Shanthini Shanmugarajah
A burntout former academic, forensic scientist, comms consultant and wrangler of snakes, who gets bored very easily. She now only takes on work that is both short and fun. Because life is too short to keep running the rat race.
“A Renaissance Woman”
— A Dear Friend
“Stubborn but competent”
— A Client
“Hypercapable yet easily distracted”
— A Former Boss
“Makes the most mundane topic interesting”
— Many Students
“Passionate about everything”
— Peers
“The Awesomest Person Ever”
— Self Review
she writes.
Trilingual Translator
I grew up in a home where English, Sinhalese and Tamil were spoken and intermingled. This resulted in an instinctual ability to comprehend and write across all three languages. I am sensitive to tone and messaging in any piece of writing, and will ensure that it is matched across the languages, so that the reader gets the same feeling and takeaway regardless of which language they are most comfortable engaging with.
Ghostwriter
I will write what you want, how you want; you can take all the credit! Whether you need articles, essays, or stories that sound exactly like you (or the best version of you), I can weave your ideas into compelling prose while remaining entirely behind the scenes.
Speeches & Scripts
I have a little too much experience in "public speaking" and training. I will ensure that you find the right words to say exactly what you want and find your own pattern of speaking so that it feels genuine, comfortable, and confident when delivered.
she doodles.
On books
Margins filled with tiny thoughts, characters, and small escapes drawn during quiet reading sessions.
On paper
Ink splatters, notebook corners, napkins, and receipts collected over years of wandering.
On everything everywhere
Wrangling lines, abstract loops, and spontaneous patterns etched onto any canvas within reach.
she curates.
Ink & Shadows
A series of black-and-white ink studies exploring contrast, negative space, and organic shapes.
Marginalia
Scans and sketches gathered from the borders of old textbooks, research documents, and diary margins.
The Snake Series
Dynamic coiled-line illustrations inspired by years of studying and wrangling reptiles in the wild.
let's connect.
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