As we are accustomed to, dear readers, “Mawj Newspaper” features personalities who excelled in their field, and today our character’s name is associated with success and achievements. We will get to know them.
We begin the dialogue, and we wish you a fruitful reading.
"the name" :-
Israa Al-Zuhdi Ibrahim
"Age" :-
Twenty years
"Governorate" :-
Minya
《Your surname》:-
The soul of the heart
Q: When and how did you start in the field of writing? 》.
Two years ago, it was a coincidence. I was writing some improvisations and thoughts that came to my mind, and I did not know that these were writings. Some of my friends advised me to join the entities to develop this talent of mine, and I joined the Nice Savages entity, and from here was my beginning.
《Q/ Who provided you with support at the beginning of your journey? 》.
I was the first supporter of myself, and my older brother and some of my friends supported me.
Q: We all face difficulties and criticism at the beginning of our work. What difficulties and criticism did you face? 》.
I faced many difficulties, and it was not easy to convince everyone of my talent or accept it, but I trust my talent and myself and strive to achieve my dream and do not pay attention to negative criticism.
《Q/Who is your role model? 》.
In the field of writing, writer Amr Abdel Hamid and writer Nermin Nahmad Allah
《Q/ What do you think of the saying that a distinguished writer is a good reader? 》.
It is a true saying because reading is a major factor in helping the writer develop his skills and gives him many ideas as well.
《Q/ How do you feel when writing? 》.
An indescribable feeling. Writing is a part of me, and my first and eternal companion. Perhaps I can say that I feel reassured when I write.
《Q/ Have you thought about practicing another talent besides writing? 》.
Yes, graphic design, and presentation.
Q: What feelings does writing give you? 》.
It makes me feel reassured because it is my refuge where I live.
《Q/ What would be your response if a novice writer asked you for help? 》.
Of course, I will help him and provide him with some advice and information that he may need to develop and improve his skills.
《Q/ What are the characteristics of an ideal writer, in your view? 》.
• Whose writings are correct and sound and in the mother tongue “Classical”.
• Whose writings are purposeful, useful, and diverse.
• Who accepts criticism and advice.
• Who continuously develops himself and his skills.
Q: Do you have other talents? 》.
Graphic design, writing poetry, and reciting poetry.
《Q/ Have you achieved achievements in this field? 》.
I have achieved some of them, and I am still striving to achieve them all. The most important achievement I have achieved in this field is my first book, the collection of poems, “Ghasq,” which will be present at the Cairo 2024 exhibition, God willing.
《Q/ Have you taken the electronic publishing step? 》.
Yes, I have a lot of e-books such as Writer's Gossip, Dawi, Spirit Stories, and others.
Q: Can you tell us about your future plans? 》.
At the present time, most of my plans are focused on the collection of Ghasaq, which I am preparing, and on writing my first novel, which I will finish writing soon, God willing.
Q: Are you thinking about separating from the field of writing one day? 》.
I don't think so. As I said before, writing is part of me and not just a hobby or talent, and even if I stop publishing my writings, I will never stop writing, God willing.
《Q/ Do you want to address a word to those who decided to isolate themselves due to frustration and criticism, and what is your advice to overcome this matter? 》.
Make criticism and negative talk a reason for you to continue and strive to be what you want. Do not let anything stand in the way of achieving your dream. Your dream is worth trying for, it is worth continuing and striving to reach it.
My advice: If you are frustrated, take a break, then come back again, come back strong and fight for your dream. Your dream deserves to be given many chances. It deserves to remain steadfast for it and never give up or fall.
《Q/ Can we see some of your creations? 》.
certainly
“You are like the sea”
You are like the sea in my heart. I love the sea, but I am afraid to approach it. I love looking at it, and I also love talking to it, delving into it, and recounting its details in my imagination. Likewise, I love looking at you, staring at your features, and hearing the chants of your speech. I love everything about you; But I fear you like I fear the sea. I fear that I will drown inside you and find no savior to pull me out of your bottom. I fear that your waves will crush me or that you will take me high to throw me to the ground once and destroy me. I fear that you will let me down or betray me like the sea betrays its ships. I fear that I will stand on the shore of your love and find it pulling me in. Gradually inside it until I am lost in your empty ocean alone, neither can you save me, nor can I escape and save myself, and because you are exactly like the sea, I prefer to love you from afar and look closely at you while I am only very close to you; Therefore, I preferred to sacrifice my love for you rather than see you from afar, much better than for your waves to sacrifice me, so that I would perish and your love would perish with me.
By Israa Al-Zuhdi || Soul of the Heart
Q: At the end of this dialogue, do you want to address the newspaper? 》.
I was very pleased with this interview. Many thanks from me to the beautiful journalist Asmaa Saber and to the distinguished members of the newspaper. I wish them success.
In conclusion, we hope that we have made you happy, and we wish you many thanks and respect.
Editor-in-Chief: Muhammad Yaqoub
Press editor: Asmaa Saber