The Plot Thickens: How Reading Fulfils a Writer’s Appetite
R. K. Narayan taught me that simplicity can be wonderfully charming. His fictional town of Malgudi feels real because the writing never tries too hard. Agatha Christie showed me how clean, smart writing can keep readers hooked till the end. Arundhati Roy made me notice how language can be lush and layered, whereas Jhumpa Lahiri taught me the power of observation, especially in spaces between belonging and longing.
Things We All Do But Don’t Talk About
You crack open an exciting new novel, ready to dive into an adventure. You read the first line, feeling the excitement, but by the time you get to the second, your mind drifts off. Suddenly, you are stuck in what feels like an endless loop, re-reading the same sentence numerous times, while your thoughts race off to what you forgot to buy at the store.
The ‘Write’ Choice: Convincing My Parents to Support My Writing Career
In the end, it all boiled down to – winning over their concerns with my conviction. But, what also got me through this phase was knowing the fact that my parents have been through the same ups and downs. They’ve weathered the strongest winds and their experience is what can guide me.
Dancing to My Tunes: How Dance Has Made Me a Better Writer
As a dancer, I am lucky to have been guided by the wisdom of my dance teacher, whose words have left an indelible mark on my journey. What dance has taught me extends beyond the physical realm.
An Introvert’s Guide to Surviving in the Big Bold Copy World
If you ask me, being an introvert has proved to be a boon rather than a bane (unlike what I thought initially). In all of these years and through my experiences, here’s what I have learnt: Believe, believe, believe
Finding Magic in the Monotony
I know, it’s easy to say, ‘Think outside the box’. But when you have been working dedicatedly on the same brand for years, well, it’s easier said than done. Monotony is real, but the only way to figure out the next move is to keep going. Let your ideas take flight and let your mind work in the most wonderful ways…..