Zainab's Writings

Whenever I read my old writings, I realize how much I've improved. But no matter how good I get at it, there will always be a lot of space for getting even better . So here's some advice/ inspiration on the art of writing which I found interesting (note: I didn't comb the internet for these , all of it is what I've read in books xD). Some of these tips are quite amusing, others more thought-provoking, but all have of these have helped me understand writing better. I'm posting these here in the hope that fellow writers will find them equally helpful. :) "Trying to write without reading is like venturing out to sea all by yourself in a small boat: lonely and dangerous. Wouldn't you rather wave to neighbouring vessels; admire their craftsmanship; cut in and out of the wakes that suit you, knowing that you'll leave a wake of your own, and that there's enough wind and sea for you all?"   Téa Obreht "There are three rules f...

"There may be very few  literate people in the world,  but even fewer are writers ."         ~Me

It is better to sleep a dreamless  night rather than  having a nightmare ~Zainab Salman

"Time is like footsteps. Once here, never again, leaving traces behind" ~Zainab Salman

"Humility and dignity may  seem like opposites,  but you need to  have humility to feel dignified" ~Zainab  Salman

Reading and not Writing  is like  Taking and not Returning                 ~Zainab Salman

The computer of life has critical battery and the charger is lost.  Instead of searching around for it, complete your work and prepare for the end.                                                                                                            ~Zainab Salman

Goes on, and ahead, And then with a mighty jerk- Stops. Never to begin again.

"Life is like a journey, Every one keeps going on till they reach their destinations" ~ Zainab Salman

Here are 2 very inspirational and powerful quotes that I read, recently in books. These quotes were just wonderful, so I decided to share them with you all. "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten" -Verne Hill "Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self"  -Cyril Connolly

I once heard the following quote, "In life, if people like you, then good, if not, then it's their problem!" -Anonymous This quote made me feel sort of stunned- it was really such a different point of view! I had never thought like that. Whenever I feel annoyed by anyone I just think of this quote- and start feeling happy again! When I think of my cousins- who have gone out of city, I think about the quote I once read...  Don't cry because it's over, Smile, Because it happened! -Dr. Seuss I really like it because it's a different perspective, to look at things- you know, like starting to look at the world with a new pair of glasses... Here's a quote about friendship that I heard somewhere, Don't follow me, I may not lead. Don't lead me, I may not follow. Walk with me, and be my friend. -Anonymous  This quote is just awesome! It describes friendship very well. It  also reminds me of one of my friends- Abiha-one of the most underst...

  ...........and so it's true..........

"In school you learn from a textbook. When Homeschooling,you learn from  Everything"                   -Zainab Salman

"Life is like a moving escalator.        Sometimes you fall. No one will stop for you, so it's up to you to catch up with the others or not."                                                 Zainab Salman