Shalini Damodaran is passionate about writing and coaching others to write. She was a teacher educator, specialised in the teaching of writing at the English Language Institute of Singapore.
Shalini is married to a supportive and loving gentleman who has always encouraged her to grow and discover her potential. Manmindar is an economist, and is the head of corporate and regulatory affairs in an MNC in Singapore. They have two adult children. Their daughter, Sandhya, is married to a Japanese national and lives in Tokyo. Sandhya runs her own social media business, and manages the accounts of some prominent clients. Her son, Preshin having completed his Masters in law in the UK, is currently doing his legal training at her brother's law firm in Singapore. Her mother who is her pillar of strength has been a loving presence, raising her children.
Shalini is currently a writer, writing coach and teacher educator. She was a Teacher Educator at the English Language Institute of Singapore (ELIS), Ministry of Education. She specialised in the teaching of writing. She conducted Professional Learning Programmes for English Language teachers in several primary and secondary schools, and coached and mentored teacher leaders.
Her core training was at ELIS, the National Writing Project (US) and Research for Better Teaching (US). She was part of a pioneer team that designed, organised and facilitated three-week Writing Retreats for English Language Teacher Leaders. She has also designed and led 'Writing Marathons'.
She has published poems and a research paper in SWIRL (A publication of the Singapore Writing Institute) and ELIS Research Digest respectively. This year, she published two articles on Medium: "Meditate and Write: They are great bedfellows" and "Mindful Writing"
In Feb 2019, Shalini co-facilitated a weekend Mindful Writing Retreat in Singapore with Amy Spies, a Mindful Writing teacher in Los Angeles. They also facilitated Mindful Writing Sessions for The Singapore Book Council and Club 1880.
Shalini continues to enjoy learning. She is currently enrolled in two courses: 'Teach Mindfulness Online' and 'Impact Selling with Neuro Linguistic Programming'.
In June 2019, Shalini volunteered to train English Language teachers in schools in Livingstone, Zambia.
Besides travelling, writing and Yoga, Shalini loves oil painting. She paints landscapes and portraits and has recently started figure drawing.
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Dear family and friends,
'Dad and I' sold 500 pre-orders by June 13, 2019, was pitched to 14 publishers, and will be published by Koehler Books. Please do check out their cool website.
It's been a great journey but I've been told by John Koehler, President and Publisher of Koehler Books that I am only half way done. I signed the contract with Koehler Books on July 31. It was an easy decision after my 'ZOOM' meeting with John and Joe Coccaro, the Vice President and Executive Editor of Koehler Books. I am enjoying learning about the 'ins' and 'outs' of publishing from these gentlemen who are very aware of my status as a first time author.
When I received the ISBN numbers for the soft cover, hard cover and e-book of 'Dad and I', I felt a mixture of emotions. Whilst I had been waiting for this moment all along, it hit me that there was no turning back. I re-read my manuscript for the hundredth time with just a little dose of paranoia for good measure. :) We are, now, good to go...the process has started, and I am looking forward to the different types of editing soon.
So, what comes next? I'll be working with the design team, who'll come up with a number of book cover designs for 'Dad and I' from which we'll pick 2. Here's the interesting part; YOU GET TO HAVE A SAY on the book cover design. YOU WILL GET TO VOTE. This will help us make a decision as to which to pick unless of course, the poll is split right down the middle. Exciting times ahead...ha! ha!
The tentative publication date is 24 Jan 2020 but I am hoping to bring it forward. I will, in about a month's time, be able to inform you about the Book Party! Yessss...I can't wait to celebrate the launch of 'Dad and I' with all of you!!! You've been such great and patient supporters of my dream...to inspire the world with the story of ordinary silent heroes, like my dad, we meet everyday.
Here's to INCLUSIVITY, OPENNESS AND PEACE...
With lots of love and positive vibes to you and your loved ones,
Shalini