In conversation
Saima Mir in conversation with John Siddique
The author and journalist Saima Mir discusses her love for Malcolm X, moving away from rage on the page, and her approach to layered storytelling in which women gain both power and agency.
14th August, 2025
Photo by Missohio Studio
'Writing is like carrying a 3D shape above my head...it's there all the time.'
Saima Mir
Saima Mir is a journalist and writer who has written for numerous publications including The Guardian and The Times.
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