1.) When did you decide to become a writer?

Honestly, it wasn't any particular or predetermined moment when I decided to start writing. The initiation, I believe, was through the assignments given for Creative Writing in my English classes.

2.) What draws you to write?

For me, writing has always been about expressing myself. So anything that makes me think, urges me to scribble down and give my thoughts a voice, sans being verbose. 

3.) Do you aim for a set amount of words/pages per day?

No, it's all about going with the flow.

4.) Where do the ideas come from?

Like I said before, anything that makes me think. Nature, people, conversations all these are my sources of inspiration.

5.) Any tips on how to get through the dreaded writer’s block?

I guess taking it in the right stride and not being pressurized will work. Blocks do happen, but eventually people snap out of them. It's just about waiting and giving yourself some time.

6.) What are your thoughts on writing a book series? 

It's a wonderful thing to do, like building something from scratch, little by little and watch it grow into something beautiful someday! 

7.) Do you read much and if so who are your favorite authors? 

Yes, I'm a hardcore bibliophile. If I have to pick up a few favorite authors or books, it will be a very difficult work for me. But, I would probably go for my childhood favorites like Enid Blyton, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Anna Sewell, Robert L. Stevenson, P.G. Wodehouse (I think I should stop here, else I will go on and on about it).

8.) Why do you think that other well-written books just don’t sell?

Maybe lack of good marketing strategies or storyline that doesn't exactly stand out from the rest.

9.) How can readers discover more about you and you work?

I write for a couple of Facebook pages. Apart from that, I keep updating my blog frequently.

Blog: whispersofisolation.blogspot.in

Facebook: www.facebook.com/shresthaghosal4

[Interview was taken by Sumeet Gulabani]