1.

Can you please introduce yourself and tell us something about your book "IQ: Myth or Truth?"

Hello there! I am Zeeshan Zafar-but I use my first name a lot 'cause I love it-and would love to be addressed by my first name, Zeeshan. It sounds euphonious! Doesn't it? But, it doesn't mean I don't like my last name. I do-and I hold immense respect for it. Anyway, I am Zeeshan Zafar-a father and an education influencer. I'm ambivert. If I talk; I just talk and talk, but I know I got to walk my talk. I practice silence too-and so many a time I don't talk at all. I simply try to be myself. I'm on a mission to redesign and redefine the traditional education curriculum and pedagogical methods, especially for elementary, middle, and high school graders. IQ Myth or Truth is my first book, a non fiction in self help genre.

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When did you get the thoughts of writing a book about IQ?

I could have written this book 2 years ago, but I yself: "How is my audience going to get benefit out of my book, since I always read to benefit myself. As I've a saying that reads: I read to benefit myself-and write to benefit others. Now I wrote it, and this book is for everyone who wants to learn and growi Personally, Academically, Socially, Emotionally, Psychologically, and Professionally.

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What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?

It's my personal research, but science-based, not anecdotal. So, I spend day in day out in my research process 'cause I simply want to serve the best-and having said that I use authentic resources for my research and also try to get in touch with people and organizations who are involved in a study, research, meta-analyses in education across the world. And, I do give them a credit-and it's my privilege.

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What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

The most surprising thing was and is: IQ was never designed to measure human intelligence. Bitter, but true! It was simply designed to help school children in their language, mathematics, reasoning, memory, and spatial learning. And, this was the biggest breakthrough among all the breakthroughs that helped me create this book.

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Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?

I believe I would come up with the next book in the same connection. In all modesty, I've got lots of myths to dispel in education.

6.

Is there any more books coming this year from you? Which is your favourite genre?

If not this year, certainly early next year, I'm coming up with my next book on Introversion and Extraversion. My favorite genre is self help.

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Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?

Yes, I do. They say Zeeshan, it seems I'm talking to you while reading your quotes, article, or book. And I feel on cloud nine. So, I always keep my adience in my mind and then write. Write as if you were talking to them; writing becomes easier for you. I also got to hear that this type of book is much needed for the development of our society.

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When did you decide to join the tribe of writers? And Why?

I've been writing for ages, so I joined this tribe ages ago. I love writing more than nything else in my life. If I don't write a> day, I miss something.

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What other things do you love than this writing?

I love training and mentoring school and college students. Since I'm a corporate coach, so I get to coach professionals too. And, when I really don't know what do with myself, I do something for someone else. It's> a quote, but it instilled in my heart, and this gives me a sense of gratitude. I love listening to music (genre: rock, blues, and soul). I love interacting with people as Bill Nye once remarked: "Everyone you meet knows something that you don't know". So, I always want to learn something from someone.

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And last, What advice do you have for writers?

You should write in your own arena; means your own expertise. Maybe you're a finance geek, Technology geek, Fiction Geek, Fantasy, Mystery, or Romance Geek. Never try to go against your expertise, you won't be able to justify your writings 'cause it's not just the content you need to put on a piece of paper. Instead, motions, and you connect better with your audience emotionally. Because a human is born with emotions too if they're born with five senses. When you write, always ask: I could have written the best way. And, a dopt a style of writing: CMOS (The Chicago Manual of Style Guide) or AP (The Associated press Stylebook) and try to edit and proofread on your own. You will end up writing the best book. These two are not very common in India, but very popular in many parts of the world, and many renowned publishing companies have their own style guide. Have a good life, and make others' lives good too!