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A Reflection on Storytelling
I reflect on the contrasts between Douglas Adams and Ray Bradbury’s storytelling philosophies, and emphasize their differing views on narrative efficiency versus the journey’s essence. I also advocate an approach that respects both plot speed and character depth in crafting meaningful stories. Continue reading
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Ahmedabad Readers Club: A Heartfelt Second Meet!
On May 24, 2025, the Ahmedabad Readers Club gathered in Ahmedabad for its second meet. As a grammar-loving book enthusiast, I found it an utterly engaging affair! Our group of devoted readers dove into The 40 Rules of Love by Elif Shafak. This sparked some healthy, inspiring discussion; the conversation was nothing short of transformative. Continue reading
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First Meetup: A Journey through Books and Connections
Of the many book clubs that run throughout this calm yet busy city of Ahmedabad, I was invited to become a part of one. Yours truly couldn’t have denied. Thus began this wonderful chapter. On Saturday, some of the members agreed to meet for the pilot episode of this journey. Since it was the first Continue reading
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The Interplay of Information Architecture and Fictional Storytelling
As humans, we’ve been telling stories for a very long time. We’ve grown ourselves out of the various phases of human evolution because of the untapped contribution of stories in our lives. In this article, we discuss the interplay of stories and information architecture. Insights from information architecture Information architecture is the structure in which Continue reading
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YouTube: 3 Clichés to Avoid in Novels
For this week’s video on #WordsAndWordsmith, I present the 3 clichés that you must avoid when #writing a #Novel #beginner #tips #YouTube Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/X21LlR4-BFw Don’t forget to Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe. #FictionWriting #NovelWriting #TipsforBeginners Continue reading
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YouTube: 10 Easy Tips on Novel Writing for Beginners
For this week’s video, I present my top 10 tips on #Novel #Writing for #Beginners on #WordsAndWordsmith. Watch the video here or on YouTube: (https://youtu.be/jkGv2hldl_8https://youtu.be/jkGv2hldl_8) Don’t forget to Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe. Continue reading
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