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  • Writing Does Not Freeze Us, It Frees Us!

    Dear aspiring writer, In learning the art of writing, we can get caught up in trying to write the right thing. Wouldn’t it be better to let the emotion of a certain memory set you free? You can try this by exploring your feelings when you pay attention to the world around you. Your exploration…

  • Read

    Reading is a huge part of writing. Be inspired to create a masterpiece by studying how it’s done. Reading ANYTHING is part of your job as a writer. How cool is that?? (By the way daydreaming and staring out of the window are also excellent ways of spending your time as a writer, but we’ll…

  • A Writing Routine is Important

    Good morning! This post is for the writers out there!🥰 I think many of us, including myself, are capable of writing much more than we typically produce. I would even go as far as to say our best work is often still hiding inside of us. How can you pull that potential out of yourself…

  • Waiting For Perfection? Think Again!

    This is for the writers 🥰 📝✍️… Good morning! I thought I’d share a huge tip which, I think, really changed my life. You see, I’m a book worm and forever reading other people’s work, failing in love with it and trying it myself. The thing is, my own words ALWAYS fall short compared to…

  • Launching My Book – 1st January

    Launching My Book – 1st January

    Hello and salaams, This is just a quick message to say that, alhamduLillah, I know where and when I’m going to launch my book! D’you remember in my last post I wasn’t sure what I was going to do? Well, Allah, in His Pure Wisdom and Generosity sent down an opportunity that I couldn’t refuse!…

  • Finding Peace Through Prayer and Love is Available on Amazon!

    Finding Peace Through Prayer and Love is Available on Amazon!

    Part 1 Chapter 1 Today I’d like to introduce my first chapter to you. It covers how my life changed after 9/11, how I came to practice Islam more seriously and how my identity has helped shaped my faith, and ultimately, my relationship with Allah. I kickstart this short and snappy audio series with the…

  • For the Love of It

    Dear beautiful, wonderful, loyal readers, You have been with me through so many ups and downs in my writing life. It honestly wouldn’t have been the same without you by my side. I have been writing for over three years now and have pretty much fallen in love with the whole process; writing, connecting with the online writing community,…

  • How to Cope When Imposter Syndrome Rears Its Ugly Head

    Hi guys, I’m super excited to share my latest blog post with you. It’s been published on Loveandvice.com and is on Imposter Syndrome…Please do comment below if you’d like to add anything to the discussion. https://loveandvice.com/how-to-cope-when-imposter-syndrome-rears-its-ugly-head/

  • An Up and a Down in My Freelancing Journey

    Things are not always straight forward in life. My new career choice is one of them. Freelancing has highs and lows. This week I have lost some regular work from a trusted client. It’s got me hustling and pitching like crazy again. I was kinda down because I was relying on the extra cash to…

  • Invest in yourself and live your dream life!

    Let’s say you can see yourself a year from now. First of all, quarantine is over! Woohoo! Next, notice how different you’re feeling. What has changed? You’re smashing your goals. And the world is bright. You are glowing. The kind of glow that comes when you are living a life of no-limits. A combination of…