2013 was a vast improvement over 2012. Though 2012 was a momentous one in many ways, I wasn't in a good space mentally. 2013 changed all that, and it showed in my writing. I wrote and published quite a bit. [Full list here]
13 non-fiction articles published in The Hindu, Deccan Herald and Women's Web.
2 short stories published in online magazines.
1 short story accepted for an anthology
1 short story won an award.
1 picture book for an underprivileged child.
Lots and lots of content written for websites.
Apart from this, I've worked on many short stories - visiting some of them scores of times, and scraping, whittling, fine-tuning, polishing them, and yet, haven't been satisfied enough to send them out into the world.
I've also completed four online courses.
Think Again: How to Reason and Argue - Duke University - Coursera.
The Science of Gastronomy - Hong Kong University - Coursera
Archaeology's Dirty Little Secrets - Brown University - Coursera
A Brief History of Architecture - MIT - EdX
I've particularly enjoyed the last two, and they have led me to read a lot about India's history, particularly about how India's lost history was rediscovered by the British.
Now that's quite nicely done, even if I say so myself.
In 2014, I wish to write more of fiction, along with all the non-fiction!
But while my writing life is doing well, I've still not scaled up to handling my life intelligently. Managing finances, being organized, shouldering responsibilities and being pro-active - there's a lot to be desired. Ask S, he'll tell you.
I also need to learn how to deal with people more wisely. I've to give more of myself to those I love, and I've to learn how to handle people who are using me as a doormat. :)
I've also not been too successful in handling the new, grown-up Puttachi, and I think I've made several mistakes while dealing with her. That's something I need to work on. And I'll share my learning with you, of course!
That's a lot of work!
So what do you have in mind for yourself in 2014?
13 non-fiction articles published in The Hindu, Deccan Herald and Women's Web.
2 short stories published in online magazines.
1 short story accepted for an anthology
1 short story won an award.
1 picture book for an underprivileged child.
Lots and lots of content written for websites.
Apart from this, I've worked on many short stories - visiting some of them scores of times, and scraping, whittling, fine-tuning, polishing them, and yet, haven't been satisfied enough to send them out into the world.
I've also completed four online courses.
Think Again: How to Reason and Argue - Duke University - Coursera.
The Science of Gastronomy - Hong Kong University - Coursera
Archaeology's Dirty Little Secrets - Brown University - Coursera
A Brief History of Architecture - MIT - EdX
I've particularly enjoyed the last two, and they have led me to read a lot about India's history, particularly about how India's lost history was rediscovered by the British.
Now that's quite nicely done, even if I say so myself.
In 2014, I wish to write more of fiction, along with all the non-fiction!
But while my writing life is doing well, I've still not scaled up to handling my life intelligently. Managing finances, being organized, shouldering responsibilities and being pro-active - there's a lot to be desired. Ask S, he'll tell you.
I also need to learn how to deal with people more wisely. I've to give more of myself to those I love, and I've to learn how to handle people who are using me as a doormat. :)
I've also not been too successful in handling the new, grown-up Puttachi, and I think I've made several mistakes while dealing with her. That's something I need to work on. And I'll share my learning with you, of course!
That's a lot of work!
So what do you have in mind for yourself in 2014?
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4 comments:
More power to you..keep that fiction coming. :)
"I also need to learn how to deal with people more wisely. I've to give more of myself to those I love, and I've to learn how to handle people who are using me as a doormat. :)" -- ditto and amen to that.. Thats a big one for me this year.
Have a fabulous 2014, Shruthi!
Best wishes Shruthi! Looking forward to read more and more of your writings. Me wishing for a peaceful 2014 (2013 being very turbulent one for me).
Madhu, thanks! and to yout oo :)
hAAthi, all the best to you!
Radhika, hope you get the peace you want.
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