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Writing a novel is not easy, and the process can exhaust you physically and emotionally. As someone who has self-published a novel, I can safely say that it challenges your ability as a writer and a woman.
Writing a novel is not an easy task, and the process can exhaust you physically and emotionally. As someone who has self-published a novel, I can safely say that it challenges your ability as a writer and a woman.
Writing a novel is an endeavour that cannot be considered simple in anyway. Be prepared for the several roadblocks ahead. For those who have been thinking about writing, here are some factors you must consider in your equation before you start writing.
The experience of writing a book is subjective. I’m just sharing my experience with you. This doesn’t necessarily mean everyone will go through the same experience. For those who have been thinking about writing a book , here are some factors you must consider in your equation before you start writing.
Even if you’re writing a 100 page novel, it is going to take a while. The first draft of my novel was completed in 2014. Today, the syntax and diction are nothing like what it was back then. It doesn’t matter how fast you can type. You will always make grammatical errors, several factual errors and even change the plotline. Hence, you better get used to rewriting your story.
You believe that your book should be perfect. Hence, you will proofread it several times before publishing it. Unless you have a proofreader and editor, be prepared to re-read your book. You will want to have nothing to do with your book. By the end of the 100th round of editing, you will hate your book, as much you hate your ex-boyfriend. Don’t be surprised if you feel this way, it’s only natural. You might even decide to quit writing. It’s okay to take a break and start writing again after a bit.
You will put in hours of work into your book every single day, if you’re a disciplined writer. You are using your physical and mental abilities to finish it. As a result, you will be fatigued, irritable, and upset. You have to control your emotions, and not let it affect your writing. You shouldn’t change your plotline, or be overly critical of your own writing, based on your mood.
As you’re constantly writing and editing your book, you will refer the dictionary, grammar books and consequently, master the language. Even if you are confident of your linguistic skills, you will end up improving your vocabulary, syntax and diction.
At the end of it all, you might decide that you never want to write a book orin fact, anything, ever again. Again, this is just a temporary aversion. You’re just sick of doing the same thing.
In conclusion, I would like to say, to write a book, you need to put in your blood, sweat and tears. The end result will earn you the title of ‘published author’. That is more rewarding than the royalty that you earn from selling your book. (p.s. My novel, Chasing Rainbows is now available on Kindle.)
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People say that women are the greatest enemies of women. I vehemently disagree. It is the patriarchal mindset that makes women believe in the wrong ideology.
The entire world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. It should be a joyful day, but unfortunately, not all women are entitled to this privilege, as violence against women is at its peak. The experience of oppression pushes many women to choose freedom. As far as patriotism is concerned, feminism is not a cup of tea in this society.
What happens when a woman decides to stand up for herself? Does this world easily accept the decisions of women in this society? What inspires them to be free of the clutches of the oppression that women have faced for ages? Most of the time, women do not get the chance to decide for themselves. Their lives are always at the mercy of someone, which can be their parents, siblings, husband, or children.
In some cases, women do not feel the need to make any decisions. They are taught to obey the patriarchal system, which makes them believe that they are right. In my family, I was never taught to make decisions on my own. It was always my parents who bought dresses and all that I needed.
14 years after her last feature film Dhobi Ghat, storyteller extraordinaire comes up with her new film, Laapataa Ladies, a must watch.
*Some spoilers alert*
Every religion around the world dictates terms to women. The onus is always on women to be ‘modest’ and cover their faces and bodies so men can’t be “tempted”, rather than on men to keep their eyes where they belong and behave like civilized beings. So much so that even rape has been excused on the grounds of women eating chowmein or ‘men will be men’. I think the best Hindi movie retort to this unwanted advice on ‘akeli ladki khuli tijori ki tarah hoti hai’ (an alone woman is like an open jewellery box) came from Geet in Jab We Met – Kya aap gyan dene ke paise lete hain kyonki chillar nahin hain mere paas.
The premise of Laapataa Ladies is beautifully simple – two brides clad in the ghunghat that covers their identity get mixed up on a train. Within this Russian Doll, you get a comedy of errors, a story of getting lost, a commentary on patriarchy’s attitude towards women, a mystery, and a tale of finding oneself, all in one. Done with a mostly light touch that has you laughing and nodding along.
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