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Rukhsana’s thoughts on her journey of life, writing and sometimes—when she dares—a bit of politics.
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Archive for July, 2018

Maintaining the passion…

How do you maintain the interest in a project that has spanned several years? From the moment you first got the idea to all the permutations it goes through before the story actually works…how do you maintain your passion and interest in it? It’s not always easy! I was talking to a family member, telling […]

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Asking for your price…

Why is it so difficult to put a price tag on your attendance at an event? I remember a while ago, I got an email from a school in northern Pakistan asking for a skype visit. There was no mention of money, so I assumed, quite correctly that this school expected me to just do […]

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The Problem with Writing Retreats…

I know it sounds idyllic right? To go to some pristine wilderness, rent a cabin, lock yourself away from all distractions and just write write write? I remember when my son was just a baby and I took him to the doctors. When she found out I was a writer she said, “Oh I’ve always […]

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