Dulee Paranavitana

  Writing for children is the best kind of writing I like to do. Childhood has been such a memorable time, and I have often wished that I could go back and stay there. So one way I go about this, since they haven’t invented time machines yet, I use writing for children as a way of paying homage to my childhood while also keeping in mind childhood today is different from what childhood was back when I was a child. Regardless, children are the best and the most enthusiastic audience you can write for because they are curious and creative and have excellent imaginations. As a children’s book writer you have a wonderful target audience that should motivate you to keep writing and giving writing your best shot. Writing for Kids Is Challenging Kids these days have a ton of ways that they can choose to spend their time. Picking up a book is just one of many and many kids might choose not to do so. Books for children need to grab the attention of the young readers immediately and keep them...

  Britain has a plethora of tales that feature magical creatures in its folklore. From well known creatures like dragons to less known creatures like merrows, British folklore is rich with magical creatures that colour stories with magic and mystery. There are so many worth mentioning and this post will be looking at a few of these mysterious magical creatures from British folklore who have stood the test of time. This blog post will explore less known to well known magical creatures. Pixie  Pixies are tiny magical beings often seen in British folklore especially from areas like Devon and Cornwall. These beings are portrayed as mischievous rather than malevolent most of the time in British folklore. They are also said to lead travelers astray. These magical beings are linked to ancient sites and woodland paths. Pixies have found their way to fantasy stories from British folklore in stories such as Peter Pan and Harry Potter. Puca The Puca is a shape shifting spirit from Britis...

  We all experience rejection in some form, be it in life or in writing. But I think this is not something that we should worry too much about when it comes to writing. Rejection might show you how you need to improve and help you understand what your shortcomings are as a writer. In other words, rejection is great feedback that can help guide you in making you a better writer. Rejection will help you understand what you do well and what you might want to work on to get better as a writer. Currently I am querying my middle grade fantasy novels and let me tell you that I expect to have a couple of rejections in my email inbox every week. While any other type of rejection might sting, a rejection from an agent doesn’t sting as much because it is often the norm in the writing industry. Even the best writers get rejected. But I think this shouldn't stop you from wanting to improve as a writer. We all have room for improvement as professional writers and individuals.  Famous Writer...

If you are starting out as a middle grade fantasy author, one of the first questions you get asked is, “what is your story about?” In other words, most people will ask this question if you tell them that you are writing a book. Coming up with a plot can be challenging. But here are some sources where you can draw on to begin, add to or expand the plot of your story. Your Experiences While the adage that you know can sometimes not be what we want to hear, you might want to dig into your personal experience to get inspired. While every moment of your life might not be story worthy, there are moments in our life that can spark a story, maybe something funny that happened to you like a toddler mistaking you for their dad or something outlandish and hilarious, or maybe you ran into a friend you thought you’d never see again. Incidents like these can be the start or have a story seed that can grow into a whole new story. Mythology and Folklore Yes, this is true even if you don’t write fantas...

  If you have always wanted to be a writer and write your own stories, then you might have wondered how to build your own world. This is very relatable if you decided to write fantasy, which is often set away from the life we live everyday, though sometimes it might overlap. If you are struggling to build your fantasy world, here are some ways to kickstart your imagination and get going. Read both the Classics and Latest Books Most of us either read the classics and ignore the latest books that are being published or viceversa. But if you want to become the best writer you can be, you need to read diverse books, not just limit yourself to one area or genre. Sometimes stories from other genres might spark an idea if you will feel like writing and developing into a full blown story. Just think about stories all the time, and remember to rest too.  Watch Movies, and Listen to Songs While some writers say not to watch movies, I think movies can offer us a lot of inspiration, as lo...

  Intermittent Fasting for Beginners | The Natural Method To Lose Weight, Boost Energy, and Regenerate Your Body by Luca Morelli   Recently I read a book on Intermittent fasting that was an interesting read. The writing style was simple and accessible. As a person who had heard about this but had no deep idea about how intermittent fasting worked, I learned a lot from this book. This book made me curious about how intermittent fasting worked. Intermittent fasting introduced many core concepts that imparted a clear and succinct understanding on how this method was a healthy approach towards enhancing one’s quality of life.  As a person who hasn’t read many books on health and lifestyle, I had no idea what to expect from this book. But this book was written in an informative tone that conveyed a ton of useful information without unnecessary fluff, just the way I like it when it comes to non fiction. The author introduced practical approaches as to how one could start invest...