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Any ambitious, young somali writers?
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:40 am
by Abaay
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
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:55 am
by Caydid
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.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 am
by Basra-
ME! ME! ME! Yippie!~
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:02 am
by Caydid
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
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:04 am
by Abaay
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...
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:07 am
by Caydid
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.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:10 am
by San_dheer
I write a bit, mainly fiction, but I have issues with people reading my work so I don’t think I will ever get anything published.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:46 am
by Kamal35
Interesting ideas... I'm a journalist, so if I can help you, count on me...
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:07 am
by Ugaas Diini
Sorry, I write worse than a third grader. That is why I opted for a major in engineering.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:31 am
by Basra-
[quote="Ugaas Diini"]Sorry, I write worse than a third grader. That is why I opted for a major in engineering.[/quote]
Yes ...
...Ugaas We know that.I doubt that you make a good Engineer too.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:39 am
by Ugaas Diini
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?
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:43 am
by Basra-
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:50 am
by Ugaas Diini
Ok cool. I was hoping you would ask for my transcript next so I can show off my 3.87 gpa.
It would have been a 4.0 if it wasn't for that jewish witch of a professor in Fluid Mechanics course.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:49 pm
by AbdiWahab252
I am writing a movie script called, "HALGAAN"
Its about 2 good friends from opposite clans and how thier friendship is tested.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:41 pm
by suga_n_spice
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??