I realize that the story I write is not just about a compelling plot. The plot, of course, is the steely-spine of the entire structure. Get a weak spine, I can be pretty much sure my story just can't hold itself on its feet. Having accepted that, I realize there's a whole lot that needs... Continue Reading →

I feel a strong need to cultivate that uncanny ability to experience beforehand what my readers will experience when they check out what I've written. This doesn't mean I'm giving away my integrity. On the contrary, I'm aware that my readers are very much an integral part of my writing. 'Cause, it is for them... Continue Reading →

I should be my readers. My readers should be me. True to this condition I've ordained for myself, I'm eager to get on the same plane with them. I'm eager to set that finely balanced equation with them. Once I get that strange sense of confidence that I've got on with them, I also get... Continue Reading →

As an author, I shoulder a huge responsibility for my readers. In a nice way, of course. I'm aware that what I say through my stories can impact them. Positively or negatively. So, I remind myself that I should care to write a story that's highly entertaining but equally high on substance. READER REVIEW: THE ASTRAL... Continue Reading →

I tell myself that the best way to get to the heart of my readers is to start from my heart. I need to write from the very deep CORE of my Self. Because it's the CORE where the inspiration springs from. That's where the POINT OF CONNECT lies. I should be able to tune... Continue Reading →

One of the important essentials of writing I remind myself on is, I should give my readers that much-needed sense of security. That's the bottom-line of my equation with them. They should feel they're in secure hands. They should 'feel' my utter regard for their sensibilities. Then, there's a good chance I will 'reach' them. Because,... Continue Reading →

Readers are my doppelgangers... invisible yet sitting right next to me while I'm scripting the story. 'How's that? Just doesn't make sense!" "Aww! Come on! Don't drag that scene! Cut the redundancies!" "Such a long sentence?? You want me to read it three, four times before I understand what you're trying to say? Please!!" The... Continue Reading →

God is in details. Readers love the details too. For a simple reason. They start trusting the plot on the strength of those minute, authentic details. Because, it's the details that scaffold the imaginary plot and hold it there... to be believed. So, I remind myself that I should respect the details. And, I should... Continue Reading →