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Saumya Dave I loved writing all of them but Nandini has an extra special place in my heart. The original story was about Simran and Kunal. During medical school, …moreI loved writing all of them but Nandini has an extra special place in my heart. The original story was about Simran and Kunal. During medical school, I had a tough experience on a rotation and while I was reflecting on it, Nandini's voice came into my mind. I wrote four pages right away that ended up in the middle of the final draft of the book. She taught me how to learn from a character and trust them. (less)
Saumya Dave Ah, where to begin?! First, I’d recommend reading as much as possible. Read fiction, nonfiction, essays, poetry, whatever you can. Read things that y…more Ah, where to begin?! First, I’d recommend reading as much as possible. Read fiction, nonfiction, essays, poetry, whatever you can. Read things that you enjoy and things that you dislike. Pick them apart and see what works, what doesn’t, and why. I’d also encourage writers to take time with their story and see what feels right.
Lastly, and this is more of a reminder, I want to emphasize to allow things to take longer than you may have envisioned. This process is about learning, patience, and persistence. It’s not worth rushing to submit a manuscript that isn’t ready. Sit with your work, process it, and take some time away from it. Find readers you trust and who can tell you where it needs work.
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“For years, we assumed ambition was a curse for us. Men could always wear it like a cape, while women were forced to tuck and hold it inside themselves.”
Saumya Dave, Well-Behaved Indian Women

“friendship has little to do with how long you’ve known someone and everything to do with faith. The faith that you can expose your rawest thoughts and still be accepted.”
Saumya Dave, Well-Behaved Indian Women

“By visiting their pasts, they were able to pave different futures together. She used to fantasize about what it would be like to have simple ties to her family tree instead of the twisted branches that are in theirs. But she knows now tat she wouldn't want to be any other way. They still aren't always in perfect harmony with one another, but maybe that isn't the point. Maybe being whole and authentic with the people you love is the real victory.”
Saumya Dave, What a Happy Family

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