Learning How to interview a film star Ranjani, November 9, 2020June 7, 2025 Some not-so-obvious tips to having meaningful conversation and not a gushing session Continue Reading
Writing Rapid ideation Ranjani, November 8, 2020June 7, 2025 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 7, 2025 That’s all it takes it takes to make a piece of writing you’re proud of. Continue Reading
Writing Don’t reply to every email immediately Ranjani, November 6, 2020June 7, 2025 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 7, 2025 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 7, 2025 Writing is not just about expression. Use it to come to terms with yourself. Continue Reading
Writing Character, conflict, stakes Ranjani, November 2, 2020June 7, 2025 Ranjani calls it “flair.” I call it “persuasion.” Either way, anything you write needs to keep the reader reading to the end. Continue Reading
Resources 30 days to writing better Ranjani, November 1, 2020June 7, 2025 Honing your writing is essential if you are a full-time novelist. It’s also important if you’re not. Continue Reading
Freelancing Dealing with competition Ranjani, October 31, 2020June 7, 2025 While I’m regularly insecure looking at others in my line of work, I actively put community over competition. Continue Reading