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Tag Archives: write
Sorry Not For Us
A few months back I got yet another “rejection email” from a publisher. Over the years and following the advice of other experienced writers I have learned to accept rejections with an open mind and not take them personally. Now … Continue reading
A Writer’s Eye
Ernest Hemingway wrote: “A writer’s problem does not change. It is always how to write truly and having found what is true, to project it in such a way that it becomes a part of this experience of the person … Continue reading
There’s Something In Me Pushing Me To Write
Do you have an idol? Do you have someone you are dying to meet one day? Whether it’s this person’s personality that you admire and love, or their work and success, be it in the arts, in entertainment, science, history, … Continue reading
Books, Books, and Books
There’s an old saying: “Everyone has a story to tell.” We have all been fond of stories at some point in our lives. For some of us that love has turned into passion so much so that there’s nothing in … Continue reading
Is It Considered A Sin
Is it considered a sin if the author gives out too much information about his/her book in its introduction? Information on what the book is about or as to what the readers should expect from it. Is it not better … Continue reading
Blood Sweat Tears And Prayers
The other day I read a great book that played on all my senses, stirring all my emotions. Every time I read a book like that I get so fired up and I wish that I could write like the … Continue reading
How Do You Promote Your Book
A writer friend told me the other day that nowadays publishing a book is the easiest part of the process of writing because of all the facilities available to writers online, digitally. But the hardest thing is the self-promotion. As … Continue reading
Quirky Habits Of Writers
By now you are all probably familiar with my writing habits and my love affair with fountain pens. I write long hand, I love the smell of ink on plain white paper. My fountain pen is quite old and it … Continue reading
Write My Way Out
Today morning when I sat down at my desk to write, I stared at the blank page and nothing happened. I couldn’t think of anything to write. Usually I have more than one idea before I settle down to one. … Continue reading
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Why I Write
On Monday I did something very stupid. I say this not with pride, not with shame, but with deep regret. I decided to take the day off from writing. The problem with me is that I wake up early. On … Continue reading
