Dolly Patel
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Sandhya Menon:
Hey Sandhya, what would be your advice be for aspiring writers (like myself)? What does your writing process look like? Do you have a certain pet peeve when it comes to writing?
Sandhya Menon
Hi Dolly,
I'd say know when to give up and when to keep going. If you’re contemplating giving up because writing is hard or the publishing industry is sometimes unfathomable or you’re stacking up that pile of rejections, don’t give up. Keep honing your craft. You WILL get there.
On the other hand, if the story you’re working on just isn’t giving you any joy anymore or you feel you’ve outgrown it, there’s no shame in stopping. No one knows your art better than you.
I'd say know when to give up and when to keep going. If you’re contemplating giving up because writing is hard or the publishing industry is sometimes unfathomable or you’re stacking up that pile of rejections, don’t give up. Keep honing your craft. You WILL get there.
On the other hand, if the story you’re working on just isn’t giving you any joy anymore or you feel you’ve outgrown it, there’s no shame in stopping. No one knows your art better than you.
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In When Dimple Met Rishi, did it ever mention who won the photography contest? I was going to check but I already returned it. For some reason, this has been boethering. Thanks! I LOVED the BOOK BTW! Def deserves to win BEST YA FICTION 2017!!! Has my vote!!! Jennifer
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