syafiqueshuib.com is ONE!
***syafiqueshuib.com’s not-so-new direction***
Before my readers get angry for changing the layout and the name of the blog from just Syaf back to syafiqueshuib.com, I have a valid reason for doing so.
As you may or may not know, earlier this year I was invited to be a Contributing Author at Global Voices Online (GV). Unfortunately, as I was busy looking for a new job and settling at my present job, I did not have the inspiration and time to blog for GV. However, as a writer, I am always seeking a platform to showcase my writings. I realize GV is a global platform and it’s a great medium for me to write for. I emailed my Filipino editor (it really is a global office) and submitted my first ever entry. My debut entry is now online. I hope to be able to post more in the coming days.
I will still be posting on this blog as usual. Personal development will still be the core theme but instead of writing about my own experiences, what say I write fictitious stories, with fictional characters, but motivation/inspiration as the core theme of the stories? How about that for a change? Why am I doing this? I want to my characters in a situation where ALL of us can relate to. Besides, I love to shares stories and it is about time I share stories other than my own!
Why so many changes? Well, I want to go into fiction writing. I already have a platform to write on lifestyle issues (the magazine) and social issues (GV), I might as well dive into the fictional realm. It is also about quality. I can’t be writing random one-paragraph stuff here anymore just to increase my Unique Visitors (ssshh! that’s my trick. Postings on Charice has increased my unique visitors). Well, at least, that is not the vision i see for this website/blog!
One year already! Keep on reading! Thanks, folks!
Hi Syaf! Actually, I have mixed feelings about you’re intention to write fictional characters from now on. I’ve enjoyed your blog because I can get a sense of how someone from a different country. somebody real, lives & sees life’s situations from their perspective. However, it is a great idea to develop yourself…so I guess I’ll just have to wait & read your first story…good luck!
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SYAF: You are probably right. It is better for me to maintain as it is so that people outside of Malaysia will have a better understanding of this country. =)
Hi Syafique, Thanks for joining Global Voices and love your debut post in GV. Malaysia is so close and far away; close in the sense of geography, and far in the sense of understanding. Hope to read more posts from you in GV and know this country more.
Leonard, Taiwan
2GV Lingua Director
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SYAF: Thanks for visiting my blog! I hope you have a better understanding of Malaysia through this blog. =)