Month: September 2018

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I am : A work in progress

Presently biding my time : : Writing my debut book which is a collection of poems, through which I narrate the story of a woman.

As I secretly follow my dreams of : Being a writer

Part of the : Creative Writing Mentorship Program from June 30 to September 15, 2018

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About being a part of Anita’s Attic Creative Writing program

Getting handpicked by Anita Nair was one of the high point’s in my life. The program helped me to identify the style of writing I was good at and the genre that I could focus on. The Saturday classes and the weekly assignments hones your writing skills and helps to craft one’s work better.

Renn’s Bio

Renn consults as an IP Strategist for a top 5 IP law firm of India. His earlier boutique IP firm which he founded was acquired by the IP law firm where he currently consults. He has done his EPGBM from IIM, Calcutta and has a Masters and Bachelors in Engineering.

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I am : A bookworm addicted to the smell of libraries and book shops, a closet writer (so far), an experiential cook, a fan of quirky movies, a believer in lounging, sauntering and other such forms of exercise, an incorrigible chatterer who loves solitude equally, an admirer of trees and their persistence in the face of human stupidity

Presently biding my time : : Doing what needs to be done while walking a parallel universe of ideas and words in my head

As I secretly follow my dreams of : Telling stories well and writing amazing prose

As good as: This mad, bad, sad, glad, good, horrendous, marvellous world we live in! or Schrodinger’s Cat!

Part of the : Creative Writing Mentorship Program from June 30 to September 15, 2018

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About being a part of Anita’s Attic Creative Writing program

I enjoyed being a part of this program. Anita, in her own words, is a taskmaster. She has taught us the importance of self-discipline. Her knack of breaking down difficult things and fears to manageable daily activities is liberating. A problematic mountain often becomes an easily scalable hill after a session with her!

Her weekly critiques of my writing boosted my confidence tremendously and showed me where I can do better. I have gone from a solitary secret scribbler to one who dreams of being a published writer eventually!

I loved these Saturdays where I could spend time with others who share a passion for writing. I am fortunate to have met and shared this journey with so many warm friendly intelligent and supportive people.

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I am : A dreamer, a writer, a globetrotter

Presently biding my time : Trying to write 400 words a day between a full-time technical communications career and being Mom to my eight-year old human child and three feline ones.

As I secretly follow my dreams of : Being a published author. My recurring dream since childhood

Part of the : Creative Writing Mentorship Program from June 30 to September 15, 2018

My Website : www.varnika.co

Recent Published Work : Mia finds a home

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About being a part of Anita’s Attic Creative Writing program

It took me ten years to complete my first (as yet unpublished) fiction novel. Ten years of trying to eke out a writing discipline between life events, learning the craft by trial and error and ultimately not having the confidence that I was good enough.

I wanted to do it differently for my second book. So I joined Anita’s program and it has been a dramatically different experience. I got into a cadence of writing, and received real-time tips, feedback and encouragement. It was wonderful to meet fellow writers and others in the publishing industry week after week. I didn’t want it to end. I wish I had this opportunity ten years ago. If you get the chance, grab it.

Sandhya’s Bio

Sandhya is a Graduate in English Literature from Lucknow University and has done her Advanced Masters in Global Management. She currently works as a Section Head in Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Knowledge Management division. She is fascinated by people and what makes them tick. That has driven her over three decade global career as a leader, a coach, and champion of inclusion and diversity. After she staggers home from work, she enjoys pottering around her home and garden in Bangalore with the aforementioned babies.