Friday, December 16, 2016

Being an Auhtor



Recently I read somewhere that being a writer is not an easy task. To put into words the thoughts, emotions, and feelings of various characters take a lot of dedication and focus.  Each story and every character in that story plays an important role and is very dear to the writer. People often dissect the story and characters to their moods and understanding but as a writer, each story, and character is close to the heart.

Some may instantly fall in love with your story, few of the readers may relate to a part of the character in the story and few would not like it. It all depends on how much a person can relate to it or not. Relating is a minor part it also depends on the situation a particular reader is in or have been. You never know how your story is going to be perceived by the end of it.

As a writer, it amazes me to come across the varied point of view about the story. Sometimes it brings a smile on my face when a reader concludes the story the way I want it to be. Rest of the time I am stunned by theirs conclusions. These are the reviews which leave me spellbound and yearning for more. Never thought the story would make a permanent place in the reader's heart.

As a storyteller, I am often asked is the story real. Frankly, I am still struggling to answer this question correctly. Yes, the story took place in my mind, generated observing people around and written carefully keeping in mind the character's feeling and emotions. Would it be right to say it is real from the writer's point of view or place the credit to the fictional part? The irony is if I confirm it is real the reader compares the female protagonist to the writer, thereby losing the essence of the character. Leaving me confused, struggling, and baffled for the right answer.

As an author, I urge my reader's to identify the characters as an individual, be in sync with their struggle and love them for who they are. Honestly, that would be my stepping stone to success. Every story is part true, a part we dream about and a part we have experienced. I believe, as humans, we all go through similar experiences, heartbreaks and have somewhat similar dreams to achieve. As a writer, storyteller, and author I want to put those experiences into words, do my best to emote the right expression and make you fall in love all over again. I think and believe, in coming years if I manage to do that I would call myself as a successful author. If not, I would urge my reader's to bring out the best in me.

I conclude by saying, it is not an easy job but the job where I get a chance to create hope, fulfill them through telling stories and urge the reader's to dream with the characters. I feel nothing compares the feeling of getting lost in a beautiful story and giving the characters a place in your heart forever. I would like to thank the readers for giving my book, Should I..Fall in Love, a chance and falling in love with the characters. It gives me immense satisfaction to read your amazing reviews and a certainty that I am fulfilling my job with sincerity.



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