wordwingbeats

Meet the writer behind the words
I'm Mikayla – born in Texas in 2000 and raised in Germany.
For me, writing has always been more than just putting words on a page. It’s an art form – the art of bringing ideas to life and telling stories in a way that captivates, inspires, provokes thought, and truly moves people.
That’s where my passion comes from – and what drives everything I do.


„One day you will be an author"
My journey as a writer began when I was just eight years old, sitting in our living room with nothing but a pencil and a blank sheet of paper. I still remember the moment I wrote my very first story – the words seemed to pour out of me. Over the years, my notebooks filled with imaginative tales and book ideas, which I proudly read aloud to family and friends. Even then, I often heard: "One day, you’ll be an author." And they were right.
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As a bilingual German-American, I feel at home in both English and German. Since 2020, I’ve been living my passion as a freelance writer, working on a wide variety of projects – from books and brand copy to blog articles for agencies, businesses, and individuals. What once started with a pencil and notebook is now my laptop, which I take with me wherever I go – giving me the freedom to turn inspiration into words, anytime and anywhere.
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I fulfilled my dream of becoming an author in 2022, when my first book, "Flügelschläge des Lebens" (Wingbeats of Life), was published. Encouraged by this milestone, I went on to release four more books in the following years.
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From 2020 to 2024, I studied Media Management with a focus on Journalism at Hochschule Mittweida (University of Applied Sciences) in Germany – four years full of inspiring insights into the world of media and marketing. During that time, I gained valuable editorial and technical experience through various projects, including serving as editor-in-chief of the university magazine. I successfully completed my degree in August 2024.
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In 2025, I made a long-held dream come true and moved to the United States – back to my roots, to the continent I’ve always called home in my heart.
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Today, I work fully freelance, location-independent, and dedicate myself to giving brands, stories, and ideas a voice through creative, meaningful writing.