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Tag Archives: writer
Forget All The Rules
If you are in any way following my blog or have stumbled upon my latest post you are aware of the fact that I recently decided instead of wasting my time and going back to teaching full time, I would … Continue reading
Think Of Yourself As A Writer Today
Early mornings while I wait for my coffee to brew I have this habit of reading my horoscope online after I scan through my emails and messages on the computer and before I start to read my book or sit … Continue reading
I Write That I Am Writing
Ever since I can remember I have had this passion, this crazy love affair with writing instruments, particularly pencils, pens, writing pads, paper. But my love of reading and specially that of writing exceeds all. A passion so wild and … Continue reading
I Am Just Finding Ways
Yesterday I finished reading the book “Testament of Youth” by Vera Brittain. I have had the book for over a decade in my library, but each time I held the book in my hand to read, I put it right … Continue reading
I Write For Many Reasons But Mostly
When I look back at my life I realize that with everything that has happened to me, from having to live and experience the horrific days of civil war to losing friends and loved ones and then leaving the country, … Continue reading
As Long As I Can Make Stories
Growing up in a small village in Lebanon, at a time when there was no internet, in a place where there were no public libraries, my biggest ambition was to get an education so that I could get a job … Continue reading
I Have Lost My Whim
If you know my story, you may be familiar with the fact that I started writing at an early age. I started writing whatever came to mind or whatever bothered or troubled me at the time, only to tear up … Continue reading
I Promise You Writers
Yesterday morning I woke up earlier than usual so I could finish the book I was reading before I sat down at my desk to write. I had only about fifty pages left. That was a huge mistake. Because after … Continue reading
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Endings Come In Two Basic Shapes
“Endings come in two basic shapes- circular and linear- that which rises to a point of climax, and that which returns home to tell the tale.” Ansen Dibell Every person has a story to tell. As every person’s life itself … Continue reading
A Writer Should Write To Be Read
Most literary agents, editors and publishers claim that you have to be an exceptionally talented writer so that your first manuscript will be accepted for publication and will also be a success. I personally don’t think that only talent will … Continue reading
