Why you shouldn’t study English literature

Quora has become a place where you can ask weird questions without worrying about…

What is a book to me?

When reading a novel, a short story, or a work of non-fiction, I don’t think about anything other than the story that…

Nicely saying

When you’re a copywriter at a corporate, some things you pick up overtime. But even after being on the job for four years, there are still some things that you’d pick up only from far more experienced teachers. This I realised halfway through reading Nicely Said: Writing for the Web with Style and…

Of poetry

I adore poetry. I try writing poetry, too, from time to time, but I fail almost every time. I still try, though. It’s such a disciplined and…

The Catcher in the Rye

It’s not often that you’d read a book that changes the way you look at the world and at the way you look at writing as…

Meaning

“We need to talk.” Jason was tucking in when Jennifer entered, still in her work clothes. “What’s up?” He sat in rapt attention.

Interpreting maladies, and stories

I’ve always been a little doubtful of authors with Indian names. A little racist, I know, but…

Lifesaver

“We’re talking about a life here!” With hands on her hips, Jane stood in the middle of the room, eyes and voice livid. She was addressing…

Life goals

Susan stumbled out of the bar. Her knees buckled, and the stilettos scorched her feet from within.

Gone with the wind

Dead, they declared him—

swirling, into nothingness