Mythology is a set of primitive lies that people rarely believe. This is rather different from history, which is a set of lies that people actually believe. Ashwin Sanghi historyliemythology Change image and share on social
Writing is a intensely personal activity. I can pen down my best thoughts when I'm alone. But when one is elevated into the stature of an author, you have to think about your books in terms of their business angle. Ashwin Sanghi activityangleauthor share on social
J. K. Rowling's first 'Harry Potter' manuscript was rejected 12 times. Stephen King's 'Carrie' was rejected 30 times. 'Gone With The Wind' was rejected 38 times. I was immensely proud to have beaten them all. Ashwin Sanghi beatcarrieharry share on social
Combine two words, Myth and History. What do you get? Mystery. Ashwin Sanghi combinehistorymystery Change image and share on social
I was learning book-keeping at the age of 12, but it never stopped me from pursuing literature. Over the years, I grew to love the written word. Ashwin Sanghi agebookgrow Change image and share on social
What is divine? It is simply that which man has not been able to understand. Once you do, it loses its divinity. Ashwin Sanghi divinedivinitylose Change image and share on social
I don't start with the characters. I start with the series of events that will provide the conflict and how it can be resolved. Characters are incidental. Ashwin Sanghi characterconflictevent Change image and share on social
Our country has the oldest tradition of storytelling, and this was much before writing stories even became a norm. Ashwin Sanghi countrynormold Change image and share on social
Everyone talks about moderation. How about some moderation in moderation? Ashwin Sanghi moderationtalk Change image and share on social
I don't care if my books don't sell abroad; we have a large enough market in our country. I write for Indian readers. Ashwin Sanghi abroadbookcare Change image and share on social
