Manasa Kannan

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Manasa’s Quotes

“If you can't annoy somebody, there is little point in writing.”
― Kingsley Amis, Lucky Jim

tags: annoyance, writing

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“Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.”
― Corrie Ten Boom

tags: forgiveness, hiding-place

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“If you don't like someone's story, write your own.”
― Chinua Achebe

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“There is an infinite amount of hope in the universe ... but not for us.”
― Franz Kafka

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“My way of joking is to tell the truth. It's the funniest joke in the world.”
― George Bernard Shaw, John Bull's Other Island

tags: humor

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Beta Reader Group — 29831 members — last activity 5 hours, 8 min ago
A place to connect writers with beta readers. A cliche is just one of the things to look out for while writing. They can slip in unnoticed and ruin a ...more

Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie — 925 members — last activity Jul 12, 2026 08:31AM
A group for indie writers that want help writing and marketing their book. Friendly discussions and helpful advice encouraged. Bookwhacks are okay if ...more

Editors and Writers — 3195 members — last activity Jul 14, 2026 06:12PM
Are you a writer looking for an editor or proofreader? Are you an editor looking for publishing experience? This is the place to make contact.

The Circle: for readers/beta readers/critiques/reviews/free reads — 2768 members — last activity Jul 15, 2026 09:35AM
A circle of people preparing to publish their next/first book. Looking for beta readers? A critiquing partner? A review? Just looking for a free read? ...more

Goodreads Authors/Readers — 57138 members — last activity 2 hours, 31 min ago
This group is dedicated to connecting readers with Goodreads authors. It is divided by genres, and includes folders for writing resources, book websit ...more

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