Ask the Author: Shahla Khan
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Shahla Khan
I don't force myself when I feel blocked. There is a ton of great advice out there on the internet and every bestselling author will tell you something that works for them but I suppose, you must be hte only one to decide what works best for you.
I usually feel that when I deliberately force myself to write, I might find words but they are usually poor quality and 'forced'.
My writing comes from the heart. I have this problem with the rhythm or flow. When it isn't there, it just isn't.
And when it is, I could be in the bath tub, in the restaurant, walking on the street, and the ideas begin to spring like baby chicks and I desperately look for a paper and pen.
I cannot tell you how many nights, I have been pushing myself to sleep, only to wake up every 2 minutes to scribble an idea on a blank paper in the dark or on my cell phone.
I usually feel that when I deliberately force myself to write, I might find words but they are usually poor quality and 'forced'.
My writing comes from the heart. I have this problem with the rhythm or flow. When it isn't there, it just isn't.
And when it is, I could be in the bath tub, in the restaurant, walking on the street, and the ideas begin to spring like baby chicks and I desperately look for a paper and pen.
I cannot tell you how many nights, I have been pushing myself to sleep, only to wake up every 2 minutes to scribble an idea on a blank paper in the dark or on my cell phone.
Shahla Khan
Freedom!
I cannot tell you, how many times I have had to mince my words in real life situations when I witnessed violence, racism, sexism, unfair things people did. But when I reacted, my family and friends would discourage me to speak up so I do not challenge 'the status quo'.
Turns out: that's my hobby, passion and now profession.
I am a STATUS QUO CHALLENGER
I cannot tell you, how many times I have had to mince my words in real life situations when I witnessed violence, racism, sexism, unfair things people did. But when I reacted, my family and friends would discourage me to speak up so I do not challenge 'the status quo'.
Turns out: that's my hobby, passion and now profession.
I am a STATUS QUO CHALLENGER
Shahla Khan
Writing is a lot of hard work and very little appreciation until you become 'the overnight success'. The truth is, to enjoy one moment of that success, a writer must hustle for years.
If you write for instant cash, your writing will be nothing more than a sales copy. Money is great, don't get me wrong, its freaking awesome.
But your writing must be more than just for money. It must be a commitment to life.
When you begin writing, you must be ready to feel proud of yourself whether you sell one copy or a million. The writing itself must be your love.
If you write for instant cash, your writing will be nothing more than a sales copy. Money is great, don't get me wrong, its freaking awesome.
But your writing must be more than just for money. It must be a commitment to life.
When you begin writing, you must be ready to feel proud of yourself whether you sell one copy or a million. The writing itself must be your love.
Shahla Khan
My inspiration comes from a various sources. I look up to great authors whose books inspire me to put my best work out there. But I would say that more than anything else, my inspiration is my own aim to live the purpose of my life.
Shahla Khan
My own personal experience at college had impacted on my academic performance. I had the stuff boiling inside of me for 5 years. Finally I figured this is the time to get this information out.
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