Author: Nabila Jameel

I went to sleep feeling raw and disturbed but at the same time overwhelmed with human passion, energy and our ability to communicate through the written word. I never knew much about Angelou's life until last night. I watched Still I Rise, a documentary about her life and work...and it was an insight indeed: her … Continue reading ‘Scraping the scar with the pen…’

I felt compelled to write this section because rejections can be painful and we all have to deal with them. I didn't realise how much emotional stamina I needed until those dreaded slips started arriving. I'd like to start by saying don't view rejections as personal because often the poem may not be what that … Continue reading The publishing world ~ rejections!