Happy to share The WIP Show Interview, Season 1, Episode 2 by Keemiya Creatives
It was a delightful experience talking about the writing process, inspiration, and much more. A celebration of the written word!
The next episode of the #WIPShow is live now featuring Komal Gupta where she talks about her writing process, the inspiration behind her stories and poems, and other things close to her heart.
🎙️Listen to the full episode on our #YouTube channel.
In this insightful interview, Komal Gupta shares that her name “Tejaswiniaura” symbolizes brightness and positivity, which she incorporates into her poetry. She finds inspiration in both mundane and profound moments, particularly the concept of time, which led to her poetry book “Verses of Time.” Influenced by spiritual texts and modern reflections on mental health, Komal emphasizes the importance of authenticity in writing. She also highlights the necessity of self-belief and overcoming inner critics to push creative boundaries.
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Key Points
🌟 Tejaswiniaura Meaning: Her name signifies brightness and positivity.
📝 Writing Style: All her poems end on a happy, radiant note.
⌛ Inspiration from Time: The concept of time inspired her poetry book “Verses of Time.”
📚 Literary Influences: Influenced by “Autobiography of a Yogi” and Matt Haig’s books.
🧘 Spiritual Insights: Spiritual books form the foundation of her life perception.
🔍 Finding Meaning: Advocates self-discovery and self-reflection through writing.
✍️ Advice to Writers: Be true to yourself and write for personal growth.
👥 Dealing with Inner Critics: Emphasizes self-belief and persistence.
🤝 Dream Collaboration: Would love to collaborate with Ashwin Sanghi and Ruskin Bond.
✨ Balancing Poetry and Prose: Enjoys transitioning between brevity in poetry and detailed storytelling.
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Summary
1. Meaning Behind “Tejaswiniaura”: Bright and Radiant: Komal Gupta explains that her name symbolizes positivity and radiance, which is reflected in her writing style.
2. Finding Inspiration in Mundane Moments: Exploring the Ordinary: She finds extraordinary inspiration in everyday moments, leading to profound reflections in her work.
3. Influence of Time: Verses of Time: Time is a central theme in her poetry, representing life’s continuum.
4. Literary Influences: Spiritual and Reflective Works: Influenced by spiritual books like “Autobiography of a Yogi” and contemporary authors like Matt Haig.
5. Advice to Writers: Authenticity and Self-Belief: Encourages writers to be true to themselves and write for personal fulfillment.
6. Handling Inner Critics: Believing in Yourself: Shares that dealing with inner critics requires self-belief and ignoring external pressures.
7. Dream Collaborations: Sanghi and Bond: Aspires to collaborate with authors Ashwin Sanghi for his research depth and Ruskin Bond for his playful writing.
8. Balancing Poetry and Prose: Dual Writing Styles: Enjoys the challenge of transitioning from concise poetry to expansive storytelling.
9. Coping with Writer’s Block: Observational Skills: Uses observation and noticing details to overcome creative blocks.
10. Final Thoughts: Perseverance in Writing: Encourages writers to stay true to their journey and continue writing despite challenges.
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