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- Shobhaa emphasises the importance of writing for the love of it rather than for fame or publication. She advises aspiring authors to read extensively, travel, and observe life keenly to enrich their writing.
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Apr 8, 2023 · Shobhaa De: ‘I’d like to do an extremely provocative and wicked book’. With Insatiable, Shobhaa Dé's irreverent memoir leading up to her 75th birthday, the tireless author talks about feeling liberated in her 70s, vapid celebrity books and the joy of writing. Written by Alaka Sahani. New Delhi | Updated: April 8, 2023 13:02 IST. 8 min read.
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Shobhaa began her work life as a model. She then turned to writing in 1970, firstly through journalism and was editor of magazines including Stardust, Society and Celebrity, driving the success of these publications, which continue to be popular in 2014. She moved to literary works and in 1989 published her first novel Socialite Evenings, which fol...
Shobhaa De is someone who has refused to conform to family and society pressures since a young age, and this has continued in her novels, a number of which contain erotic content. As a daring writer, she has amassed huge amounts of fans; while at the same time has been subject to criticism. About one particular critic, Shobhaa had the following to ...
Shobhaa De recommends you write about your reality, and not try to write about a life that you don’t know about. “Urban India … is my milieu. I cannot write about realities not my own. Besides, writers generally choose their turf and stick to it”, says Shobhaa. Once you recognize your turf, words will come flowing out in torrents, and will help mak...
As a writer it is important to draw inspiration from somewhere. It could be someone or something. Your inspiration is your key to the treasure chest that’s holding a horde of precious ideas and creativity locked safely. On being asked what inspires her, Shobhaa De had once said, “…Life itself is so inspiring, how can one not be propelled into chron...
Shobhaa De has been bloggingsince 2008. As she says, “It is soooo liberating! There are no word limits or space constraints. As a writer, I can receive instant feedback from some really sharp minds who are followers. I learn a lot from them. Blogs represent creative freedom – I love that.” As a writer, a blog can be wonderful way to extend the work...
Jun 6, 2024 · Shobhaa emphasises the importance of writing for the love of it rather than for fame or publication. She advises aspiring authors to read extensively, travel, and observe life keenly to enrich their writing.
She does not go for a fancy and elevated style of fiction writing. Her approach is simple and so is her language. She tries to keep her narratives very close to the real-world audience without caring for the wishes and expectations of her critics.
May 2, 2016 · Share. Bookmark. Who doesn’t know Shobhaa De? Indian columnist and writer, she paved the way for Indian women authors, and became a role model for many. At the last edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival, we caught up with her. Read on to know all about our candid chat! How important is it for you to keep writing?
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Mar 10, 2023 · Shobhaa is at her favourite writing spot — the circular dining table at her house in Mumbai — from where she has, for over four decades, ruled the domestic goings-on at home while churning out...
Sep 28, 2021 · While Shobhaa De is one of India's most widely-read columnists, an editor who championed many new voices, and the author of over 20 books, Anindita Ghose is a former editor whose recently-released debut novel 'The Illuminated' is already a bestseller.
