So have you
all read Confused Bastards? Our author Manav Vigg certainly has a great faith
in confusions. He believes that if you’re confused, it means your brain is
working absolutely fine and these confusions in life can lead you to
a self-exploration journey.
We have
this wonderful story by Manav Vigg and now it is time to know our talented
author. His journey as an author, his life, his confusions, his side of story
and yes, valuable tips to all of us to become a good writer.
So are you
ready to know him better? Here’s an exclusive interview of Author Mr. Manav
Vigg:
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| Author Manav Vigg |
Q 1: Tell
our readers about your background & how did you get into writing?
Well, I
explored becoming a Doctor for family’s sake, completed Chartered Accountancy
for money’s sake, became a corporate robot for swanky office’s sake, but it all
ended up becoming a long dissatisfied journey.
An entrance
exam for an advertising institute which I cracked accidentally made me realize
that I have a flair for writing. But that was long back after college. Over a
period of time the urge to tell my stories increased. The constant need to find
my true identity coupled with the importance of stories in the lives of people
made me take up writing. And once I did take up writing, I could never leave
it. The excitement, the adventure and the fun to live different characters and
evolve stories is pure exhilaration.
Q 2: Which
writers inspire you for writing?
Paulo
Coelho
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Q 3: As a
child, which books or fictional characters fascinated you the most?
I was
mostly inspired by adventure stories and comics. The Alchemist became the best
adventure story ever read by me.
Q 4: Where
do you get ideas or inspiration for your writing?
People
around me from everyday lives intrigue me. I want to tell stories about how
India has changed since globalization. That probably has been the biggest event
or so called twist in the story of India since I have been born and I want to
tell stories about it.
Q 5: What
genre you enjoy the most while writing short stories?
I haven’t
attempted a short story yet.
Q 6: What
was the inspiration behind your recent book?
Confusions
and Influences! We get constantly influenced by the people around us. But I believe
confusion is good. Confusion means that you are still alive, that your brain is
working and that you have options to choose from. Confusion helps you explore,
it makes you sharp, and you go through your choices and evaluate them. It’s healthy
to be confused and that’s what Confused Bastards portrays.
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Q 7: What
does your family think of writing?
My family
and friends were very supportive about it. But, of course they had their
doubts. It was only when they read the novel they got satisfied that he knows
his job.
Q 8: Can we
expect your next writing stint & if yes, what & when?
I am
currently working on my next novel. You can expect it somewhere in 2018.
Q 9: Lastly,
what writing tips you’d like to give to upcoming writers?
Keep
Writing! Human-beings have an insatiable hunger for good stories and I believe
that sooner or later every good story finds its way to the people who can
consume and relish it.
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