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Whether you’re an aspiring author, a seasoned wordsmith, or somewhere in between, the pursuit of refining your skills is a continuous process. This blog – Tips for Being a Writer – aims to serve as a compass in your writing odyssey, offering practical tips and insights to elevate your craft. In conclusion to Tips for […]

Hey there, fellow wordsmith! If you’re reading this, you’re probably knee-deep in the world of writing, or you’re considering taking the plunge. Either way, I’ve got some lesser-known tips that might just make your journey smoother and more enjoyable. Write Drunk, Edit Sober? Not Really!We’ve all heard the famous Hemingway quote, but in reality, it’s

8 June 2023 was a sad day for me. Sudden demise of my favourite author, Julie Garwood saddened me so much. After a couple of days, my FB feed was filled with news of her death. She was a very versatile writer who started probably with historical romance and then branched out to contemporary romantic

Panster – a word that entered my dictionary recently. And that’s what I am. There are any who believe that all pansters are hobby writers…WRRoOonGG. Well, I might be a hobby writer. But, I know that planner or panster, I would still be a hobby writer till I monetize on my writing skills. And anyone

I have talked a lot to you about my journey on writing. But, way before I published anything or maybe even before I started to write something, I have always been an avid reader. Now, there was a time when one would have called me a voracious or ferocious reader as I used to devour

You want to be a writer, huh? Well, let me tell you, it’s not all sunny rainbows. In fact, it’s more like a roller coaster ride with a few unexpected twists and turns along the way. First of all, there’s the struggle of actually finishing what you started. You might have a brilliant idea for

This week its an excerpt, you can call it as a prologue or not of my work in progress, a thriller novella. Reading through it might give you an idea on what to expect from my book. So here it goes….. “The eerie sound of the swishing winds and the blackness falling over the sky

There are some who believe that writing is something that anyone can learn to do well. You know a bit of English and you are sorted. There are also many who come in believing that there is quick money to be made in writing. And with self publishing available they feel like now, writing and

Writing a story or just storytelling can also be challenging. Some believe that everyone has a story to tell. And well, the difference is in how one introduces it to the readers. Not everyone may have the right channel to tell the story. Not all stories are written well. So, what makes a story really?