Aneeta Sundararaj trained as a lawyer and practised for five years before she decided to pursue her dream of writing. On her own, she created and developed this website and called it ‘How to Tell a Great Story’. The aim was to make it resource for storytellers.
Her writing has appeared in many magazines, ezines and journals. By contributing more than 250 feature articles to a national newspaper, New Straits Times, she has been fortunate enough to come into contact with people who have fascinating stories to tell. Many of them have enhanced her experiences and understanding of her home, Malaysia. She strives to share some of these stories in this website.
In the Media:
– On Her Own Terms by S. Indra Sathiabalan: The Sun (18 November 2018)
– Following Her Dreams by Rynnaas Azlan: Malaysian Business (February 2019)
– More on Indentured Labour by Dr. Swagata S. Roy: The Star (5 July 2020)
– Reading List: Some Malaysian Authors to Delve Into by Aaron Pereira (27 August 2020)
Books
Below are some of the books (anthologies, biographies, novels and collections) that Aneeta has either worked on or had stories included in them. Some of these books are no longer in print.
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Short Stories and Articles in Magazines
– InfoMed Healthcare Magazine
– Centre of International Standards (April 2012)
– d+a magazine (a Singapore-based bi-monthly magazine featuring works of exceptional architecture and interior design by outstanding design talents worldwide) – 2015 – 2016
– UP Magazine – 2017
– Ammavasai – Autumn Gales by Alcove Publishers (2020)
– The Legend of Nagakanna – We Mark Your Memory: Writings from the Descendants of Indenture (2018)
– The Legend of Nagakanna – Usawa Literary Review (2021)
– The Divine at Work – LitGleam (June 2020)
– Nuns & Roses – Asian Extracts (October 2020)
– Cheraiburi Chronicles – Asian Extracts (April 2021)
– The Weathermen – A Love Letter – Glittery Literary (Highly Commended – April 2021)
–The Flame – Exeter Literary Festival (Longlisted – September 2021)
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Articles in Mainstream Media
Here are a handful of the more than 280 articles she’s had published in mainstream media, namely the Life & Times section of the New Straits Times. As the online version of the paper has undergone many changes, some of the links to the articles below are no longer working. Those that have the links are ones that are still available online as of May 2017.
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| Articles published in the New Straits Times to celebrate the coronation of the Sultan of Kedah as the 14th Yang diPertuan Agong on 11 April 2012. | Articles published in the New Straits Times to showcase the Animal Welfare Act of 2013. |
| Letters from Cheraiburi (31 March 2012) | Eye on Animal Abusers (6 January 2013) |
| The Royal Sounds of Nobat (8 April 2012) | My pet has a passport (20 January 2013) |
| Rich Royal History (14 April 2012) | No petty affair (6 October 2013) |
| Blocks of Tradition (22 April 2012) |
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Essays
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List of Articles that focus on Writing a Novel
Vital Preparation for Aspiring Novelists
Types of Novels – How to Choose a Genre for Your Book
How to Do Research for Your Novel
How to Find Strong Ideas for Your Novel
Why You Must Have a Synopsis of Your Novel
Theme of Your Story
Structure of Your Novel: The Three Act Drama
Types of Plots for Your Novel
Bring to Life the Characters in Your Novel
How to Make Dialogue Dynamic
How to Add Texture to Your Novel
Spicing Up Your Novel
How to Create the Right Atmosphere in Your Novel
How to Create Suitable Settings for Your Novel
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