'Rozabal' was theological while 'Chanakya' is political. Unlike 'Rozabal,' which was about research, the aim of 'Chanakya' is plot, plot, plot, which carries the character. The common DNA, of course, is history. Ashwin Sanghi aimcarrychanakya share on social
The publishing scene in India is evolving rapidly, and the key challenge is to keep reinventing oneself so that one does not become formulaic. Sometimes it is safer to deal with the consequences of failure than the fruits of success. Remaining on one's toes is critical, and often one finds that success makes one complacent. Ashwin Sanghi challengecomplacentconsequence share on social
When working on a period, it is the finer details that evoke imagery that helps in cinematic adaptations. Ashwin Sanghi adaptationcinematicdetail Change image and share on social
What I have found is that, in a family business structure, sometimes what is needed is a sense of discipline rather than creativity. You have to take everyone's ideas and make it work. When you are dealing with money, there is a limitation on how creative you can be. Ashwin Sanghi businesscreativecreativity share on social
The decision to use a pen name was nothing more than a desire to compartmentalise my life. However, I had not thought about an appropriate pseudonym, and since there's an abundance of anagrams in the novel, the idea struck me: why not use an anagram of my name? Hence, Shawn Haigins. Ashwin Sanghi abundanceanagramcompartmentalise share on social
I believe that the day one stops being spiritual, one ends up being religious. I live by the adage that the only certainty in life is death. We should, therefore, learn to live for the day and be content. Ashwin Sanghi adagecertaintycontent share on social
Admiration from my readers inspire me, and the only 'formula' I believe in towards making a good writer is: 'to thine own self be true!' Ashwin Sanghi admirationformulagood Change image and share on social
I feel luck plays a vey crucial role in determining the success of the book. Marketing a book is also very important. You need to try all tricks in the trade. Ashwin Sanghi bookcrucialdetermine Change image and share on social
There are three things I look for in a story - it has to be a thriller; I cannot see myself writing literary fiction or a saga! There has to be a historical connection; otherwise, the adrenalin will not flow. And I will try to bridge the gap between 'Rozabal' and 'Chanakya'. Ashwin Sanghi adrenalinbridgechanakya share on social
Though it is very easy to do valuations, eyeballs and brand prominence surveys, you should never allow any of them to influence the balance sheet. Ashwin Sanghi balancebrandeasy Change image and share on social