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Khulud Khamis

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in Bratislava, Slovakia
March 08, 1975

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khulud khamis is a Slovak-Palestinian feminist writer and, growing up in two countries and between two cultures, her identity and background inform her writing. She writes fiction, poetry and non-fiction, and holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Haifa.

khamis's debut novel, Haifa Fragments (2015), was published by Spinifex Press, New Internationalist, and translated into Italian and Turkish. Her short stories have been published in Verity La, FemAsia Magazine, Consequence Magazine, and most recently, in the anthology We Wrote in Symbols: Love and Lust by Arab Women Writers, edited by Selma Dabbagh and published by Saqi Books.

In her writing, khamis is interested in exploring stories and experiences of women.

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Khulud Khamis Every writer has to deal with what we have come to call the "writer's block". I don't call it a writer's block. For me, it is a process. I'm sharing h…moreEvery writer has to deal with what we have come to call the "writer's block". I don't call it a writer's block. For me, it is a process. I'm sharing here with you some of the ways I found to work out for me when the characters of my novel are stubbornly refusing to move forward. I'll update this post once in a while as I come across new ideas.

1. I go for a run. It helps me clear my mind, and just when I'm not thinking about my manuscript, the thoughts come on their own. Usually a new perspective is revealed to me.
2. I try to end each writing session in a middle of a scene or in a place where I have an idea where to pick up from the next time. Then, the next time, I can pick it up from there rather than having to face a completely blank page.
3. I pick a good novel and read, notebook and pencil close to me. I get lost in a different world, and forget about my characters. It's similar to when I run. Just when you've completely forgotten about it, the ideas come on their own.
4. I write about my writing process in my journal. I put in writing what I think isn't working and why. Then I try to come up with solutions. Putting my thoughts down on paper helps me sort through them and process the challenges.
5. I don't write chronologically. I can leave a scene that isn't working and go on to write another scene, and come back to the earlier scene at a later stage. I don't believe in linear writing at all. With my first novel, I had the end scene written quite early on. It's more challenging this way, because you have to keep track of the narrative as well as character development, but you can have a lot of fun with it this way.
6. Taking time off from writing gives me a wider perspective. The story needs its own time, and I appreciate the process and time needed. (less)
Khulud Khamis Write, write, and then write some more.
Finding your own voice is a continuous journey.
Keep a notebook with you wherever you go, and write down those …more
Write, write, and then write some more.
Finding your own voice is a continuous journey.
Keep a notebook with you wherever you go, and write down those fleeting ideas, bits of conversations.
Read a lot.
Go for a run or a walk - it helps in reconnecting, and boosts creativity.(less)
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