Author Spotlight - Ali Ashhar

Author Spotlight

Jan 21

SA: WHEN DID YOU FIRST REALIZE YOU WANTED TO BE A WRITER?

AA: Back during COVID Lockdown; I have been into writing since three years. I believe you should try to define yourself with your work, so it’s necessary to do what you love. Writing has always given my thoughts a patron. I believe art is something you can utilize to inspire and heal people.

SA: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO WRITE A BOOK?

AA: It usually depends on the theme and content I am coming up with. There's no particular duration.

SA: DOES WRITING ENERGIZE OR EXHAUST YOU?

AA: Writing has always been a form of enlightenment for me. It's a source of catharsis as well. So, it does energize me.

SA: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION OR IDEAS FOR YOUR BOOKS?

AA: As far as inspiration is considered: I believe it to be something that comes from within only.

SA: WHEN DID YOU WRITE YOUR FIRST BOOK AND HOW OLD WERE YOU?

AA: Back in 2021 when I was 22-year-old.

SA: WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN YOU'RE NOT WRITING?

AA: Being a nature lover, I like hikes. Apart from that, I am a great football aficionado.

SA: DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS TO HELP ME BECOME A BETTER WRITER IF SO WHAT ARE THEY?

I believe working under pressure is the thing that hones your personality. Everyone can do well when things are alright, but a champion is one who can perform under pressure, and that's what makes you unique. Taking lessons from the lives of people who never gave up on their dreams, even under pressure and adversaries, has helped me a lot in being a strong person.

SA: WHAT IS YOUR WRITING KRYPTONITE?

AA: Doubts

SA: WHAT OTHER AUTHORS ARE YOU FRIENDS WITH AND HOW DO THEY HELP YOU BECOME A BETTER WRITER?

AA: I have author friends on my social media accounts. I learn from their posts, I learn from their personality. To conclude: knowledge is all over; you just have to seek it.

SA: HOW DID PUBLISHING YOUR FIRST BOOK CHANGE YOUR PROCESS OF WRITING?

AA: It inculcates confidence and professional ethics within you.

SA: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE UNDERAPPRECIATED NOVEL?

AA: Trees for the absentees

SA: DO YOU HIDE ANY SECRETS IN YOUR BOOKS THAT ONLY A FEW PEOPLE WILL FIND?

AA: Yes, my personal experiences.

SA: WHAT DOES LITERARY SUCCESS LOOK LIKE TO YOU?

AA: When your words create an impact irrespective of age, border or language.

SA: DO YOU HAVE ANY EVENTS OR SPECIAL THINGS COMING UP?

AA: Yes, I am working on my next poetry collection.

SA: SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

AA: https://twitter.com/AliAshhar11?t=hM4uGp8rzakJGchU5Zem8A&s=08