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Published August 12, 2023

Make these holidays memorable

This is with reference to the article “Make these holidays memorable” (YW, July 8), where he says that enjoying summer vacation for two whole weeks is enough, after that, one must spend time constructively.

It is true that holidays are the perfect time for children as well as youngsters to explore and learn new things, which they can’t otherwise do in their hectic study schedule.

Rubina Khurshid,
Islamabad

Self-editing secret to perfect your writing

This is regarding the cover article “Self-editing secrets to perfect your writing” by Ambreen Arshad (YW, July 15). The article provided multiple steps on how to develop our writing skills by reducing or eliminating grammatical errors, clarifying ideas, improving word choices, and many more. The tips of self-editing were discussed very well. Those who want to improve their writing should follow the guidelines provided.

Abdul Qadir Gichki,
Turbat

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The cover story “Self-editing secrets to perfect your writing” by Ambreen Arshad provided essential tips for young writers to polish their writings.

To overcome these errors, we should proofread and seek feedback and suggestions from others. By following these steps, we will come up ourselves with a true masterpiece.

Inaayah,
Lahore

Life lesson learnt in school

This is regarding the article “Life lessons learned in school” by Rafia Ahmed (YW, July 8). As a student, in my opinion, school is the best place for someone who wants to build their basic needs, including discipline, education, as well as many other important lessons. I have faced and experienced this.

Many people, after finishing their school life, start realising the value of those days, but they don’t know that once the school days are gone, they never return. Therefore, it is better to have a lot of fun and enjoy your school life to the fullest instead of realising it later.

Tabish Feroz,
Turbat

Awkward adventures

This is regarding the article “Awkward adventures” by Faraz Ahmed (YW, July 22). The writer has skilfully conveyed the importance of staying calm and confident during awkward moments. We all encounter these awkward situations in our daily life and tend to view such situations as mistakes and try to conceal them. This is absolutely wrong, we should respond naturally.

Abdul Majeed,
Hyderabad

Published in Dawn, Young World, August 12th, 2023

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