As part of the 50th episode special, I want to talk of one important barrier for a writer. Procrastination. In this episode, I want to talk about how to beat procrastination as a writer and what various techniques are used by various writers to beat...

Good and bad are two sides of the spectrum but no character can exist on one side at all times. They can try to be on one side but the perception of their actions may not always be on the same side.In this episode, Surya T talks about the moral spectrum...

We are writing fiction, so what is the necessity of non-fiction. This is an important question that is often asked when writers are told to read non-fiction.In this episode, Surya T talks about his goals and how non-fiction plays a role in fiction...

While I talked about how to get ideas, I did leave out some bits which are particularly how I get ideas. In this episode, I answer your questions on that topic. How my idea generation process works.If you have any questions - drop a mail to...

LImited creativity is when you be creative by putting a limit on yourself. This enables idea generation while not getting paralyzed by too many ideas.Become a patron with less than 1$ per episode for early access to episodes, additional tips, and bonus...

In this episode, Surya T is talking about Enola Holmes and what is his review for the same.Become a patron with less than 1$ per episode for early access to episodes, additional tips, and bonus episodes. There are also a ton of other benefits you can...

Stakes are important for a story. Why does a person choose to do something? What do they have to gain or what do they have to lose from making a choice? These are the questions you need to answer for your character when you write them.In this episode,...

Active reading vs. Passive reading - how you read defines the kind of style you'll learn and imbibe. Active reading is a study of style while Passive reading is a study of the narrative.In this episode, Surya T talks about how to start with Active...

A perfect first draft is an illusion. Anyone who thinks otherwise is fooling you, and themselves. But that doesn't mean you can't have a great story

If you want to be a serious writer, it is important to have a writing routine. In this episode, Surya T talks about how you can build your own routine.