Indianisms, they do confuse the uninitiated! Indianisms are phrases or words in English which are either Indian in origin or were created through a literal translation of a vernacular phrase. These words or phrases are as often colourful as they are awkward. Some of them come so naturally to us that picking them out of […]
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Writing Inspiration: Create An Idea Bank
Creativity and imagination can be a curse. Yes, you heard me! You can have a zillion ideas for your story or novel which can overwhelm you. Alternatively, you can sit staring at a blank page because your creativity just decided that it wants nothing to do you or your editor’s deadlines. We have all been […]
Author’s Corner: 13 Ways to Conquer Writer’s Block
Every author can attest to one common foe—the Writer’s Block. You sit staring at a blank screen, wishing your brain to get back to the required flow of thoughts like a child wishes on a falling star. The result? Nothing. Nada. A few hours, days or even weeks later, you are still looking at the […]