Anukrti Upadhyay || Ep: 10 Finding meaning and hope through writing

In this episode of the MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Anukrti Upadhyay, writer and author.

Listen as Smitha and Anukrti talk about the process of writing, the meaning of life, the difference a cup of coffee can make, and how hope can often transform our lives.

This is a deep insight into an award-winning author’s approach to life, her thoughts, and the ways in which writing shapes our world.

Quote from the conversation

Reach out to others because they are your only hope.

We discuss

• What it means to be a writer
• How to pitch to publishers (Hint: It’s quite corporate-style)
• The journey of a writer, inspirations, and encouragement
• The meaning of life, words, books, and writing
• Coping with loneliness and striving for connections in a fractured life
• How to hold on to hope in our darkest moments

Anukrti’s bio

Anukrti Upadhyay is the winner of the 2021 Sushila Devi Prize for Fiction for her novel ‘Kintsugi.’ The author is a former lawyer who also authored other books such as the brilliant ‘Bhaunri’ and ‘Daura’ in English in 2019, the Hindi works Japani Sarai (2019), and Neena Aunty (2021). She also frequently writes for literary magazines such as The Bangalore Review and The Bombay Review.

Anukrti is based in Mumbai and has an affinity for cats, chameleons, coffee, and birds, in no particular order.

Connect with Anukrti

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