Tell us about yourself.:
I am a Literature student and poet. I am the author of poetry collection, Mirror of Emotions. I have written for many national and international literary journals. Apart from writing, I love nature and football.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?:
I was brought up in the city of Jaunpur, India. Well, I consider myself an inquisitive soul who’s seeking the definition of life, and everything coming in its way. Being an introvert; my aura and art is often honed by inquisitiveness I follow in solitude.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yeah, it's trying as many genres as I can even if I am not too good at it. I believe failure teaches you a lot of things in life. So I love to fail and learn.
What authors have influenced you?
I was brought up in the city of Jaunpur, India. Well, I consider myself an inquisitive soul who’s seeking the definition of life, and everything coming in its way. Being an introvert; my aura and art is often honed by inquisitiveness I follow in solitude.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would advice them to have faith in their art. Don’t try to copy anyone. Have faith in your personality. Believe you are unique. Don’t chase perfection. You will never write a single word if you are looking for perfection. Fail and learn from failures. Try to find out what failure is teaching you and never give up on your goal.
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
To define yourself in your own way. Never let someone dictate your vision. No one knows you as much as you do.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading, 'The History of Modern India.'
What’s your biggest weakness?
Overthinking
What is your favorite book of all time?
Learning How to Fly by APJ Abdul Kalam
When you’re not writing, how do you like to spend your time?
I love playing football and nature hike.
What has inspired you and your writing style?
Well, I believe inspiration comes from within only. I have read a lot of books and magazines that have shaped by writing style. I believe anything in the universe can be your teacher. You can learn not only from books but also people, experience and things around you. Albert Einstein once said, “Education is not learning of the facts but the training of mind to think.”
What are you working on now?
I am working on my next poetry collection.
What is your favorite method for promoting your work?
Author Interviews
What’s next for you as a writer?
To engage in open-mike poetry sessions and to try novels.
How well do you work under pressure?
I believe working under pressure is the thing that hones your personality. Every one can do well when things are alright but a champion is the one who can perform under pressure, and that's what makes you unique. Taking lessons from the life of people who never gave up on their dreams even in pressure and adversaries have helped me a lot in being a strong person.
How do you decide what tone to use with a particular piece of writing?
It particularly depends on the intensity of theme I am writing on.
If you could share one thing with your fans, what would that be?
It would be defining yourself on your own. Never let someone dictate your vision of life.
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