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
Resources 30 days to writing better. Ranjani, November 1, 2020June 10, 2023 Honing your writing is essential if you are a full-time novelist. It’s also important if you’re not. Continue Reading
Writing Keep some boredom buffer. Ranjani, October 30, 2020June 9, 2023 Allow yourself to be bored. Leave your brain awake and unaffected. Continue Reading
Freelancing Keep a lessons file. Ranjani, October 27, 2020June 9, 2023 Stop repeating your mistakes. Keeps a lessons file. Continue Reading
Writing Build yourself a writing process. Ranjani, October 20, 2020June 9, 2023 If you’re a professional writer, you’ll need to wake up 5 days a week and write on the clock. Having a process like this can be immensely helpful. Continue Reading
Writing Looking at murder differently. Ranjani, September 30, 2020June 10, 2023 I read (and watch) a lot of murder mysteries. And I’m always fascinated by the novelty authors… Continue Reading