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...

Okay, so I'm back with more poetry! XD This is some poetry by Rumi - the famous Sufi mystic poet - from a book called ' The Rumi Collection ' which I got from a local library. It was the first time I read Rumi's poems and I really enjoyed reading them- they are so deep and symbolic! Here are the ones I especially liked: WITH US Even if you're not a seeker, still, follow us, keep searching with us. Even if you don't know how  to play and sing, you'll become like us; with us you'll start singing and dancing. Even if you are Qarun, the richest of kings, when you fall in love, you'll become a beggar. Though you are a sultan, like us you'll become a slave. One candle of this gathering is worth a thousand candles; its light is as great. Either you are alive or dead. You'll come back to life with us. Unbind your feet. Show the rose garden- start laughing with your whole body, like a rose, like us. ...