My story
I have two passions: storytelling and people. I’ve combined both throughout my career as a communications professional and through my work in fiction and screenwriting. There’s something endlessly fascinating about crafting stories, sharing them and building connections through stories.
I have nearly a decade of experience in communications, including time in fast-paced startup environments where my persistence and unique ideas made me shine. I’m the author of the award-winning novel Henkäyksiä (2015) and have written several screenplays.
With a unique background in creative writing, film studies and communications, I’ve built a strong foundation of tools and strategies to create messages that resonate with audiences.
Stories are the way to connect people – online and offline.
Projects
Jälkisanat Akatemia
I want to help writers grow and find their own voice. That’s why I founded the Jälkisanat Akatemia, where you can study writing at your own pace and receive feedback. Visit »
Epilogi – Jälkisanat
I launched the website in 2015 focused on creative writing, books and cultural phenomena. The site currently attracts around 3,000 visitors per month. Visit »
Bibliography
Kukkakorpi, M. ‘Syntyykö aikanamme enää klassikoita?’ in S28 Kirjallisuus 2. (2025). Helsinki: Studeo. Published before on Jälkisanat.
Kukkakorpi, M. ‘Kirjoita käsin!’ in Ääni 6 Kirjoittaminen 1 (2022). Helsinki: Edita. Published before on Jälkisanat.
Kukkakorpi, M. & Pantti, M. (2021) ‘A Sense of Place: VR Journalism and Emotional Engagement’ in Journalism Practice. 15(6): 785–804. https://doi.org/10.1080/17512786.2020.1799237
Henkäyksiä (2015), a self-published Novel in Finnish.
The Continents (2015), a poem in ‘Contrasting Visions’ Anthology.
Remains (2014), a poem in ‘Inspired by My Museum’ Anthology.
Awards & Honours
2024
TV Pilot Good Fortune (Drama Comedy), Quarter-finalist in a Filmmatic TV Pilot Awards Season 9.
Feature Film Script Under Control (Psychological Thriller), Semifinalist in ScreenCraft’s Fall 2024 Virtual Pitch Competition.
2017
Feature Film Script You Will Get Hurt (Comedy) logline “the logline of the year and one of the best to read for 2017”, WildSound Festival.
2016
Psychological Thriller Mind Games (Feature Film Script)
- 3. Place in Thriller Category, Los Angeles Screenplay Contest
- Official Finalist, Hollywood Screenplay Contest
2015
Novel Henkäyksiä, the Best Novel, Möllärimestari Award (Finland)
Short Film Script Turning Tables (Drama), finalist in Marquee Lights.
Short Film Script Night Owl (Thriller), Semifinalist in Courier Awards.
Short Film Script Viewings (Thriller), Semifinalist in Aura Screenwriter Awards.