Ask the Author: Swati Bansode
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Swati Bansode
My second book is a collection of contemporary poetry that I’ve written over a span of 5 years. It covers all the phases, emotions and lessons I’ve learned while growing up.
Swati Bansode
I mostly get inspired by my personal experiences and the need to share my thoughts with the world. I started writing poems in my 3rd year of engineering, and after two years I started writing YSM. This book was also inspired by my real-life experiences and feelings I went through once I got out of college and stepped into the real world. The plot used is fictional but whatever the protagonist, Tara, is going through I’ve been through the same emotions, but I just let her narrate it. I feel one’s personal experiences can be their biggest inspiration too! It’s now almost impossible for me to not pen down my thoughts and feelings!
Swati Bansode
The only tip I’d like to give is to stay true to your writing voice and your feelings. Your writing has to come from your heart because only then you will really enjoy the process. It isn’t easy to connect with yourself at such a deep level. It’s a long, arduous process but also extremely rewarding! So just be patient, let your words flow and write whatever you feel like writing!
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