What Would You Replace Writing With? – IWSG June & More Writing News

Hello readers and fellow writers! It’s finally summer in Delhi and nature’s palette is full of beautiful shades of blooming trees. They’re doing well despite the heat. I am particularly in awe of the yellow magic of the Amaltas that stands majestically on both sides of the capital’s arterial roads. (Image Source) I understand there …

An Attempt to Save My Writing?

I just woke up from my afternoon nap to read about author Perumal Murugan’s ‘Pyre’ making it to the International Booker Prize 2023 longlist. The author who declared himself ‘dead’ after he was harassed and attacked for his beliefs, ideologies and writing is being recognized at an international platform. Earlier in the day I read …

Tomorrow is Another Day – WEP Challenge

Hello! Welcome to the first WEP Challenge, 2023. This month we would like to know what inspires you about the iconic film 'Gone With the Wind'. Here is what you have to do, FLASH FICTION, POETRY, NON-FICTION, PHOTO ESSAYS...POST 15 - 17 FEBRUARY 2023 SUBMIT your name and URL to the list below starting February 15 to the …

IWSG February- Book Covers & More!

One of the problems I face on social media is definitely interaction. I wouldn't like to call myself an introvert but my inability to make conversation about little things often leaves me speechless (comment-less). My engagement is limited to reading, sharing and talking about everything writing-related. But there is a nook where I find it …

Word of the Year – Believe (IWSG Jan)

Hello Readers and my IWSG friends It's a new year for the Insecure Writer's Support Group and my fourth with them. I have since grown as a writer and learnt much, specially after reading the writing journeys of others in the group and the advice on aspects of writing every month. It is also a …

IWSG December 7 – Holiday time!

Hello Readers! We are into the last month of 2022 and another year is past us. How did you do? I fared just about fine. I experimented with my writing, slowed down actually, tried to send out work, learnt to deal with criticism, and turned into a better reader. I didn't have much publishing news …