Any ambitious, young somali writers?

Abaay · Post by **Abaay** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:40 am

salaam,

I have been thinking a lot about language and writing these past days and I wonder if there are any young somali writers among us?? If that is the case in what language are you writing in and what subjects intrests you as a writer?

Someone

Caydid · Post by **Caydid** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:55 am

I would like to write on the subject of "diaspora somalis". The journey they undertook {the expectations] the lies they said to obtain visa, the regrets and much more. But Neither my english nor my somalia can capture a mission of this magnitude.

Post by **Basra-** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 am

ME! ME! ME! Yippie!~

Caydid · Post by **Caydid** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:02 am

Basra- Could you be my secretary? I have the ideas and you have the skills. How about if I give you my ideas and you make them into a best seller???

The plot: A lost dream

The scene: Mogadishu, Nairobi, MN

Abaay · Post by **Abaay** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:04 am

You know what Caydid, that is exactly what I want to do...walaahi..
I believe that is a big part of the Somali history which should..no has to be told...it is heavy work I do agree with you but is not undoable...
I think about all the stories that need to be told...all the somalis that have crossed deserts, oceans and other hostile environment just to get to Europe..
there are many stories to be told...it is a matter of finding those that want and need to tell...

Caydid · Post by **Caydid** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:07 am

Abaay [what a nice name!], I have been doing some layman research (asked many somalis about their journeys; and asked many who did not make it what they think of leaving somalia]. There are some fascinating stories about bravery, robberies, cowardness, let downs and much more.

San_dheer · Post by **San_dheer** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:10 am

I write a bit, mainly fiction, but I have issues with people reading my work so I donÃ¢Â€Â™t think I will ever get anything published. Rolling Eyes

Kamal35 · Post by **Kamal35** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:46 am

Interesting ideas... I'm a journalist, so if I can help you, count on me...

Ugaas Diini · Post by **Ugaas Diini** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:07 am

Sorry, I write worse than a third grader. That is why I opted for a major in engineering.

Post by **Basra-** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:31 am

[quote="Ugaas Diini"]Sorry, I write worse than a third grader. That is why I opted for a major in engineering.[/quote]

Yes ... Rolling Eyes

...Ugaas We know that.I doubt that you make a good Engineer too. Rolling Eyes

Ugaas Diini · Post by **Ugaas Diini** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:39 am

Basra, I was actually one of the top engineering students in my graduating class.I was on the Deans List for 3 years in a row. Basra, what did you major in college/university? Let me guess, psychology/english? How is your math?

Post by **Basra-** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:43 am

Ugaaas diini@loooooooooool LOL what a liar! Anyway --you DONT have to proove anything dear.I dont know you & you DONT know me-- so dear--relax.

Laughing

Ugaas Diini · Post by **Ugaas Diini** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:50 am

Ok cool. I was hoping you would ask for my transcript next so I can show off my 3.87 gpa. Laughing

It would have been a 4.0 if it wasn't for that jewish witch of a professor in Fluid Mechanics course. Twisted Evil

Post by **AbdiWahab252** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:49 pm

I am writing a movie script called, "HALGAAN"

Its about 2 good friends from opposite clans and how thier friendship is tested.

suga_n_spice · Post by **suga_n_spice** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:41 pm

BALOO

good question!!!

i'm currently not writing, but i'm reading a lot. i'm tryin to get ideas from different writers. i'm mostly into romance and relationship type of thing. i'm not all into tribes/clans and all that other stuff to tell u the truth. in the future i would like to write a book on somali men; love, women etc.

abdi thats sweet. that sounds like something i would be interested in. so is it about a guy and a girl. or just two guyz??