Illustration by A. AgastyaHow fast can you reach your goal of 'Writing Better'? Sure learning while you practice the craft is great, nothing can replace experience, but there is an even better way to make the process of learning faster— Stand on the shoulders of giants. Learn what the greats think about writing, it will … Continue reading Brilliant quotes by awesome writers to make you better at the craft
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Be a Rebel
When we think of the word 'Rebel', the image in our mind is not very positive. But not all rebels are bad, some infact shaped the world around us, for us. A rebel should not be a voilent anarchist, rather she should democratizes the anarchy of the difference she seeks. Make this anarchy a part … Continue reading Be a Rebel
What I learned from my first draft
How I managed the first draft of my novel when I had just started as a writer
Why you should read ‘This is Marketing’
A book by Seth Godin. Illustration by A. Agastya Seth Godin again, making marketing simple. The book doesn't disappoint, it explains why it is important to know the needs of the audience you seek to serve. Make a product that serves them and market to this special tribe of people that seek you out. It … Continue reading Why you should read ‘This is Marketing’
Commandments of Storytelling
Five commandments of storytelling
The power of Written words
Words. Why are they important? A word is a distinct unit of speech when meaningfully woven together forms a sentence. Sentences are used to communicate, they make up a language. Words are the most powerful tools used by humans as they carry the weight to make or destroy entire civilizations. When communicated effectively they can … Continue reading The power of Written words
Three part story structure
It's very basic, all stories have it. They can be broken into 3 basic parts. Beginning: You initiation into the story. Where you come to know about the world of the protagonist. This is the part were the world of the protagonist should be thrown out of balance. It should take up about 25% of … Continue reading Three part story structure
Rules
What are rules?
An efficient way of writing and publishing articles
Writing and publishing fast is a dream every writer has . It is never easy to go through your first draft and then the subsequent revision. Then how can we accomplish it? Don't worry, all you need to know is the story of Smith and Samantha, both are first time writers wanting to publish their … Continue reading An efficient way of writing and publishing articles
The Interloper- Horror Flash Fiction
They intrude, the Interlopers. My quiet abode was soundless, except for the chirping of crickets, gnawing of rats and purring of spiders. They are here, okay. They don't come up here, fine. I could have stayed with my unease, had they let me be. But no, they are wild those little ones, they disturb me, … Continue reading The Interloper- Horror Flash Fiction
