I remember how a man once got in touch with me to tell me that he was so engrossed in my book that he had to take a day off from work just so that he could finish reading it. Such kind of responses from my readers is extremely endearing, and it keeps me going. Ashwin Sanghi bookdayendear share on social
The first paragraph of my book must get me my reader. The last paragraph of a chapter must compel my reader to turn the page. The last paragraph of my book must ensure that my reader looks out for my next book. Ashwin Sanghi bookchaptercompel share on social
I want to make sure that my writing grips the reader from the word 'go.' Ashwin Sanghi gripmakereader Change image and share on social
I believe that every writer evolves with every successive novel. I view myself as work-in-progress. Ashwin Sanghi evolveprogresssuccessive Change image and share on social
I must admit that i am fascinated by the glories of ancient India. But when will the purveyors of Indian culture realise that not everything about our past was glorious? Ashwin Sanghi admitancientculture Change image and share on social
Master storytellers like Jeffrey Archer and Arthur Hailey use simple language. But they manage to grab the attention of the readers right from page one. I'll consider myself a good storyteller the day people believe it's OK to be late for work or postpone deadlines just to finish reading my book. Ashwin Sanghi archerarthurattention share on social
Once upon a time, I was a workaholic clocking more than 80 hours per week. That changed after I began to write. I now work only around 35 hours per week. I do not work on weekends because these are the days that I use for research as well as for my writing. Ashwin Sanghi beginchangeclock share on social
Write when drunk. Edit when sober. Marketing is the hangover. Ashwin Sanghi drinkedithangover Change image and share on social
My life is ruled by four W's: my writing, my work, my wife, and my whisky. Not necessarily in that order. Ashwin Sanghi lifenecessarilyorder Change image and share on social
I love fiction that sounds like fact. As a matter of fact, I also like fact that sounds like fiction. Ashwin Sanghi factfictionlove Change image and share on social