Fiction writer
‘After Taste of a Half-Lived Life’ by Barnali Roy is a collection of nine short stories set in the present, urban India. Each story is an exploration of characters at a specific juncture in their lives: a new mother, overwhelmed with her job and the baby should make a tough decision for her well-being, a... Continue Reading →
In this article, you will learn what a point of view means in writing and how to choose the best POV for your fiction writing.
We live in a world riddled with grave issues: wars, climate change, religious polarization, and the lingering effects of the pandemic. Living in this chaotic world can influence a creative person in different ways. Sometimes, all the suffering around us blocks our creativity and makes us ask the question: why do we even bother to... Continue Reading →
What does it mean for a woman to realize her marriage is nothing like the one she had dreamed about?” Is it the end of her happiness? Geetika, Rachna and Mahima, the protagonists of Stars From The Borderless Sea, say it’s not.
If you are finding it difficult to write, maybe due to the lack of time or a due really bad writer's block, try to break it into chunks. Promise yourself that you'll never worry about the story/article in its entirety. Instead, work on it steadily, a small chunk at a time.
I have embraced this fact - every moment of creativity is precious. Living a creative life is the reward in itself. It's not only about creating art or writing stories. It's about solving problems differently.
Adobe Stock Image December 2, 2021 When I was working as an engineer, I had no trouble telling people, “I am an engineer.” I didn’t bother much about my track record as a successful engineer. I didn’t feel the necessity to have done some awesome projects or innovations. But, when I turned to full-time writing,... Continue Reading →
Image: Canva This is the first mail I came across when I got up today morning. "we're saying no despite admiring the quality of your submission. It had reached all the way to our editorial table. For what it's worth, one editor said "This is very cool. There were a few bits that could use... Continue Reading →
Every time I start a new short story or an article, I get anxious. I start asking myself many questions - Am I good enough to write this? Will this be a disaster? Will I be able to convey what I wanted? Even after writing so many short stories and hundreds of articles, fear grips me when I am about to start a new one. I think this dread is a part of the creative process.
Meet Vijai Kumar Sharma, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from B.H.U, who worked in Govt. of India, Industrial Organization for 34 years. He has also worked as an Associate Professor, Mgt. Institute, Jaipur and in was trained in West Germany. He has a great amount of technical experience and has travelled across 17 countries. His recognition in the field of writing include President of India award in 1968 for technical paper in Hindi. He has been writing and reviewing books alongside his stellar technical career. He reviews books both in English and Hindi. Many of his book reviews have been published in some magazines/journals in India and abroad including Vikalpa, IIM Ahmedabad, Management Review, IIM Bangalore and Quality Progress, USA. Without much ado, let's dive into this insightful interview with Vijai Kumar Sharma.
Salini Vineeth 