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Hosted by Aishah Alam from The Strangers Poets Inc, Kashmir Maryam from Woke Woman and Wajiha from Sacred Arts Workshop. All things literature. All things enlightening. Enjoy :)

The Strangers Poets


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    84. Saniya Ruqiya Ahmed: Author Interview for NEW RELEASE Hum Dum: A Poetry Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 18:37


    A beautiful interview with our new author @saniya.ruqiah.ahmed talking about her poetry book: Hum Dum.“Hum Dum”, meaning “we breathe” in Farsi and Urdu, embodies the profound connection of sharing breath with someone - a bond that transcends words.This collection delves into themes of identity, exploring the complexities of existence as a first-generation Muslim Indian American woman.Born from tears, reflections, and words seeking healing, these poems emerge from the heart, offering a journey of turmoil, revolution, and ultimately, wholeness.“Hum Dum” is more than a collection - it's a legacy, a tribute, and a source of solace.May it bring comfort to your soul. Find your “Hum Dum” today! https://strangeincorporated.org/hum-dum/Follow the author here: https://www.instagram.com/saniya.ruqiah.ahmed/P.S Are you a Muslim author? Submit to the Book Awards 2025, now open, details: https://strangeincorporated.org/book-awards/#writing #muslimah #poetry

    83. The Strange Inc. Book Awards 2024 (Winners ANNOUNCED!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 4:13


    FREE publishing resource: https://sendfox.com/Strangeincorporated

    82. Khadijah Hayley: The Power of Writing Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 58:18


    Enter the book awards: https://strangeincorporated.org/book-awards/ FREE publishing resource: https://sendfox.com/Strangeincorporated SUPPORT PALESTINE: Buy our NEW Children's Book: The Man and The Tree Stump by Aishah Alam https://strangeincorporated.org/the-man-and-the-tree-stump/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    81. Writing for Justice + NEW BOOK TO SUPPORT PALESTINE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 13:19


    FREE publishing resource: https://sendfox.com/Strangeincorporated SUPPORT PALESTINE: Buy our NEW Children's Book: The Man and The Tree Stump by Aishah Alam https://strangeincorporated.org/the-man-and-the-tree-stump/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    80. The MOST Important Thing Every Great Writer Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 9:49


    Enter your book for the book awards here (deadline May 31st) : https://strangeincorporated.org/book-awards/ Join our next live session for The Writers Block: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz-QRp8sbRIw2lPEKxl5Ceo9bnMAvP0PatHnh-b8KZd-UolA/viewform --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    79. The Strange Inc. Book Awards 2024 (Submissions open!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 11:38


    Sign up to our newsletter: https://sendfox.com/Strangeincorporated Learn More about how to enter the book awards 2024: https://strangeincorporated.org/book-awards/ Learn more about our FREE writing community: https://strangeincorporated.org/writers-block/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    BONUS: Introductory Session For The Writers Block (FREE) Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 30:14


    Learn More: https://strangeincorporated.org/writers-block/ FREE RESOURCE: https://sendfox.com/Strangeincorporated Watch episode here: https://youtu.be/USMG8wjRkOY --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    78. Maylene Seah: Beyond the Book: Building Your Author Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 20:18


    In this episode, Maylene will give three steps you can take to build your author brand. Strange Inc., a non profit publishing house whose mission is to elevate the authentic voices of Muslim women. Ready to share your masterpiece?

    77. Aishah Alam: Dare to be Different-Publishing your Unconventional Book with Strange

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 17:06


    In this episode, we answer your biggest questions about publishing with Strange Inc., a non profit publishing house whose mission is to elevate the authentic voices of Muslim women. Ready to share your masterpiece?

    76. Aishah Alam: Advice For New Writers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 16:01


    75. Aishah Alam: Hybrid Publishing Need to Knows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 9:13


    74. Aishah Alam: Unboxing The Woke Writer Deluxe Edition!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 9:32


    In this episode, we do an unboxing of our Deluxe Edition of The Woke Writer| A Companion for The Conscious Muslim Woman Writer by Aishah Alam

    73. Aishah Alam: What is Woke?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 11:20


    This episode talks about what Woke means, in the context of our latest publication: The Woke Writer | A Companion for The Conscious Muslim Woman Writer by Aishah Alam

    71. Aishah Alam: Feeling Guilty About Writing? Listen To This!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 11:08


    Tune in to the latest episode of Strange Inc Show, where Aishah unpacks the struggles of feeling guilty to write and battling motivation lapses. Gain practical insights and personal anecdotes to reignite your creativity.

    70. Aishah Alam: What are ARC readers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 5:06


    68. "It Was Written" Part One Fundraiser for Palestine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 49:17


    Part One: "It Was Written" In this segment, Muslim women amplify their voices in solidarity with Palestine

    69. "It Was Written" Part Two Fundraiser for Palestine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 46:35


    "It Was Written" unfolds with poignant words shared by our Muslim sisters through both poetry and prose. We were moved by the verses of (instagram pages) @rumkitheauthor, @artheartandlife, and @intricaciesofloveandloss. Shout to (instagram pages) @kashmirmaryam and @hebasubehhyder for their thoughtful words Special mention to the poets from the previous video that unfortunately didn't make it: @alchemyofbecoming, @textrovertsvoice, @muffle.dthoughts. Advice from Heba on what you can do: Turn to Allah and seek His guidance. Utilize your voice to speak out. Advocate through your local politician. Support Palestine by donating to: https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/palestine_in_pain_urgent_support_needed_w_heba#!/ For Muslim women emotionally impacted by these events: (https://danielleloducacoaching.as.me/schedule.php) @danielle_loduca offers a free coaching session, providing a supportive space for sisters to connect and receive guidance. #Poetry #Cause #Islamic #powerful --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    67. Aishah Alam: When Art Heals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 12:24


    In this episode we talk about how we can use our art to heal. We also have an amazing event coming up which we want to invite Muslim women writers to. It is called 'It Was Written' and we will be sharing pieces about Palestine to raise funds for Gaza. Sign up here to participate: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0LhS4XiW7F3slpYms8vSGO91OIUvIczuYqTASbG2YV9u4zA/viewform?usp=sf_link Find out more about Strange Inc. here: www.strangeincorporated.org With love and peace, The Strange Inc. Team --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    66. Reading Reviews on our Lockdown Book Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 18:50


    65. The Strange Inc. Book Awards 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 8:01


    Book a FREE session so we can work together on your book: https://tidycal.com/infothestrangers/book-a-free-15-minute-consultation To keep updated with everything join our newsletter: https://sendfox.com/Strangeincorporated  Buy Lockdown | Journals of Muslim Women Amidst a Global Pandemic here: ⁠https://a.co/d/hGDGA9V⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    64. Aishah Alam: Because I Want To

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 11:29


    Ever feel like wanting to do something isn't a good enough reason to do it? As writers we struggle with this all the time. The guilt is real, the icky feel is real. We hope you enjoy todays episode. Book a FREE session so we can work together on your book: https://tidycal.com/infothestrangers/book-a-free-15-minute-consultation Join our newsletter: https://sendfox.com/Strangeincorporated  Buy Lockdown | Journals of Muslim Women Amidst a Global Pandemic here: https://a.co/d/hGDGA9V --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    63. Aishah Alam: Master the art of flow in your writing with these THREE steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 18:50


    62. Aishah Alam: The Rebel Writer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 8:34


    Here we talk about the importance of standing in your truth as a writer and how you can recognize this.  Book a FREE session so we can work together on your book: https://tidycal.com/infothestrangers/book-a-free-15-minute-consultation Join our newsletter: https://sendfox.com/Strangeincorporated  Buy: Lockdown | Journals of Muslim Women Amidst a Global Pandemic here: https://a.co/d/hGDGA9V --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    61. Aishah Alam | The SECRET To Writing The Best Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 8:24


    60. Aishah Alam: Writing In Times of Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 11:10


    In todays episode, we talk about the process of journaling through times of hardship. We hope you find it helpful! Buy: Lockdown | Journals of Muslim Women Amidst a Global Pandemic here: https://a.co/d/hGDGA9V  Buy: The Muslim Woman's Journal by Kashmir Maryam here: https://a.co/d/e0GKW45 Book a FREE session so we can work together on your book: https://tidycal.com/infothestrangers/book-a-free-15-minute-consultation Join our newsletter:https://sendfox.com/Strangeincorporated  Find out more about Strange Incorporated and what we do here:  www.strangeincorporated.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    59. Nameera Fatimah: Writing in the hardest time (EXCLUSIVE Lockdown interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 19:22


    In todays episode, we interviewed one of the Lockdown authors about her pieces. It was a beautiful and insightful conversation. We hope you enjoy it! Buy: Lockdown | Journals of Muslim Women Amidst a Global Pandemic here: https://a.co/d/hGDGA9V  Book a FREE session so we can work together on your book:https://tidycal.com/infothestrangers/...  Join our newsletter:https://sendfox.com/Strangeincorporated  Find out more about Strange Incorporated and what we do here: www.strangeincorporated.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    58. Aishah Alam: Try this ONE thing to get in to your writing flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 7:46


    Do you have trouble feeling present when you write? Are you always thinking your work could be better? Do you feel out of touch when you sit to write?  We have a SUPER TIP for you today to get into the flow of writing. It is a little unconventional but trust us, it so works. Enjoy todays episode and let us know if it works for you.  Our mission is to elevate the authentic voices of Muslim women. Find out more about what we do here: www.strangeincorporated.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    57. Aishah Alam: Harnessing Seasonal Cycles for Better Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 9:24


    As women, we experience a magnificent cycle of seasons throughout the month, and guess what? These phases actually have the power to amplify our writing skills!

    56. Aishah Alam: When Self Sabotage Shows Up In Our Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 13:59


    55. Aishah Alam: What is Your Authentic Author Voice?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 14:24


    54. Aishah Alam: Writing As Our Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 10:50


    Join our new weekly writing prompt group for Muslim sisters who want to leave a positive legacy through their writing! In this episode of the Strange Inc. show, we talk about the power of writing as a means of leaving a lasting impact on the world. To join our weekly writing prompt group,, just email is at hello@strangeincorporated.org "The Woke Writer watsApp" and we'll send you all the details. Don't forget to RSVP for our upcoming Q&A and talk on what to do after you finish your draft: https://app.suitedash.com/frm/ukcbF32... Your words have the power to change the world - let's use them for good! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    53. Planning Your Book

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 35:46


    Peace be upon you all! On the Strange Inc show, we talked about the importance of planning your book and bringing the seed of your idea to fruition. As we enter the month of Shawwal, our theme is endurance, and what better way to endure the process of writing a book than through planning? We also discussed the book awards that are currently taking place. If you're a writer, be sure to check them out and submit your work! Remember, we're in this together as a community of writers, so let's support each other. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, let's work together to bring your book to life. We're offering a free 15-minute consultation to help you get started. Just book your session with us! Also, don't forget to join The Woke Writer group for weekly writing prompts and inspiration. Just send email us: hello@strangeincorportated.org with "The woke writer" to join. Let's keep pushing through and creating amazing works of art together! https://linktr.ee/StrangeInc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeinc/message

    52. The Ultimate Test Of Forgiveness | with Danielle Loduca and Aishah Alam

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 38:27


    51. Behind the Pages with Kashmir Maryam

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 29:56


    Are you ready for Ramadan? If you're looking for a powerful tool to help you prepare spiritually and mentally, then look no further! We had the incredible honor of interviewing Kashmir Maryam, the author of 'The Muslim Woman's Journal' and co-founder of Strange Inc. She shared some truly life-changing gems about her latest book release, and we are beyond excited about our collaboration!   Don't miss out on the opportunity to get your hands on a copy of this powerful resource, now available in paperback.  With 'The Muslim Woman's Journal' in hand, you'll be fully equipped to navigate the challenges of Ramadan and emerge even stronger on the other side. Click the link in our bio to grab your copy today!    Follow @kashmirmaryam on Instagram and find out more of the amazing work she's doing.   Buy her book here Join The Writers Block Here (free for the next two months) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/strangeinc/message

    50. How Can I Build More Suspense and Tension In My Novel? | With Hend and Aishah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 28:40


    Hello everyone! Thank you so much for your amazing participation on our live ‘suspense and tension' with your questions. For those who couldn't join, we got you! Here is everything you need to know about suspense and tension. Mark your calendars for our upcoming inspiring woman's conference on March 11th 2023. More details posted tomorrow! And as always, we're here for you. If you've hit a wall with writing, book a 15 min free consultation with us today! Grab your freebies now! Email: info.thestrangers@gmail.com for more Information! #writerlife #book #writingtips✏️ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/strangeinc/message

    49. You finished your first draft (HURRAY!) now what? | With Hend and Aishah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 22:29


    Have you finished your first draft? Wondering what to do next?    In todays show we talked about taking time away from your book, how to deal with overwhelm and so much more.    •• if you want help in finishing your book, email us at info.thestrangers@andgmail.com  let's talk••   •• if you want weekly writing prompts and support from other writers like you, join our all women writers, just email us at info.thestrangers@gmail.com ‘the woke writer WatsApp'••   #firstdraft #writingcommunity #bookstagram #novelwriting #bookcommunity --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/strangeinc/message

    48. Book Titles | With Hend and Aishah PLUS Announcement of new direction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 21:42


    All about book titles! When do we choose a book title? Which title should we pick? Can we use AI to help us pick a good title? What about using the same title as another book- yay or nay? •••Are you writing a book? Let us help! We have a team of amazing editors and coaches who can help you with that.••• •••If you want to join a writing community, DM us info.thestrangers@gmail.com ‘The woke Writer WatsApp group'••• --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/strangeinc/message

    47. How To Structure Your Non Fiction Book | With Hend And Aishah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 29:40


    Writing a self help book? A memoir? Then this episode is for you! We talk about how you can structure your non fiction book and answer questions on the three top things to keep in mind as you write: 1. Your why 2. Your message 3. Your audience •• have you finished your book and need an editor to look it over? email us: info.thestrangers@gmail.com we might be able to help!•• •• Are you a muslim woman writer? Want some sisterly love from ladies in your wave length? Then join our writing community! email us: info.thestrangers@gmail.com: ‘WatsApp Woke writer' •• Stay well. Stay blessed. Much love to you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelitmuslim/message

    46. Point Of View | With Hend And Aishah

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 23:40


    All about Point Of View! What is it? Why is it important in story? Where do we use it? What is the difference between point of view and perspective? If you enjoyed this live and want to work with one of our coaches on making your book your masterpiece, then DM us at info.thestrangers@gmail.com for more information! Also join our free weekly writing prompts group where you can network and find support in your writing! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelitmuslim/message

    45. Writing The Perfect Character | With Hend And Aishah

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 39:50


    All about character and story! How do you do character interviews? How important is character to your book? Should we use personality tests to create better characters? We hope you find this live helpful

    44. How To Write Beautiful Prose | With Hend And Aishah

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 40:02


    It's #nanowrimo and that means that it's time to get our prose on point! In this live we talk about writing prose, what it is and how to make sure our prose is beautifully presented. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelitmuslim/message

    43. Choosing A Book Idea | With Hend And Aishah

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 22:12


    Do you ever feel like you have so many ideas for a book but can't seem to choose one? Maybe you started writing one idea and then another one comes which sounds better, what do you do? We hope you find todays live beneficial which is all about book ideas! If your a Muslim woman writer and want to be part of a writing community, email us at info.thestrangers@gmail.com with topic: 'The Society Of Muslim Women Writers' Find our more about us here: https://linktr.ee/thestrangerspoets --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelitmuslim/message

    42. Sensitivity Readers | With Hend And Aishah

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 20:22


    All about sensitivity readers! What are sensitivity readers? Where can we find them? Why is is so important to have sensitivity readers in our fiction work? • • If your a Muslim woman writer and want to be part of a writing community, email us at info.thestrangers@gmail.com with topic: 'The Society Of Muslim Women Writers' Find our more about us here: https://linktr.ee/thestrangerspoets --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelitmuslim/message

    The Writehood NEW Course Alert Plus QA on Narrative Non Fiction | With Hend and Aishah

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 32:42


    40. Traditional publishing | With Hend and Aishah

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 45:50


    All about Traditional Publishing! We talk about what to expect with the process, how to begin looking for agents and what traditional publishers look for in a book! * * We are super excited to launch our new group coaching program for Muslim women writers! Sign up to our newsletter for more information: https://mailchi.mp/be17429ca57e/woke-woman-sign-up-page --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelitmuslim/message

    39. Book reviews | The Lit Muslim Live Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 29:54


    All about book reviews! Did you already publish your book and want some book reviews? What platforms are available for you to have book reviews? Who should we approach for book reviews? • • **Announcements** - Watch this space tomorrow @woke_woman for an announcement on something new and super cool for our woke woman community! - Have a poem on our final messenger peace be upon him? Want it to be published? Submit through the link in our bio @thestrangerspoets -Are you a Muslim sister who writes?? Then join our community.!We do weekly prompts where our sisters share their answers. This weeks prompt is: ‘What makes you feel safe?' If your a Muslim woman writer and want to be part of a writing community, email us at info.thestrangers@gmail.com with topic: 'The Society Of Muslim Women Writers' Find our more about us here: https://linktr.ee/thestrangerspoets --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelitmuslim/message

    38. Self Publishing| The Lit Muslim Live Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 35:52


    All about self publishing! What is the journey of self publishing your book? What platforms should you go with to print your book? What to do if you can't afford to pay for self publishing your book? Tips for children's books and more! Are you a Muslim sister who writes?? Then join our community.!We do weekly prompts where our sisters share their answers. If your a Muslim woman writer and want to be part of a writing community, email us at info.thestrangers@gmail.com with topic: 'The Society Of Muslim Women Writers' Find our more about us here: https://linktr.ee/thestrangerspoets --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelitmuslim/message

    37. Beta Readers |Live Podcast QA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 34:30


    All about beta readers! A beta reader is a person who reads your edited manuscript and provides feedback based on their reader eyes in your genre. So where can we find them? How are they different to critique partners? How can we accept the feedback they give in the best way? How long should we wait for them to get back to us with feedback? And more questions!! Are you a Muslim sister who writes?? Then join our community! We do weekly prompts where our sisters share their answers. This weeks prompt is: ‘What makes you feel safe?' If your a Muslim woman writer and want to be part of a writing community, email us at info.thestrangers@gmail.com with topic: 'The Society Of Muslim Women Writers' Find out more about us here: https://linktr.ee/thestrangerspoets --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelitmuslim/message

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