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Issue 12 - Fear<br />
Aishwarya Ashok<br />
luckily found StoryMirror actively<br />
publishing books, and immediately<br />
we approached them. Getting them<br />
on board was the next big task, for<br />
we had to prove our worth before<br />
they could invest in us. Some of our<br />
poems (about 11 to be precise) were<br />
sent as samples to be screened by<br />
the publishers and finally, they were<br />
quite impressed with our works.<br />
They agreed to publish and hence<br />
took birth our book.<br />
Editor: In today’s world do you<br />
feel people encourage young<br />
authors/poets?<br />
Aishwarya: Well, I initially doubted<br />
whether amateur/upcoming writers<br />
can ignite people around, but surely<br />
experiences proved me wrong. Of<br />
late, I’ve been seeing young and new<br />
authors getting appreciation for their<br />
works. We’re an example ourselves.<br />
Our book launch held at TitleWaves,<br />
Bandra, witnessed enthusiastic audience<br />
who were happy to see our<br />
journey. Also, the response our book<br />
has been getting is convincing, giving<br />
us joy and scope for further improvement<br />
in our successive creations. So<br />
yes, I feel encouragement is getting<br />
its hold, and gradually it’ll take its<br />
paramount place.<br />
Editor: What is the one thing<br />
you’d want to tell your younger<br />
self?<br />
Aishwarya: I’m 22 years old now.<br />
I’m still young, ain’t I? Just kidding.<br />
If there’s something I’d ever want<br />
to tell me, at every walk of life, it’s<br />
this—Don’t set limits for the things<br />
you should achieve. Dream bigger as<br />
you’re totally worth it.<br />
Editor: Do you believe in the<br />
term ‘Writers Block’?<br />
Aishwarya: Yes, I do. You just can’t<br />
keep walking over a bed of roses for<br />
the thorns are inevitable. Writer’s<br />
Block does occur, causing a slowdown<br />
in your process and curbing<br />
your creativity. But that’s the time<br />
you need to relax and put on your<br />
positive-thinking cap. Work on yourself,<br />
and build your writing skills.<br />
Your capacity may be low, but you’ll<br />
surely rise back with a bang.<br />
Editor: Would you like to convey<br />
a message to all the budding/aspiring<br />
writers out there?<br />
Aishwarya: Trust your potential, look<br />
out for exciting opportunities, reflect<br />
upon yourself, and learn to correct<br />
your flaws. Above all, dream and<br />
believe in your dreams. Live the life<br />
you’ve imagined.<br />
Editor: What’s your mantra for<br />
tough times?<br />
Aishwarya: Tough times are a proof<br />
that good ones are ahead. The mantra<br />
is quite simple—Learn to turn<br />
your CAN’Ts into CANs. Every time<br />
you feel you can’t do something,<br />
work towards achieving that. After<br />
all, what’s the fun if you get what you<br />
want immediately?<br />
Editor: Did you self-publish<br />
your book?<br />
Aishwarya: No. As suggested earlier,<br />
a famous publishing house called<br />
StoryMirror decided to launch our<br />
book and we’re extremely thankful<br />
to them for having believed in us.<br />
It’s great to have your very first book<br />
launched by a well-known platform.<br />
Editor: Are you planning any<br />
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