Writing There are two kinds of writers. Ranjani, November 12, 2020June 9, 2023 Guess which kind of writer is the better one? Continue Reading
Writing You really shouldn’t take writing advice from me. Ranjani, November 11, 2020June 9, 2023 But here it is anyway. Continue Reading
Writing Let us get it clear. Ranjani, November 10, 2020June 9, 2023 Reading a thousand words that doesn’t convey anything is a waste of the reader’s time. Writing it is a waste of yours. Get better. Continue Reading
Learning How to interview a film star. Ranjani, November 9, 2020June 9, 2023 Some not-so-obvious tips to having meaningful conversation and not a gushing session Continue Reading
Writing A simple potion that cures my writer’s block. Ranjani, November 8, 2020June 9, 2023 One way to unblock whatever’s stopping the flow between you and your ideas. Continue Reading
Writing One remarkable thing about everything. Ranjani, November 7, 2020June 9, 2023 That’s all it takes it takes to make a piece of writing you’re proud of. Continue Reading
Writing You know you don’t have to reply to every email immediately, right? Ranjani, November 6, 2020June 9, 2023 May be if you realised that you don’t owe anyone an immediate answer, you’ll stop working out of your inbox? Continue Reading
Learning I’m embarrassed about my past work. Ranjani, November 4, 2020June 9, 2023 If you feel embarrassed about the work you’ve done in the past, maybe that’s a good thing? Continue Reading
Writing Use writing to explore your confusion/trauma. Ranjani, November 3, 2020June 9, 2023 Writing is not just about expression. Use it to come to terms with yourself. Continue Reading
Writing A lesson from fiction: Character, conflict, stakes. Ranjani, November 2, 2020June 9, 2023 Ranjani calls it “flair.” I call it “persuasion.” Either way, anything you write needs to keep the reader reading to the end. Continue Reading