Zeena Gosrani

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Writing books is never a failure. Even if no one reads them, they all taught you something and they're all part of your journey to becoming a better writer. #ukteenchat

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That hour has gone so fast! Thank you so much for being such a wonderful guest @zeenagos.bsky.social, you're welcome anytime on #ukteenchat 😊

Thank you so much for having me. It's been a blast. #ukteenchat

To be fair, that's probably useful at the moment #ukteenchat

It's shocking #ukteenchat

I don't think my mum will let him until he finishes painting the walls! He also has ADHD but he hyperfocuses when it comes to the garden. #ukteenchat

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10, Do you have any writing advice or tips that you’d like to share? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat

Finish your book. Less than 3% of people actually finish their book, so that already puts you ahead. And it's much easier to edit once you know how it ends. #ukteenchat

My dad is an avid gardener and I reap the benefits. #ukteenchat

I'm lucky I have a little shelter in my garden to protect me from the rain. No rushing inside to save my laptop from the sudden downpour. #ukteenchat

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9, Can you tell us anything about what you’re currently working on? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat

It’s an adult cosy fantasy based on The Librarians #ukteenchat

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I do like a coffee when I first sit down to write, but I wouldn't say it's a ritual. I have an office I write in, but I love writing in my garden in the summer. #ukteenchat

I feel like a lot of writers run towards plotting once they start editing. #ukteenchat

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7, Are you a plotter or pantser? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat

I pantsed This Dark Heart and rewrote it twice from scratch. I’m now a plotter! 😂 #ukteenchat

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6, Your world building is gorgeous, do you have any tips for creating engaging settings/landscapes? @zeenagos.bsky.social #uktenchat

Use all the senses. People focus too much on sight, they forget everything else. Food is an important part of Indian culture, so I had a lot of fun with that. #ukteenchat

In this instance I loved it. Sometimes it is annoying. #ukteenchat

Oh, I'm so sorry this is something you have to experience. I'm keeping my fingers crossed someone invents this soon. 🤞 #ukteenchat

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Also, this GIF really needs to be used! #ukteenchat

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5, Without being too spoilery, is there a particular scene or character you enjoyed writing in The Dark Heart? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat

Ravi, because his character arc was unexpected, especially that scene where he and Thiya have a heart-to-heart. #ukteenchat

I've wanted to fly ever since I saw Peter Pan. It was a no-brainer for me. #ukteenchat

Glad I'm not the only one! #ukteenchat

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4, If you could be a mage, what sort would you like to be? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat

Air mage. I want to fly, so I think manipulating air would allow me to do that. #ukteenchat