ways neighbors, relatives, and coworkers look out for each other.
- Beauty and nail trends: seasonal manicure and pedicure ideas, my fun side project and favorite self-care ritual.
Where My Stories Come From
Literature was my first love, and I went on to earn a Master's in English Literature. Years of reading taught me that every person carries a story worth hearing. Later, while writing for nfound.org, I helped share information about missing people and lost pets. Seeing how strangers came together to help families in their hardest moments changed the way I look at the world, and it's a big reason I write about kindness today.
How I Work
Before Bright Side, I built my experience as an SEO content writer, contributing to the global magazine Magnav, writing for nfound.org, publishing on Medium, and working with clients on Upwork across many different industries, from lifestyle to finance and technology. Writing for such different audiences taught me to research carefully, explain things clearly, and adapt my voice to every reader. Today, I use those skills to check facts, find studies that explain why kindness affects us so deeply, and keep the human heart of every story front and center. Courses in writing and editing, positive psychology, and growth mindset keep me learning.
A Little More About Me
When I step away from my laptop, I'm usually out for a run, taking photos of everyday scenes, volunteering, or lost in a good book. I speak both English and Urdu, and I think growing up between two languages made me a better listener.
Let's Connect
You can reach me at amna.kanwal@id.thesoul.io or on LinkedIn.
