Published in New Writers Welcome·PinnedStrange Things People Say About Boarding Schools in IndiaThere’s more than one. — If you’ve studied at a boarding school in India, I’m sure you’ve heard any number of these statements or questions, if not more. 1. Your parents didn’t love you and that is why they sent you away 2. You’re all a bunch of rich snobs 3. Was it like Hogwarts…New Writers Welcome5 min read
Published in MIDFORM·PinnedJoyfully AloneThat’s my soulmate. — June 18th: You meet your soul mate. What are they like? “Hello, beautiful. How was your day?” Of all the fish in the sea, my soulmate will know to ask me this in these words. He is an independent thinker who lives life on his terms. He knows what he…Midform2 min read
Pinned100 Followers in Less Than a MonthHow publications and the writers community helped me. — On the 19th of May I was ecstatic. I had just garnered a following of Ten people. Ten people were interested in reading my stories. I was over the moon! It gave me the courage to join a couple of publications and start submitting my stories. The first publication was — What Is Love To You? This is Robert Ralph’s…Community3 min read
PinnedOpen Letter to a StrangerTo the man sitting in the hall, outside the ICU. I’ve seen you sitting there for the last 4 days, in the same spot. You arrive at 9 am, bathed and ready to get on with your day. It is a two-seater setup. You in one seat and your trusty…Open Letter3 min read
PinnedHow can Allies help the LGBTQIA+ Community?They Can’t — Before everyone starts screaming and shouting and giving their own opinions, please understand this the way I mean it. I started writing this piece with the burning desire to tell other allies that they can be supportive of all folx in the LGBTQIA+ community and thought I’d ask people from…Humanity16 min read
Published in Anyone Can Write Online·5 days agoThe Power of YouWhen something is for free, you’re the product. — The easiest trap to fall into is Buying Followers. We’ve all been tempted at some point and think it can’t hurt. But it does. Hugely. As someone who manages social media accounts for other people and brands, I cannot stress enough the importance of a genuine, organically engaged audience. When something is for free, you’re the product. We’ve…Instagram3 min read
Published in MIDFORM·Jun 17Breathing RightIt should be fairly simple but it isn’t. — June 17th: What skill could you teach someone in 10 minutes or less? While doing my Post Graduation in Yoga and Naturopathy, I learned that I was breathing incorrectly. …Breathe2 min read
Published in MIDFORM·Jun 15What Kind of Lonely are You?Eleven Kinds of Loneliness by Richard Yates — June 15th: Give us a short book report about the book you love the most. I have never written a book report, so this prompt unnerved me a little. But with the able guidance of Claire Roberts and Vidya Sury, I am here. Book name: Eleven Kinds of Loneliness Author…Midform3 min read
Published in MIDFORM·Jun 13I Have Never Cheated on an ExamAnd I’m really proud of this! — June 13th: What are you most proud of in your life so far? Tell us about it. Exams are my jam! Yes, you know me, or someone like me. …Midform4 min read
Published in MIDFORM·Jun 12I Walked Into the Arabian SeaIt nearly cost me my life. — June 12th: What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done because of peer pressure? Peer pressure makes us do stupid things. Some people do drugs, others do dares, I walked into the open sea and almost drowned. I’m not a swimmer and can barely float. You will find me in the…The Daily Write3 min read
