Renate Oude Nijeweme

^{Image: Prof. Dr. Otto Wilhelm Thomé; Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz 1885, Gera, Germany Via Wikimedia Commons}

I’ve always loved writing and researching. I love getting lost in new ideas and finding the spark that makes me want to write.
My novellas, short stories, and poems have taken me on an exciting journey and to some exciting milestones, such as taking first place with the story “Reflecties in het water van de Maas” in the regional competition “Heel Twente Schrijft.” Some of my poems even have been brought to life in theatre productions, adding another dimension to my words.

In addition to being a writer, I am an open knowledge activist. I plan events to encourage people to contribute to Wikidata, Wikipedia, and Wikimedia Commons. In my role as a board member of Wikimedia Netherlands, I work to support and expand these efforts because if it’s open knowledge, I’m all in!

If you want to connect on social media, you can find me on Mastodon and Pixelfed.