From Asha's Desk

My most talented girls and boys,                

Welcome to Glow-Worms, a space that I created just for you. I am thrilled to see so many of you responding with such enthusiasm and sending in your writings for this first issue.

From the many conversations I have had with children and their parents, I have noted that many youngsters these days ‘hate’ writing. Yes, I understand. Writing those magazine articles for school assignments and exams about repeated topics like pollution, climate change, traffic jams, importance of exercise, littering…..those diary entries and informal letter, the same old story prompts and such, all in 120 words can be very boring and uninspiring. But do you know, that’s not just what real creative writing is all about. Writing is about expressing yourself, for which you don’t get a chance at school.

That’s exactly why I started Glow-Worms, so that you can just be yourself and pour your heart out. No one here is better or worse than the other. We are all equals in our creative passion and effort. And I value every word you write. Just make sure you write sincerely, considering every piece you write as an honest expression of yourself and a fond offering to your readers.

Very often, what we lack is motivation which we misunderstand as ‘lack of skill’ or ‘inability’. We lack confidence and we fear being judged by others. It’s time to change it all.

Let go of all your fears and jump into Glow-Worms. It’s a great way to let the world know that you write!

In the maiden issue of August, 2020, we have four each of lovely poems and short stories, two interesting articles and a book review. You also have ‘From Asha’s Desk’, which will be a regular feature.

I am planning to slowly expand this blog into a children’s magazine. Let me know what you would like to see in it. Your suggestions will be considered duly. Write in with your views and we can have a 'Letters' section too added.

And yes, don’t forget to subscribe to this blog. Subscribing to it will make sure you receive notification in your mail box when the blog is updated every month (or whenever I have some announcement to make). You can then share it with your friends and relations. It’s also a great way to read other young writers like you. You will see the subscribe button on the right side of the blog’s home page.

Keep writing. May the Muse be with you.

Looking forward to your future submissions,