The PenCraft Club

E-pamphlet
October Edition

LAHARTARA
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TABLE oF
Contents
3 Life of an author

4 Writing/Journaling -
A therapeutic experience

5 Poem: Road not Taken

6 Poem: Emptiness
7
Poem and Story
Prompts

8 Author’s Review
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Life Of An Author

Leo Tolstoy, a famous Russian writer, was born on the

9th of September, 1828, in the province of Tula, Russia.
His family was very well off, with his mother being a
princess and his father a count. His aristocratic parents
also had deep feelings of patriotism, which could be
attributed to many Russian nobles. When Tolstoy was
born, he stayed with his parents along with his siblings.
After the children grew up, he and three of his brothers
were moved from one relative to another, but he stated
that these were happy times, as he remembered them
fondly.

Tolstoy’s first published works, Childhood and Boyhood,

were mainly autobiographical in nature. After this, he
wrote The Cossacks, though by this time, he was no
longer a soldier. Additionally, his Sevastopol Tales series
further explored the psyche of soldiers and their internal
emotions, making early use of the ‘stream-of-
consciousness’ narrative style. This technique puts the
reader inside the character’s mind, directly engaging
them, as characters seem to become real people through
stream-of-consciousness writing. This approach also
aligns well with the way analytic psychologists explore
thoughts.
-Anusha Singh
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Writing/Journaling -
A therapeutic experience

For most of us, writing is a very hard thing to do because it requires

thinking, feeling, and creativity. Because of this, a lot of people think
that writing is boring. But let me tell you about myself, an introvert
who has a lot to say but can never express even a drop of what she
thinks. So, the only best friends I have are my diary and pen, which
know my every thought, every feeling, and every emotion.

Writing is more than just those creative writing passages or letters we

used to write in our exams to gain marks. It is an art of expressing the
unspoken words and emotions that we want to speak out loud. It helps
you understand your own thoughts, thoughts that are making a mess
in your mind. Sometimes, it helps you accept yourself. It can gradually
reduce mental trauma. Writing builds resilience by allowing us to
process, relax, and make sense of complex emotions. It is a very
powerful tool to help people work through challenges in their lives and
improve their mental health.

In this world, there are so many people to talk to but no one to listen. But
there are people who want to speak, and when they don’t find someone,
they start writing. It’s actually good to put our thoughts onto paper and
let the pen be the voice of our mind, letting those thoughts flow.

It’s better to pour our feelings into the mere pages of a diary or journal
than to people, because, as Anne Frank said, “paper has more patience
than people.” It will definitely listen to you and keep your deepest
secrets safe. I promise, if you try it once, there’s no way you’ll stop!

-Arya Singh
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Road Not Taken

I think I know what Robert Frost meant

When he said that he had two roads ahead,
If one is north, the other is south,
Both I know nothing about.

So I stand there, two choices in front of me,

The first one says 'be who you are',
But there is nothing in it for me.
What is life without a little adventure?
I say.
But the voices inside my head warn me to think again
and Stay Away.

The second one stands like a stranger in front of me,

New and Unknown almost like saying-
'Take the leap and Choose Me'.

The knowledge of what happens next is something that

only the future me possess.

So, for the first time in my life,

I ignore the voices inside my head.
I can hear them scream as I move on the second road
ahead.

-Briti Khanna
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Emptiness
Has the well gone dry?
Have I got no more in me?
I'll just be another phase
that you used to look up at to see

A different side of me
engraved in the stars.
One that ebbs and flows,
yet out of reach so far.

I can't find it again

That spark, it burnt.
In the dark, it was bright,

I await it's return.

-Anushka
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for Poem
PROMPTS & Story Writing

POEM STORY
1. In a world where fate is
1. We chased sunsets,
governed by stars, a girl born
thinking they’d last
under a starless sky embarks
forever....
on a journey to define her
own destiny.
2. I sat by the open door,
practicing the art of 2. A person’s tattoos come to
waiting for the winds of life, each with its own
change to carry me to new personality and powers.
horizons
3. A scientist must stop a
3. Each emotion paints a hacker who’s turning dreams
shade of my existence, into nightmares using a
from the fiery reds of dream-controlling machine.
passion to the cool blues of
sorrow 4. A plague doctor in 14th
century France discovers a
4. I learn to let go of what dark, ancient force behind a
weighs me down, making village’s strange behavior
space for new experiences during the Black Death.
and the beauty of change
5. A babysitter activates a
5. In the middle of the time-travel device, sending
journey of our life, I found herself and the kids on a
chaotic journey through
myself within a dark forest
different eras.

-Abhisri Srivastava
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James Clear's Writing Style in

"Atomic Habits"

James Clear employs a distinctive and impactful writing style

in "Atomic Habits," characterized by clarity and actionable
insights. Below are some key concepts he explores:

Define Your Desired Identity

He emphasizes the significance of identity-based goals rather than outcomes.

Rather than only focusing on achieving a specific result—such as writing a book
—he promote readers to consider the type of person they want to become.
Reflect on the question, “What kind of individual writes a bestselling book?” We
should engage ourselves in researching about successful authors and their
methods that can help us to shape this identity.

Embrace Persistence and Consistency

Success is often a gradual process, and Clear highlights the necessity of

commitment over time. He illustrates that achieving any goal demands
sustained and continuous efforts. As he states, "You can’t just flip a switch."
Clear shares his personal experience of writing two articles per week for three
years, demonstrating that real progress often occurs out of sight and requires
steadfast consistency.

Seek Indicators of Progress

Navigating the “valley of disappointment” is crucial for maintaining motivation.

Clear notes that feedback on one’s efforts is vital. He recounts a period when he
felt demotivated due to a lack of responses to his writing. Small indicators of
progress can ignite motivation: "If you know you’re making strides, you’re more
likely to continue." Without such feedback, it’s easy to feel as though your work
is going unnoticed.
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Book Review
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers is a powerful self-help book written
by Sean Covey. It provides practical guidance and advice for teenagers to
navigate the challenges they face and develop into successful individuals.
Covey adapts these principles to address the unique struggles and aspirations
of teenagers.

The 7 key habits discussed in this book are:

1. Be Proactive – "You’re not a product of your circumstances, but

a product of your decisions."

2. Begin with the End in Mind – "If you don’t decide your own
future, someone else will do it for you."

3. Put First Things First – "Don’t let the urgent things crowd out
the important things."

4. Think Win-Win – "Success is not an either/or situation—it’s

about finding a win for all involved."

5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood – "Most people

do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the
intent to reply."

6. Synergize – "Together we can achieve things that we can’t do

alone."

7. Sharpen the Saw – "Balance and renewal are key to personal

success."
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Meet The Team

President- Vice President- Designer-

Maanvi Mehta Briti Khanna Prakriti Gupta

Vice Club Head-

Club Head- Club Head-
Alankrita Tripathi
Zainab Fatma Utkarsh Kumar

Educational Head- Educational Head-

Anushka Agarwal Divyanshi Kesharwani

Content
Writers
Arya Singh Yashita Maheshwari Anusha Singh Abhisri Srivastava