Category: Writing

Writing

You don’t always need to begin at the beginning.

Ranjani, February 4, 2021June 9, 2023

Not all stories start with ‘once upon a time’

Freelancing

Don’t fear repetition.

Ranjani, February 3, 2021June 9, 2023

Sometimes, saying something again and again and again can be a good thing.

Writing

I don’t have a writing ritual. Do you?

Ranjani, January 3, 2021June 9, 2023

Apparently, it’s common for desperate writers — like me — to hope that if they knew how their favourites did it, they’ll be able to replicate the magic too too.

Writing

Leave passive voice to the politicians.

Ranjani, January 1, 2021June 9, 2023

So, the lesson is: If you must use passive voice, do so deliberately and sparingly.

Writing

Kill the generic lede.

Ranjani, December 10, 2020June 9, 2023

Use a unique one to draw your reader in.

Freelancing

Write case studies.

Ranjani, December 9, 2020June 9, 2023

It’s a different and detailed way of presenting your best work.

Freelancing

3 rules to be better organised.

Ranjani, December 7, 2020June 9, 2023

Figure out permanent places, boundaries and backup for everything.

Writing

Use document styles on your word processor.

Ranjani, December 1, 2020June 9, 2023

The moment you get a new laptop or install a word processor, set up your document styles. Make sure you love them. Save time forever.

Writing

Brainstorm like Tina Fey does improv.

Ranjani, November 30, 2020June 9, 2023

Live and let (your ideas also) live.

Freelancing

How does one get into freelance writing?

Ranjani, November 29, 2020June 9, 2023

Just do the work. Send pitches, apply to gigs, leverage your network. Don’t fuss too much about the *right* way to start.