Dear Reader, Have you ever thought of yourself as a storyteller? If you haven’t, consider it now. We are storytellers—on a daily basis, we engage in storytelling, constructing narratives about ourselves, our entitlements, our sense of belonging, our relationships, and the forces that hold us back or propel us. These stories gradually begin to shape …
New Delhi World Book Fair 2024: A Long & Tiring Swim
Dear Reader Are you drawn to book fairs? Of course, I hear you say. That's a given. Book fairs are like annual pilgrimages for book lovers. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the World Book Fair held in Delhi from 10th to 18th February, 2024 at Pragati Maidan. After returning from the fair, I …
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Do You Prefer the Journey or the Destination?
Dear Reader, Welcome to the first Wednesday of the month, which is also the official IWSG Day. Please check the wonderful website of this supportive author community here. I will skip this month's question because there's something else on my mind. To begin with, a big thank you to all who have subscribed to this …
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Understanding Life Through a Keloid Scar
Dear Friends, Today, my mind is in a conundrum, like a ticking landmine on the verge of an explosion. However, when I attempt to express myself with pen and paper, my thoughts slip into a realm of silence. Words often fall short in capturing the depth of emotions. They stumble and feign understanding, yet truthfully, …
I’ll Do Me – Reading Charles Bukowski
Dear Reader, I love writing to you because we can always pick up where we left off, no matter how much time has passed. It's as if we've never been out of touch. I want to express my gratitude for your support of the poem 'Everything Will Be Alright'. It means so much to me. …
Everything Will Be Alright- Goodbye WEP!
Dear Readers and Fellow Writers, As I write for the last WEP entry of the year, it is with a heavy heart that I share the news of 'Write Edit Publish' closing down after thirteen long years. I wrote my first WEP post (a flash fiction) in December 2020, and it was very special as …
A Hundred Quills 