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COLUMN WRITING

I have a strong affinity for writing columns, driven entirely by intrinsic motivation. It allows me to express myself freely and artistically about everyday life experiences, my vision on society and all I see happening around me. Over the past few years, I have developed my skills in this area, writing pieces that resonate with readers and reach a broad audience. Nowadays I also give guest lectures on column writing, sharing my experience, insights and enthusiasm with high school students.

In 2025 and 2026 I took part in ‘Parool Column Festival’, the biggest educational project of Production house Nowhere. As a guest teacher, I gave workshops on writing columns at several high schools across Amsterdam.

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“What struck me most was how many students were overwhelmed by the freedom of column writing. That freedom was almost limiting. When you finally get the chance to have your voice be heard, what is it that you want to share with the world?”

My experience in teaching column writing workshops

Four of my columns have been published in the newspaper Het Parool

‘Maak 579 woningzoekenden blij met de kamers uit het Maritim Hotel’

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De multiculturele lijn 34

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‘Fatbikekinderen vormen een nieuwe jongerencultuur waarin het normaal is om mensen lastig te vallen’

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‘Gun me mijn leeslust, weg met die literaire normen’

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© 2026 Nilah Dönszelmann portfolio

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