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I Worked Hard at Writing, Yet Nothing Changed Until This Happened
I felt very hesitant to write on this topic because I can’t say that I totally stopped doing this. But I have come a long way on this journey and had to share it with you all. I often wonder if it is possible to change ourselves completely. But, we can choose to let go of a habit that does not serve a purpose and grow as a person. Or we can embrace the trait as a part of our disposition and take…
The 3 Writing Lessons I Learnt From a Roller Coaster
Have you ever taken a ride on a roller coaster? The ups and downs, the slowing down, and the sudden dash are bound to give anyone an adrenaline rush. Much like a story, it takes you on an unforgettable journey. The emotion of uncertainty grips you as you climb up, the turning point makes you stare agape as if on top of the roller coaster, and the excitement grips you. Doesn’t one feel precisely…
Discovering Myself and Debunking Writing Myths
Did you know that no matter how hard you try, you cannot prevent some of you from showing up on the page? A truth you believe in, an opinion you have, a person you met, and even a part of your life will find itself into your writing. Removing the vocational part of themselves before coming home might be possible for those in the technical fields, but it can never happen for those in the creative…
3 Mistakes that Made me Find my Path
3 mistakes? Who am I kidding? I’ve made so many that I will run out of toes when counting them on my fingers. My family members would probably come up with more than that, but I am not here to talk about all that. These crucial mistakes are what helped me realise that fiction is my first love, and I was not doing myself any justice by not pursuing it. Refusing a Job Offer: I had just finished…
February Reads
The Living Mountain by Amitav Ghosh: ‘The Living Mountain’ is a very short book. It can be read in a couple of hours. This fable combines mythology, ecological concerns, and human exploitation of nature, presented with appealing storytelling. It is a simple story but has many layers. In many instances, it reminded me of the movie Avatar. This book is a great pick if you are looking for a short…
Conversations That Shaped My Writing Journey
Whenever you feel low, a simple, ‘I’m sure you can do it,’ or ‘I’ll be there for you,’ and ‘Why don’t you try this?’ can boost your mood and even change the course of your life. The phrases may be simple but can motivate us to strive through challenges. Writing is a solitary vocation, so when such conversations happen, they become powerful catalysts for personal growth. They help us move…
5 Game-Changing Beliefs That Give Me Strength in Writing
When you feel like you are going nowhere, constantly coming back to where you started, or you feel like you are continually updating your skills but not flying high, you question yourself. Anxiety and self-doubt grip you. Though this is not exclusive to creative professionals, we writers go through this feeling once in a while. Being a writer for over a decade, I have had this feeling gnaw at me…
The Great Gatsby and Life Lessons
Have you ever wondered what your favourite book is trying to tell you? Sure, one can obtain life lessons from reading non-fiction, but I have always believed that fiction has the strength to imbibe character traits and messages subtly. It can do it better too. That’s the power of storytelling. And I love exploring themes. You may have read ‘The Great Gatsby’ for its plot, or you may have read it…
January Reads 2025
Photo by Min An on Pexels.com I always struggle to get back into reading mode after a vacation to India, but last year, I suffered the biggest slump. I couldn’t concentrate and kept DNF-ing the books I started. I don’t know if it was the books I chose or just me, but it took a while to get back into the groove. I hope to continue the streak and do much better this year. I started this year with…
July Reads
White Nights- Fyodor Dostoyevsky: This was a beautiful and lovely read that reached deep inside the soul. I read so many lines twice and took the time to savour them. This bok has such great re-read value, and I will surely revisit it again and again. I did not know that one of my favourite Tamil movie- Iyarkai, was based on this story, and was a pleasant surprise while reading the…
Books You Can Read in One Sitting
Being in a rut and don’t feel like reading but still wanting to read just so that you can get out of that rut can be a real conundrum. But, if you continue reading in that mental state, you can push yourself into a nasty pit. The best solution for such a problem would be to pick books that are both interesting and short. You can finish the book quicker and feel the triumph that you have…
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The Struggles of an Underwriter
One problem of a fiction writer that is rarely dealt with is underwriting. While some are afraid to talk about it; others even choose not to acknowledge it as a problem. So, who is an underwriter? You may be an underwriter if you can’t cross 1000 words despite your best efforts to reach the 1500-word minimum for a short story (if the publication requires it). But not all those struggling to get…
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Favourite Literary Couples
It’s that time of the year when emotionally committed people go on a romantic date, and those who aren’t order pizza, and watch ‘Love Actually.’ As cliched as it may sound, love is in the air. For the bookish people, it is time to think about the evergreen romantic fiction and reminiscence about our favourite couples (and also beat ourselves about how come real-life romance isn’t that perfect).…
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How To Be The Master of Your TBR Pile
2024 is here, and it is time to be the master of your TBR. Okay, I laughed a little as I typed that. Though I do not believe that I am the perfect person to talk about this, I can help a little as I constantly try to master my TBR pile. Emphasis on the word ‘try’. But what are we if we don’t aim to better ourselves every year? Even if we can’t wholly sweep through our TBR, we can aspire to have a…
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Setting Goals For The New Year
The new year brings excitement and a renewed energy. You are geared up to do all the things you want to achieve. And this is the time writers around the world take time out of their day to write their goals down. Writing down your goals help you to visualize them better in order for them to materialize. Though I personally believe you can set goals any time of the year, taking time out when the…
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Favourite Reads of 2023
Carrie Soto is Back – Taylor Jenkins Reid: I absolutely love Taylor Jenkins Reid’s writing style and how she can breathe life into every one of her characters. Carrie Soto is back, is another book of hers that is worthy of high praise. This book follows the life journey of Carrie Soto, a fierce and relentless tennis player. After being forced to take a break, Carrie Soto returns to the field…
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Year End Stuff-to-do For a Fresh Start
A new year brings new beginnings – a refreshing start. That also means wrapping up old affairs and decluttering to make way for the new things. Here are a few ways you can welcome the new year as a writer. Un-Subscribe: Do you know all those emails that you delete without reading because you don’t need them anymore or are not interested in the subjects anymore? They just come in and clutter…
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