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(162): On rewriting my novel, A Weird Hope

On rewriting my novel, A Weird Hope

By Muhsin Ibrahim

I published my novel, A Weird Hope, in 2012. I don't have a copy today. However, as I was working on publishing a second edition very soon, I asked a friend who still keeps a copy to send me its imprints. I found avoidable errors in the "Acknowledgement." What about other parts of the book? It's pretty embarrassing.

Beyond that, I felt happy. I was glad because my writing skills are better today. That enabled me to see those blunders, which led me to upgrade the language of the forthcoming edition. I also insisted on getting a competent editor, not just one who would do it for me for free or quickly. Please note that you may still encounter errors. I'm human—and a Learner.


I will discuss the book further once it's released. For now, I advise fellow budding writers to never stop practising. Writing is a passion. Nevertheless, they should take their time getting their manuscripts published.

I know the euphoria of seeing your writing published, even online, not to mention holding a physical book in your hands. It's so fulfilling. But publish only what you will always be proud of, and that requires a meticulous, even tedious job. It can take years for your work to see the light of day.

Anyway, A Weird Hope will soon be published on Amazon in Kindle and paperback, in sha Allah. I will also tell you how I learned to do that and why. It will likely motivate you to enquire, explore and experiment even more.

Best wishes,

Muhsin
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  1. Anonymous20 July 2023 at 16:54

    We will be happy seeing the new edition!

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  2. Anonymous20 July 2023 at 18:58

    wish you all the best sir!

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  3. Anonymous21 July 2023 at 10:03

    Wish you wonderful rectification sir.

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  4. Anonymous27 July 2023 at 09:43

    Best wishes Dr.

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  5. Anonymous27 July 2023 at 10:00

    We are waiting for such a good work, we shall be grateful having it soon.

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  6. Anonymous27 July 2023 at 16:26

    Best wishess sir

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  7. Abdulrahim salisu28 July 2023 at 14:57

    You improve because you never relent on learning and relearning on daily basis. Wishes you success in future, Sir

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  8. Anonymous20 August 2023 at 14:35

    All the best Sir.

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