Cecilia, Lata and I had the privilege to attend Angel’s talk at Nanyang Girls High School earlier this month. Angel shared about her journey in writing the book How the Moken Sea Gypsies Got their Book to some 430 thirteen-year-old students and their teachers during their Life Skills pre-camp preparations.

We learn from one another. How exciting to witness our journey as writers - dreaming about our stories, doing research, conducting interviews, conquering writer’s block, celebrating achievements, critiquing, writing, editing, publishing, marketing, etc. It can be lonely and challenging at times, but it is fun and nourishing when you have friends on your side who share the same heart and passion for it.

I found them at the Writers Coffee Lounge.

So you want to start blogging but don’t know where to start.

Here’s your chance to ask all the dumb questions.

Bring your wireless internet ready note book computer if you want a hands-on session. If you don’t, it’s ok too. You can just watch as we demonstrate to you.

Email me your questions if you have any.

Thursday, 27 March 2008
4 to 6 pm
Venue: Angel’s place

How do I know what I think until I see what I say?
E. M. Forster

Hello Capt. Manzur, Mohan, Cecilia, and Lata. How do you like this blog?

Au and I thought it would be a great idea for us to start a blog together. This is only the beginning, and the possibilities are countless… so let your imaginations go…

On the left side bar you can have your name added to the CONTRIBUTORS list. Anyone who clicks on your name will see all your postings.

You will also see LINKS where you can put your own website if you have one.

You can put up your CV, publicise your books, articles, interests… so people can find out about you.