Exploring Diverse Storytelling with 16-Book Author Kiran Manral
- Background: Kiran Manral, is an accomplished author with 16 books to her name.
- Latest Works: Highlights include “Rising: 30 Women Who Changed India” and “Rising 2.0”.
Podcast
Overview
Welcome to the vibrant world of Kiran Manral, an accomplished author based in Mumbai, India. Recently featured on “The Brand Called You” podcast hosted by Ashutosh Garg, Kiran offers a peek into her journey of penning 16 diverse books. This episode uncovers the tapestry of themes and experiences that shape her literary universe.
00:00:11 – Introduction to Kiran Manral
- Background: Kiran Manral, is an accomplished author with 16 books to her name.
- Latest Works: Highlights include “Rising: 30 Women Who Changed India” and “Rising 2.0”.
- Achievements: Recipient of the Women Achievers Award by the Young Environmentalist Association in 2013.
00:01:27 – Diverse Genres in Writing
- Question: What draws Kiran to experiment with varied storytelling styles?
- Answer: Low boredom threshold; admires authors sticking to one genre; prefers varied reading/writing.
00:02:53 – Reception of Diverse Works
- Genres: Romance sells well; nonfiction resonates most with Indian readers.
- Indian Reading Habits: Tendency to read for utility rather than pleasure.
00:04:22 – Recurring Themes in Her Work
- Themes: Relationships, identity, and resilience often surface.
- Nature of Emergence: These themes naturally emerge rather than being intentional.
00:05:59 – Crafting Female Characters
- Approach: Focus on writing unlikeable, strong, multifaceted female protagonists.
- Character Example: Mrs. McNally, is a character driven by loneliness.
00:08:08 – Influence of Personal Experiences
- Drawing from Life: Personal experiences and people influence character and story development.
- First Book Syndrome: Often the first book derives heavily from an author’s own life.
00:10:36 – Overcoming Writer’s Block
- Approach: Treat writing like ‘riyaaz’, and keep engaging with the craft daily.
- Writing Discipline: Whether changing fonts or writing a blog, keep writing.
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- Background: Kiran Manral, is an accomplished author with 16 books to her name.
- Latest Works: Highlights include “Rising: 30 Women Who Changed India” and “Rising 2.0”.
- Achievements: Recipient of the Women Achievers Award by the Young Environmentalist Association in 2013.
