‘I Want To Be A Acclaim Writer & A Editor Some Day’- Young Author Rebecca D’souza

‘I Want To Be A Acclaim Writer & A Editor Some Day’- Young Author Rebecca D’souza

 Mangaluru : She just completed her twelfth grade in Kuwait, and now being enrolled for graduate course at the famous S P Jain College in Singapore, and is already a budding writer whose just released her FIRST book named “HOPE THAT’s GRACE’ a compilation of Short stories during the Independence Day celebration held at Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work-Mangaluru on 15 August 2019. And the teenager author is 19-years-old Miss Rebecca D’souza, hailing from Mangaluru, but settled in Kuwait with her parents.

Teenage Author Miss Rebecca D’Souza

While talking about young writers — many scribes between the age of 16 to 20— that have been seeking nontraditional ways to share their written word with the world, and here we have our own daughter of the soil, ‘Kodiyalche Chedu’ Rebecca D’souza, who is aspiring to be a acclaim writer and a Editor of a renowned publication some day, was beaming with pride when her first book of short stories was released in front of a large audience of adults and youth, and also amidst her family, relatives and friends.

Surely, there is big scope for Rebecca , since it seems that self-publishing companies, outlets already increasingly popular with adult authors, are inspiring more children and teens to sell their tomes online, allowing them to bypass the traditional gate keeping system for determining who can call himself a ‘published author.’ Some writers are scoffing at the idea. There are no prodigies in literature. Literature requires experience, in a way that mathematics and music do not.

Rebecca seen with her Mentor- Prof Maria D’Costa

Rebecca D’souza, the teenager genius who was prone to fits of fantasy and solitude, had began writing stories when she was 16-years-old. As an avid reader for many years, and now a writer, She says that she writes to expression to her creativity and imagination. And she wants her readers to be able to connect with her stories. Her message to the world is, to inculcate the habit of reading because it increases one’s vocabulary, improves one’s writing skills and fluency in the language and enhances one’s confidence too.Well said by Rebecca!

Rebecca’s mentor, Pro Maria D’costa -the Director of UXCEL Institute for Excellence, Mangaluru speaking to Team Mangalorean said, “When talent is encouraged and fostered, it produces masterpieces for understanding of the human psyche and for change. Rebecca D’souyza who was in Mangaluru for holidays from Kuwait, was enrolled for classes at Uxcel. On the very first day, I discovered that this voracious readers had a talent for scripting stories and poems. The first story she penned at Uxcel, was truly well written. And what better way can a writer be encouraged than by putting her work on the stand, I ruminated”.

“So I requested her to write out her stories for publication. She gladly agreed. Her parents also thought that Rebecca’s work could be put together in the form oa little book. I titled it “Hope That’s Grace and Other stories”, based on the writer’s first story. The stories throw light on the author’s reading of life. They are simple yet profound in their own way, with characters and dialogue complete. May Rebecca who has taken the first step, continue her journey as a writer and soon become one of the bestsellers as she desires to be. I and Uxcel congratulate this enthusiastic teenager on her achievement” added Prof D’costa.

Also appreciating the support and encouragement rendered to her from many, in her kind words of wisdom to Team Mangalorean, she said, “I’m deeply indebted to my parents for believing in me and encouraging me with the moral and financial support needed to publish my book. I’m grateful for the guidance I received from Professor Maria D’Costa, the Director of UXCEL, who also edited the stories she prodded me on to pen for my first book. A big ‘Thank You’to my best friend, Thasica Cutinho, for appreciating my writing. Appreciation certainly fosters growth. Thanks to Pran for his wonderful job on cover page and other art work. My sincere gratitude to Dr Ms Juliet (DhM)-the Principal of Roshni Nilaya, and Philanthropist Max Rasquinha for releasing my First book”.

Yes, the world is changing — it’s possible for anyone to do almost anything they set their minds to, and young Rebecca is a perfect example. Publishing could be great fun for young children/youth, because part of writing is living and exploring the world and interacting with the world, and to get that good feeling inside that you’ve achieved and done something. Today, a 19-year-old author has as good a chance of creating a following as a 50-year-old author, and maybe a better chance because they understand the nuances of social media.

Sources reveal that the discipline of writing regularly is one of the most valuable habits a writer can develop. It strengthens writing, compels creativity, promotes problem-solving and self-criticism, and teaches perseverance and patience. It’s the monotonous (and unglamorous) rhythm of writing over and over again that serves as a catalyst for shaping strong, long-term writers.You want to be a writer? Then you’ve got to write. Great writers write consistently. They’ve learned that writing is a discipline. To all you young ages out there, take up writing, and be just another Rebecca D’souza!
So here we have a young writer in Rebecca, who is a heroine for the young ages, one who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. In conclusion, in my perspective, to all those young ages out there follow in the footsteps of Rebecca by taking writing seriously as a young person can turn into a career path. But it can also serve as a launching pad into seemingly unrelated fields. Just look at Rebecca, a young budding author featured here. So if you decide to make writing a passion more than a hobby, take your writing seriously. It can take you anywhere. Even if you don’t make writing books your career. Best of luck and let your writing galore- all good wishes from Team Mangalorean

Dr. Lavina Noronha Awarded IIPP Outstanding Community Leader ’19 by Max & Jessie Rasquinha