Hello and good morning lovely people! I’m so excited to share this video with the lovely Melanie Falvey, where I speak about my book and writing in general. This video came about when I was shortlisted for the Golden Door Award, for which I then went on to WIN the Bronze Golden Door Book Award!Continue reading “The Golden Door Truth Writers Award 2021”
Author Archives: Sidra Ansari
Shortlisted For the Golden Door Award 2021!
Super thrilled that my book, Finding Peace Through Prayer and Love, published by @BeaconBooks has been shortlisted for the GOLDEN DOOR 2021 Award- Truth & Integrity of the Written Word!! Find out more here: GoldenDoorAwards.com/GoldenDoor2021 Why not join us on 4th September for the awards ceremony? In the meantime, if you haven’t already, buy itContinue reading “Shortlisted For the Golden Door Award 2021!”
Equestrian Summer Club
Many of us are disappointed with the Covid restrictions this summer. But let’s look on the bright side- what a great opportunity to support local businesses! We have found a great Riding Centre close to us who have a fantastic offer on for the summer. Those of you who know me are aware that I’mContinue reading “Equestrian Summer Club”
You Don’t Need to Write Like Everyone Else to Be a Writer
As writers, we tend to compare our writing process with others and find it lacking. This can literally stop is in our tracks. This is a reminder to stop doing that! Celebrate you! Stick to your own process and remain true to it. You will get somewhere through baby steps towards your goal, no matterContinue reading “You Don’t Need to Write Like Everyone Else to Be a Writer”
This Is Why We Write
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou And this is why we continue to write. #inkspiration Have a great day! Sidra xx
Ya Rabbi, Save Palestine!
My heart aches for the people of Palestine, Will justice be done in our lifetime? My heart jumps in concern at the protests planned, Is it wrong to worry about my family man, When people are being killed defending their land? And masjid al aqsa is being attacked via meticulous plan? We must shout, standContinue reading “Ya Rabbi, Save Palestine!”
Bring Them Flowers
To the Writer’s Friend: If you know someone who is writing a novel take them out for lunch. If they’ve finished one- even if it never gets published- it’s a great feat and a huge sustained effort. Bring them flowers.My students laugh. I say I’m not kidding.” Natalie Goldberg Here is a reminder to appreciateContinue reading “Bring Them Flowers”
Writing On Medium
Hey there aspiring writers, I’m hoping to write a little more on Medium. I’ve found it’s a fantastic platform on which to write non-fiction. If you’re patient and consistent with your articles there’s a chance of getting paid for your readership! The other advantage is that you don’t have to write about one niche topicContinue reading “Writing On Medium”
What Do Your Children Mean to You? Write About It!
On Twitter somebody asked whether having kids was all bad. What she had heard recently had put her off kids for life!! Oh dear 😬 This was my response. What’s yours? ..... #love #family #childrenarethebest #mykidsaremylife❤️ #mykids❤️ #happykids #kids #mykidsrock #mykidsmyworld #mykidshave4legs #happy #mykidsarerad #life #mykidsarethecutest #mykidsareawesome #momlife #childhood #instagood #children #childrenarethebest #mykidsaremyeverything #mykidsaremylife #mykidslovemeContinue reading “What Do Your Children Mean to You? Write About It!”
Writing Does Not Freeze Us, It Frees Us!
Dear aspiring writer, In learning the art of writing, we can get caught up in trying to write the right thing. Wouldn’t it be better to let the emotion of a certain memory set you free? You can try this by exploring your feelings when you pay attention to the world around you. Your explorationContinue reading “Writing Does Not Freeze Us, It Frees Us!”
