Q.1 Tell us a little about yourself?
Perhaps something not many people know?
A. Hi My name is Anshuman Kuthiala, I
am a Public Servant.
Q.2 Are we going
to read more from you soon? Any new project you’re working on?
A. Ya sure, I am working on my next
book which would be in 3 languages and 3 genres.
Q.3 Does writing
energize you or exhaust you?
A. Both. It is like an overflow of
emotions. First, you are drained than when you can give words to your feelings.
It brings a sense of fulfillment.
Q.4 What advice do
you have for writers?
A. Love more, read more
so that you can write more.
Q.5 What are your
views on the state of Hindi literature in India today?
A. It is upcoming. New people are
coming. There is a lot of competition. Very hard to make your mark in literary
circles, and the audience in general. You need a good reference and perhaps good
social media marketing skills.
Q.6 If you could
tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?
A. Just maintain your innocence bro.
Q.7 What are the
most important magazines or websites for writers to subscribe to?
A. Naya Gyanodaya, Abhinav Imroz, Aha
Zindagi, Your Quote, Rekhta etc.
Q.8 Is the
Government and the authorities on their parts taking enough initiative to promote
Hindi literature?
A. Yes, but they need to use social
media to connect with the youth.
Q.9 Do you ever
suffer from writer’s block? If so, what do you do about it?
A. Not really, but in those times one
should focus on reading.
Q.10 Do
you read your book reviews? How do you deal with bad or good ones?
A. Ya, I have read. I ascertain
people’s point of view, but I have my own style to express my substance.
Q.11 What
does your family think of your writing?
A. They are quite encouraging and
support me.
Q.12 What
is your writing process? Do you follow a regular routine?
A. I have a regular routine to read,
but thoughts don’t follow a routine or pattern. I try to note down whenever
something comes in my mind.
Q.13 How
many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
A. I have written only Shahar Mein Shayar till now.
Q.14 Do
you have any unique and quirky writing habits?
A. I write 2 lines first of many
ghazals and poems simultaneously and complete them gradually over a while.
Q.15 What
do you consider to be your best accomplishment?
A. To have read, understood, and emulate great writers.
Q.16 What
is the most unethical practice in the publishing industry?
A. Not giving royalty, not telling
how much copies have been published, the whole process lacks transparency and accountability.
Q.17 Who
edited your book and how did you select him/her?
A. I have edited it myself.
Q.18 Which
famous person, living or dead would you like to meet and why?
A. I would like to meet Manohar Shyam
Joshi, Dushyant Kumar, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, Harivansh Rai Bachhan, Jaun Eliya
(all dead), Gurdas Maan, Rahat Indori, Kumar Vishwas. All these people,
their writing and their life have had a profound influence on me.
Q.19 What
is your favorite book and why?
A. There are many books which have
influenced my thoughts and way of life. I cannot name a few.
Q.20 Share
the experience of your journey so far?
A. So far. So Good.
Share your social account links -
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anshuman.kuthiala
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kuthialaanshuman/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/munshee2289
Website/Blog - http://www.shaharmeinshayar.in/
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