Copylove Diaries

My Bengali Chronicles in a Branding Universe

Ah, Tagore! I don't know where to begin for someone who crafts my entire being. Recently, revisiting one of his classics took me back to my girlhood days. I remember flipping through the pages of
Brand Name

What’s in a brand name? Everything, of course.

Most branding experts have their own secret sauce, the KFC 11 herb's highly prized recipe for success when it comes to pinning down a brand name.
Whiskey and Copywriting

How Hunter S. Thompson can inspire today’s digital circus

Hunter S. Thompson was the conjurer of "Gonzo" journalism, a style that fused reality with his own riotous interpretation, birthing a genre that spat in the face of convention. He wasn't content to merely report;
Add heart to everything

Adding heart to my work in client servicing

One day, after such a frustrating call, I decided to believe that though my role was limited, my passion and good intent couldn’t be. If I wish for work to be happy and easy-going, it
Copywriting and strategy

How does one get copywriting ‘right’?

The process behind copywriting is one of great intrigue and motivation, with endless hours of self-questioning and countless drafts deleted. And how does one even begin becoming a copywriter? We won’t ask why today ;)....

WFH: Before it was cool or a compulsion

The moment I turned WFH, I stopped bumping into interesting people at the office canteen or by the water cooler. I had to make efforts to meet new people and build my social circle. The
How to find magic in monotony

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
From being a journalist to take the freelance route.

From bylines to brands: My journey of rediscovery

Life, as it often does, threw unexpected adventures my way. After serving as a journalist in prestigious media houses and contributing to founding a prominent financial daily, I decided to take the freelance route. I

A few words of encouragement for the last people who need them.

Though in the wise words of Bob Dylan: the creative process is not like a situation where you get struck by a single lightning bolt. You have ongoing discoveries, and there are ongoing creative revelations.