Swapnil Agrawal Talks About Her Book “Because I didn’t get a pen”

About the Author:

Swapnil Agrawal is a young dedicated female from the city of Raipur. Born with a spiritual sense of being,She began her writing career by the name Sia Arpan Ram(Sia’s dedication to Ram).She loves to spend time with children and is a modest pedagogue.She also writes occasionally for the English daily ‘The Hitavada’ in The Youth Zone column. She has pursued Master of Arts in English literature and Political science and International Relations and is now actively preparing for government exams and her P.hd.

Exclusive interview with the author

Q: What Inspired You To Write This Book?

A:The glittering eyes of the little one I saw at the traffic signal selling roses compelled me sitting inside my car to look deeply and thoughtfully at the pen in my hand. It served as an inspiration for me to start writing. So I, being extremely lucky, having this wonderful opportunity picked up this pen of mine and started to write on Education and its necessity for that little one. Hence The title of the book.

Q: Can You Tell Us About The Book?

A: This book is an effort to sensitize us to the necessity of making a pen reach out to them. It provides an insight into the current Education scenario in India.

Q: What Does The Title Mean?

A: Because I didn’t get a pen— This is one because to a million whys I believe. Because A person who didn’t get a chance to be educated in life missed something which is of extreme importance.I would say just like food,shelter and clothing.

Q: What Did You Learn When Writing The Book?

A: Innumerable things.. Apart from learning literary and technical skills related to writing I would say I did learn many life skills that have shaped my personality as a better human being like patience,confidence,emotional intelligence.. etc…

Q: How Long Does It Take You To Write A Book?

A: This is my first work. I got married had a child during the time of was writing.So My personal obligations took a front seat for me.Hence, I would say Yes it did take a nearabout Two years to finish this one. But I hope I would less time for the upcoming ones.

Q:Where Do You Get Your Information Or Ideas For Your Books?

A: This is my own original work. Most of the ideas are exclusively my own but yes the facts part like the list of institutes,story of Savitri bai phule are all goggle gyaan. I have mentioned their exact sources as well in the book.

Q:When Did You Write Your First Book And How Old Were You?

A:This is my first book and I am 28years old. I started my official writing journey during my college days back in 2016

Q:Do You Have Any Suggestions To Help Others To Become A Better Writer? If So, What Are They?

A: Yes, definitely. With the plethora of books flooding the markets writing content which is of use containing no obscene things rather to be clear is a really essential thing.

Q:What Is The Most Difficult Part About Writing For You?

A:Consistency-Yes it takes courage to continue with a positive mindset. You have to be your own motivation saying yes I have to and I will do it.

Q:What Advice Would You Give To Aspiring Authors?

A:Keep going. Don’t stop. One fine day will be your day.

This book is published by OrangeBooks Publication. All rights are reserved with the author & the publisher.