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Alexandra Allen's avatar

Wow, congrats Ishan!! I’m behind on my

Substack reading so I’m excited to see your book is far along and can’t wait to order a copy when it’s available.

I hope I can get it signed! 😊

Also huge congrats on the invite from the US Consulate.

Your career is going to be massive.

I’m so glad Write of Passage connected us. I hope we get to meet up someday in India, Canada or on some cool Write of Passage alumni event.

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

This is so sweet of you Alexandra. Genuinely. I would love to sign your copy! This made me smile.

Your newsletter is one of the few I religiously read every week. Congrats on starting your book! I love how you have a structure starting out (with writing blocks and all). Super excited for it. Would love to help you in any way I can. You got this!

I'm sure we'll meet in the next 5 years, either here, Montreal, or somewhere in between :)

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Sairam Sundaresan's avatar

Congratulations Ishan! I'm waiting to buy your book :)

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thanks Sairam. This is very kind of you. Genuinely appreciate it; I'm going to need all the support I can get!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

Ishan, will you be attending the final cohort?

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

No I'm not. Really wanted to, but I don't think I'll be able to dedicate the time, with the book being in its last stages. I'm sure you'll have a blast though!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

We will miss you there my friend, but good luck with the last stages of the book!

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Kelly Davis's avatar

Amazing to have connected in such a great community together! Congrats on the opportunity and very much looking forward to your book. 🙌

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

So true. Thanks Kelly :)

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Dave Kang's avatar

Hi Ishan, I received a scholarship to the final cohort of Write of Passage, I’m looking forward to doing it and hope to write a book as well, thanks for sharing your experience, it makes me even more eager to get started.

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Well, I wish you all the best. You're going to have a wild time!

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Matt Tillotson's avatar

Thanks for this Ishan. You brought so much light and energy to Write of Passage.

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

All thanks to you man. I'll never forget—you were the first WOP person I talked to. Truly grateful Matt!

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Ishita Singh's avatar

Hi Ishan! I’m from India and I got a merit scholarship this time but at the moment I’m at a difficult stage in my life and can’t afford the fee. Is it possible to jump on a quick call with you - promise to keep it short. :)

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CansaFis Foote's avatar

…congrats on nearing the finish (or is it starting) line for your book…

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Haha thanks. It's the finishing line, and the start of a new chapter in my life!

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Karena's avatar

I am looking forward to this book, Ishan!!! This edition was chock-a-block filled with good news and sentiment. And pride. Yours, and ours in you.

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Haha thanks Karena. And thank you for all the support on Instagram! You are one of my biggest supporters :)

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Karena's avatar

I'm feeding off your celebrity! One of my comments is up to 457 likes!

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