Diptiman, a native of Odisha’s Kalahandi district, transitioned from a corporate career to the world of freelance writing, driven by an unwavering passion for creative expression. His love for storytelling, travel, and singing has enabled him to connect with others on a profound level. Committed to the belief that giving up on one’s dreams is never an option, Diptiman’s journey stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of perseverance and the pursuit of a life enriched by experiences, words, and music.
The Literature Times: Author, welcome to The Literature Times. Congratulations on the publication of your book! What feedback do you get from your readers? Please share your thoughts on this book.
Author: Thank you so much, there was some positive feedback and some negative feedback. Some people said it could have been better, and some didn’t like the ending because they don’t like sad stories. They always want a happy ending. Some people had a problem with this because the love story was so good, and then such an emotional ending. They weren’t expecting that.”
The Literature Times: What motivates you to become a writer?
Author: “I’ve been writing since 2015, but I had never thought that I would someday advance so far as to publish my own book. In life, some people come along and inspire us, and a girl entered my life who recognized my talent and encouraged me to move forward. Now, I want to progress further in writing.”
The Literature Times: What are your favorite writing topics? Please tell us a little bit about your literary interests.
Author: “I really love the genres of romance, horror, mystery, and thriller, and I watch movies in these genres too. I still write in these genres today, and I will continue to write in the future.”
The Literature Times: We were hoping you might tell us about some of the authors who have influenced you and whom you read!
Author: “This is the most typical questions because what I say may not be believed by anyone, but I have to tell. I am a writer, but in the world of authors, I only know those authors whose books have been turned into movies. And the biggest thing is, I haven’t read a single book till today.”
The Literature Times: The title is unique and appealing; how did you come up with it? Please tell us the story behind it.
Author: Choosing a book title is the most challenging part. Coming up with a title that matches the story is a significant achievement in itself. I also shared my story with a few friends and asked them to suggest a good title, but even they couldn’t come up with one. So, I ended up memorizing the synopsis and kept thinking all night. And then, I came up with the title “The Wait is Forever.
The Literature Times: What are your achievements so far? Tell us something about your writing career.
Author: As I mentioned earlier, I wasn’t that serious about writing before. Initially, I used to write only poems and quotes, and I would post them as WhatsApp statuses. My friends in my circle liked what I wrote, and that’s how my achievements in writing were limited to social media.
The Literature Times: What is your current goal in writing a career? How do you see your future in writing?
Author: I don’t want to make writing complicated. I have a dream to publish my book with an international publishing house, and I hope it receives an international award. The day I decided to publish a book, I set in my mind that one day I will internationally publish my book and receive global recognition for it.
The Literature Times: Do you have any other novels in the works? Please keep us updated on your future endeavors.
Author: As I mentioned earlier, I started writing in 2015, and I currently have 22 stories, all of which are written in my notebook. None of them are fully completed, but I want to publish all of them in the future.
The Literature Times: How do you view Indian writing in the twenty-first century? What changes do you see in today’s writing style? Do you feel it has changed over time?
Author: you’ve asked the wrong question to a newcomer because I don’t have the answer to this question because I don’t have that much experience. I’ve just entered the writing industry, and I don’t even know how vast it is. Perhaps, I might be able to answer this question in a few years when I have more experience.
The Literature Times: How simple/difficult was it for you to publish your book? What message do you want to send to aspiring authors?
Author: The process of writing is quite lengthy, as after completing story writing, the next steps, such as editing and proofreading, require a lot of hard work. You have to do these things repeatedly, similar to how students revise during exam times. Writers also have to put in this much effort. Once everything was complete, I contacted Astitva Prakashan and gave them a deadline, and they agreed and finally my book is here.
