As writers, we are too often tasked with processing the most difficult moments by putting pen to the page. Swati Singh discusses just this and more in today's chat about her pages penned in pandemic.
What does the pandemic currently look like in your city?
Everything is open. Careless attitude is settling in.
What are some favorite books you've read during quarantine?
Meaning of Life by Victor Frankl.
Have there been any movies, tv shows, podcasts, etc. that have helped keep you at ease the past few months?
I tend to re-watch comedy TV series. That helps anxious mind to calm down. A movie that I loved was, “Ship of Thesus.”
How has the pandemic affected your writing?
Less focused.
Are there any projects you are excited to keep working on? If so, can you give us any details (no spoilers please!) about your project?
All writing projects are exciting. Few nature stories are work in progress.
If asked ten years from now what the past few months have taught you about being a writer, what would come to mind?
Stories heal. Both the writer and the reader.
Have there been any fellow writers or people in your life who have helped you stay connected during the pandemic?
Yes. Few people I met on Twitter even.
Is there anything that excites you about the changes being incited in the publishing world in light of recent events?
The fact that BIPOC voices are being encouraged is a good sign of inclusivity.
Is there anything that worries you about the changes being incited in the publishing world in light of recent events?
Small publishing houses need help to keep up with the COVID-induced losses that impacted writers as well.
Are you a plotter, pantser, or somewhere in between? Has this changed during the pandemic?
Somewhere in between. No, it hasn't changed.
Where is your favorite place to write? Has this changed during the pandemic?
Across a window with nature outside. No, I need it even more now.
While the future is just as unknowable as ever, what is something you are most looking forward to this year?
Few of my articles are scheduled to publish in 2021. I'm looking forward to that and hoping that we eventually get back to a huggable world without being miles apart from loved ones.
Is there any advice you would give to young writers during this time?
Write from your heart. That's what touches, that's what heals.
ABOUT swati singh
Swati writes of the world around us with a spirituality lens. Words in Stonecrop Review, New York Spirit, Science of Mind, Saevus Wildlife, Mind Body Green, Prank World and more. She's either lost in nature or finding nothingness while sprinkling happy-dust wherever she can.
To learn more, follow Swati and her writing journey at her website and on Twitter.
Thanks for chatting, Swati!
