"Writing, to me, is simply
thinking through my fingers."
Isaac Asimov
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Hi, I'm Mashal, a blogger, writer, aspiring journalist and grammar enthusiast. I have experience in several genres, most notably literary fiction, short fiction and nonfiction. Through this portfolio, I hope to showcase my written works, both fiction and nonfiction.
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EXCERPT FROM MY LATEST ARTICLE:
"My definition of a strong opening scene has always been one that spills out character voice, narrative atmosphere and hints at upcoming fears, desires and conflicts. In Shaelin Bishop’s Zugzwang, the opening scene is but a vague description from an omniscient narrator, breaking almost every rule. And yet, the opening line is as effective as any. What makes this such a hooking opening scene? The answer lies in specificity."
---- From, The Importance of Specificity. Read here