From this month
onwards I'll be publishing 'Author’s Interview' from Indian Literary World, so
this month my feature author is...
‘Sumit
G Sehgal author of My Chameleon Soul’
Sumit G
Sehgal is an international wordsmith with a literary experience spanning eleven
years with twenty-nine e-books in tow. This aspiring literary wizard took it
upon himself to spend his entire quality time helping other people create
literary masterpieces. This beautiful vision of his has helped many literary
aspirants realize their dreams and his never-ending efforts are sure to bring
to light a new era of authors and poets.
A
multi-talented person, Sumit’s varied experience in the project design and
management and strategic development lead him to meet many different people and
face myriad circumstances, some good and some with takeaways for life, which
have sourced his creative endeavors and inspired him to write.
To add to his
long list of credentials, he has been an extremely successful ghostwriter and
currently heads Butterfly & The Bee …your literary angles, an erudite hub
for India’s literati. Having been involved in theatre work, he also has
expertise in different writing styles and poetry with a twist.
Sumit has
been nominated for Rex Global Fellowship and Karamveer Chakra Award 2016 for
his contribution to the Indian Literary World.
Questioniare with Sumit G Sehgal
How did you first get involved in with
writing, are you an imaginative person?
“When you read a book, be it a fiction or
a non-fiction make sure to keep in your mind that you are not reading your
school book. Reading these kinds of books should be able to release stress from
your body. When you start reading it, automatically you will get transported to
another world. A world created by the author. When you finally finish reading
it, you will realize that you just experienced living someone else’s life.”
These words still comes back alive as if she’s sitting right in front of me and
telling me the difference between a school book and a story book. Yes, of
course I’m an imaginative person.
My grandmother was an avid reader. I had
this opportunity of listening to thousands of stories sitting on her lap and
drinking either my morning or evening milk. I got into the routine of reading
‘Champak’ and ‘Chanda-Mama’ all because of her. We would discuss those short
stories and dream about the life of our favourite characters together. This is
how I got into the habit of reading books. A decade later, I became fan of ‘The
Secret Seven’, ‘Famous Five’ and ‘Nancy Drew’. Till 9th standard reading such
books was done mostly at night-time because they had become my stress buster
after long hours of my study schedules. I improvised on my English language.
Dictionary became my best friend.
After many twists and turns that kept
happening in my life, I never left reading and evidently I became a bookworm
and two decades later, a writer by profession. So far I have lived thousands of
lives, acted many of my favourite characters either for fun or not to face the
music for causing any nuisance I did. It has been a great experience.
Be it romance, crime fiction, thriller,
fantasy fiction, creative non-fiction, short stories, novella, poetry,
contemporary, a coming-of-age novel… I have read most of them. Within the
circle of other avid reader friends, I got into the habit of scrutinizing the
books too. Talking about empathy, colour writing, theme, plot and discussing
other various aspects have been a new and an immense pleasurable experience.
What do you find most challenging about your
writing?
It’s the colour writing I find most
challenging. I hate detailing’s and at times it becomes quite challenge coz the
pace gets affected.
What do you do when you are not writing?
I read. I read a lot actually.
Where do you see yourself in the next 6
months, and 5 years down the road?
6 months down the road, promoting my book
in other cities. 5 years down the road, a successful man in our Indian Literary
World. A lot had been planned and things are in process.
How do you keep coming up with material /
content for your story?
The real life interesting incidents or an
interesting conversation with someone which at times triggers an idea. My mind
is full of notions and a lot needs to be penned down.
Any specific tips you have for new writers
who want to make it big in the world of published books?
Don’t think about money. Don’t think about
what others will say. A lot of patience is required. It is very important to
have a lot of patience. Hire an agent. Find someone who has an expertise in
promotions and marketing of the book apart from what all, the publisher will be
doing for you. The actual work starts after the release of the book.
What’s the best thing a writer can give to
his readers?
Entertainment. Positivity. A new beginning
…depends on the genre.
A lot of people are interested in writing
for the money earning potential. What are some tips for people interesting in
making money from writing? What are some realistic expectations in regards to
what can be made?
Writing for money, the best way is by becoming
a freelance writer. If you explore this field, there are many online portals
and companies that hire freelance writers to either write eBooks or articles.
This will also enhance your writing skills, as there are varieties of topics to
choose from. Expectations in regards to what can be made depend upon how many
words a person can write in a day.
What motivates you most in life?
Positivity. Music. A good read.
What is the story behind the name of your
book?
The story has been in my mind for almost
six years. I wrote the entire manuscript and then deleted it. I was in the
twilight of my existence, and in that point in time, I only experienced
insecurities, uncertainties, and hesitations in my life.
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