Meet Our Writer
Our Head Writer, Hanna B. Kristoffersen, brings more than just professional experience to her storytelling – she brings a deeply personal journey that has profoundly shaped her narrative voice.
Hanna’s personal story changed drastically in 2004, the year she started her journalism degree and also experienced a life-altering loss at the same time.
Meet Our Writer
Hanna's Voice
On September 3, 2004, Hanna's life took a tragic turn when her first love, Magnus Iversen, a passionate photographer, passed away unexpectedly at Oslo Central Station due to an undiagnosed heart condition.
At 19 years old, she was left with the task of rebuilding her life from scratch, and in the process also forming her new narrative voice with grief as a backdrop.
Out of her experiences, a new, empowered storyteller emerged, finding strength, growth, laughter and purpose through her writing.
"Storytelling is a powerful way to bring people together. When we share our raw, unfiltered experiences, we create space for dialogue and understanding. It's through these conversations that we can challenge perspectives and create the change we want to see in the world.
Hanna B. Kristoffersen, Founder, Head Writer and Editor-In-Chief at B HANK! Studios
"Dear Death.
You Can Go To Hell."
To explore Hanna's personal experience with grief, visit storiesbyhbk.com for her raw and genuine description in "Dear Death. You Can Go To Hell."
This piece offers a heartfelt, unfiltered insight into her journey, where she painfully illustrates how it feels experiencing death, panic, and grief at a young age, expressed in a raw and honest manner.
As you read her story, you'll witness her journey of rediscovery, as she rebuilds her life, ultimately confronting death and overcoming her grief.
It's a story of transformation and change, and a story about finding happiness, laughter and purpose.
- again.
Hanna’s professional journey
- Bridging Digital and Creative Worlds
Even though Hanna's roots are in journalism and her early passion was storytelling, working in different roles in tech and media, allowed her to explore the intersections between storytelling, commercial strategies and technological advancement, showcasing her ability to bridge creative processes with digital and technological innovation.
She has played an essential role in guiding businesses through their digital transformation journey, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability.
However, Hanna's true calling lays in the art of storytelling - a passion that eventually led her back to writing and then - the founding of B HANK! Studios.
Throughout her corporate journey, Hanna's heart have been true to her creative roots and her passion for writing and photography remained constant throughout the years.
Her writing is real, raw, honest and authentic, with a touch of kindness and nerdy curiosity, and she continues to be an advocate for the power of storytelling in affecting positive change.
Hanna's experience across various sectors has given her a unique perspective, enabling her to tell stories that resonate in today's digital world.
However, despite her know-how in the digital space, Hanna possesses a deep-rooted desire to return to the traditional reading-experience only found in print and physical books.
In this quick-scroll era, dominated by clickbait and short headlines, she strongly believes there's a significant need for long-form storytelling, and she’s urging readers to reconnect with the analog world.
With each project, Hanna is committed to bringing authenticity and innovation to the forefront, ensuring that every story told under the banner of B HANK! Studios not only captivates but also leaves a lasting impression in the world of storytelling.
"Books offer an environment for reflection and understanding that digital formats often miss.
Books allows us to pause and absorb, and they create a deeper connection between writer and reader than digital stories are able to do."
