Hi, I’m Mason Carter (born Mushahid Syed). I’m a poet, fiction writer, translator, and academic with a love for exploring themes like social justice, autonomy, and the ways people come together in communities. I studied English Literature at Shah Abdul Latif University and the International Islamic University, where I wrote my master’s thesis on communes and utopias in literature.

I’ve been teaching since 2017 and currently work as a lecturer in English Language & Literature at Shah Abdul Latif University. Teaching is one of my biggest joys—it keeps me learning and growing every day.

I started writing poetry and fiction back in 2010, drawing inspiration from writers like Edgar Allan Poe, William Blake, Khalil Gibran, Samuel Beckett, and many others. My writing mixes a love of lyricism, philosophy, and political imagination.

When I’m not teaching or writing, I’m usually reading, watching Netflix, or running study circles with friends. Most of all, I find inspiration in being a dad to my daughter, Elsa.

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