Youssef Mekkawi

Mathematics undergraduate at Menoufia University with experience as a contracted web novel author, translator, editor, and community manager. Published original fantasy fiction with 360,000+ reads, an international readership, and translations across multiple platforms. Skilled in creative writing, content editing, audience engagement, and cross-cultural communication

Web Novel Author (Contracted) at WebNovel Platform (2024-01 – Present)

• Authored and published the original fantasy web novel "Shoujo Hater" following more than two years of planning, world-building, and character development
• Built a rapidly growing international readership through consistent publication and community engagement
• Achieved 360,000+ reads on WebNovel and developed an active global reader community
• Reached 100,000+ views on the original publication before transferring the novel to a new link due to a contract change; the original version remains a record of the novel's early success
• Expanded readership through unofficial translations and redistribution on multiple international websites
• Earned a 9.9/10 rating from 671+ reader reviews on NovelBin and a 5.0/5 rating from 50+ reader ratings on FreeWebNovel
• Ranked approximately #343,000 among millions of titles on Noor Library, one of the largest Arabic digital libraries
• Translated into Arabic and republished across multiple Arabic web novel platforms
• Inspired an active fan community that created fan art, edits, and other fan-made content based on the novel
• Built and managed an active Discord community for readers, discussions, and feedback
• Developed original storylines, characters, and immersive fictional worlds while maintaining a consistent publishing schedule
• Demonstrated versatility by writing across multiple genres, including fantasy, romance, drama, mystery, and wuxia
• Authored "Jester the Cursed Clown," a companion story connected to "Shoujo Hater," centered on a character from the main novel
• Reached 30,000+ views before publication was paused due to academic schedule constraints

Manhwa & Manhua Translator and Editor at Freelance / Multiple Scanlation Teams

• Translated English manhwa and manhua into Arabic for multiple scanlation teams
• Proofread and edited translations to ensure accuracy, readability, and consistency
• Collaborated with editors and project managers to meet publication deadlines
• Published work under the online aliases "Moriaty Evil" and "Michael Kaiser."

Mathematics Tutor at Private Tutor

• Provided mathematics tutoring using structured problem-solving methods
• Helped students improve their understanding of mathematical concepts and academic performance
• Concluded tutoring to focus on university studies

Content Creator at TikTok

• Manage a TikTok account with 1,800+ followers
• Create educational and entertainment-focused content while engaging with an active audience
• Analyze audience engagement to improve content performance

Community Manager at Discord

• Founded and manage a Discord community dedicated to published web novels
• Moderate discussions, organize community events, and maintain a positive environment
• Foster reader engagement and community growth

B.Sc. in Mathematics – Faculty of Science, Menoufia University (2023)

High School Diploma – School or University