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1) What inspired you to start writing?

In 2018 , I was struggling with my personnal life but then I got to know about wattpad and started reading here and slowly , steadily , fatefuly I started writing fanfictions too . I never knew that I could write stories but the writers here have really inspired me to find this hidden talent in me.

2)When you started writing and how old were you?

I was 13 years old when I started writing poems . I do have a diary filled with my old poems. Later , I joined wattpad in 2018 , I was 20 year old when I had published my first draft.

3)Would you like share your experience when you first started writing ?

I still remember the date , its 15th of june 2018 when I started writing , the day is quite special for me as its a day before my birthday. It was already night , 9 pm when I finished writing the draft and by 11 pm I published the first part . The feeling was very special and warm. Excitement, nervousness , happiness, eagerness I could strongly feel these emotions at that time.

4)From where do you get your ideas from?

Well I am quite a good observant by nature, I tend to study people , their minds and behaviours so basically whatever I notice or observe around , becomes and idea inspiration for me. May be thats why I like to keep my stories simple and realistic.

5)What do you like to do when you arent writing?

I like reading books , stories , quotes , poems just everything. And if I am not reading then may be I am busy capturing nature because I am a passionate photographer who loves to click the real beauty around.

6)What does your family like about your writing?

I never knew that my family especially my parents would be so happy about my writing passion. Being a Master's student I thought may be they would consider it as a distraction in this stage of my life but no , this wasnt the case , they are really very supportive and always excited for my upcoming works. My mother is so happy with my writing passion that whenever I am nominated in any awards , she always appreciates and shares her happiness with others in the family .

7)Which character of your book resembles you?

Well I am a samaina fanfiction writer , So I am much like the female protagonist of my story ie Naina Agrawal/ Maheshwari . She is a strong girl , a beauty with brains, caring loving and smart . I relate with her alot in reality so whenever I write about her character , I usually add a touch of my personality into it . I keep myself in her situations and then write about her reactions .

8) Which one is your favourite Male and female character of your book? Why?

Favourite male character of any of my book would be Sameer Maheshwari , the male protagonist while Naina Agrawal / Maheshwari, the femal protagonist is the favourite female character . I adore these two characters with all my heart. They have been a real reason for my happiness during my hardships and their show that inspired me to write ie 'Yeh un dinon ki baat hai 'is my lifeline.

9)Who is your favourite celebrity ?

Its Deepika padukone , she is really adorable , I used to like her for her movies but then started admiring her for the person she is in reality too.

10) Challenges you face while writing?

Not many challenges but lack of time and writer's block are the two main issues I have in my list . Being a student , I am quite busy with my academic schedule but being a writer I crave to complete my stories also and as I update quite late so thats why I lose a fine track of my own story sometimes.

11) Writing is your hobby or you want to persuade as career?

Right now its my hobby , my passion mainly but I wish if I could opt writing as a career in near future .

12) Who is your favourite author and your favourite book?

My favourite author is Savi Sharma and favourite book is 'Stories We Never Tell'

13) Do you use any other website to update your story?

No I only use wattpad as a platform till now but I am planning to start my own blog very soon .

14) How much your readers meant to you?

My readers are very close to my heart. I am lucky to have them in my life , their good responses and comments make so happy . My world of words is beautiful just because they are living in this world with me.

15) How much readers pressurise you to give updates ?

Sometimes I wonder if they wouldnt have pressurised me then it wouldnt have been possible for me to complete so many stories in this two year span of my writing journey. I am thankful to them for being so eager , excited and patient for my updates.

16) How you feel when some reader comments offensive and report your work ?

Want to say something to them? Luckily I havent faced this till now *woodtouch* but if ever I experience this in future , I would be surely disheartened but then its life , not everyone you meet is your wellwisher . Critism is a part of life and one should take it sportingly. My message to that person will be a simple one "If you dont like anything about my story then tell me directly , reporting and abusing wont make me a better writer , neither it would make you any better as a person ".

17) Want to say something to aspiring writers?

To all the aspiring writers, just follow your heart , the journey isnt as soft as the petals , it has thorns also , but dont worry just churn your creative heads and see what wonders your hands could do. Only motto to succeed is " Believe in yourself" .

18) If you want you can ask two questions from your readers?

To my readers, first of all big hugs and thankyou to all for being so supportive and loving. No questions this time but just a sorry note to you all , I know I make you guys wait for the updates , I really dislike this thing in me but if ever you guys wanna share something or want to talk then I am always there for you . Keep loving❤

ByAditiSwaroop