1. Can you tell us a
little about yourself ,your blog(s)/website(s),and your aspirations and your
hobbies!!
Well, I run foreverawkwardandlearning.wordpress.com, and my
first book, The Inability of Words, is out in 2016 with Writer's Workshop,
Calcutta. I'm currently pursuing my Masters in Public Policy from St. Xavier's
College, Mumbai, and I'm an aspiring civil servant. I also run a food blog on
Instagram, @foreverawkwardandeating.
2. How you first got
involved in with blogging/writing, are you an imaginative person?
I started writing seriously in around 7th grade, and had my
phase of Facebook notes and WattPad before actually getting into blogging in
first year of college. It's been quite a rollercoaster. I've always been super
imaginative, so this was a great way to channelise it.
3. What do you find
most challenging about blogging/writing about your topic?
I write poetry, so it's really easy to veer into pretentious
writing. Keeping it honest and real are definitely the biggest challenges.
4. Tell me about some
of the people you have met while working on your blog?
I actually haven't met too many people. My writing is pretty
solitary.
5. How would
(someone) describe your blogging/writing style?
I write honest, real, and accessible poetry.
6. What do you do
when you are not working on your blog?
I'm studying! Masters is pretty intense, haha.
7 .Where do you see
yourself blogging/writing wise in the next 6 months, and 5 years down the road?
My book comes out in the next 6 months and I'm besides
myself with excitement! I have a few really cool projects lined up, and I'm
starting work on a novel. So it's going to be a busy, hectic time.
8. What networking do
you do that you feel helps your blogging/writing business?
None, actually. I don't even tag my posts. All the traffic I
get is from word of mouth and that's the best bit.
9. How do you keep
coming up with material/content for your blog? Many people struggle with coming
up with different articles/posts and they only have one blog.
Hm, I read a lot. I keep observing things, and jotting them
down. I never, ever delete drafts. A giant post of average quality may have a
single spectacular idea that works. I've given two TEDx talks on the importance
of creativity, and I'll tell you what I tell everyone. Just keep writing. Keep
practising.
10. Whats your
strategy with your blog in general?
Nothing, per se. I write first for myself, then for everyone
else. I'm pretty sure that actually contributes a lot to my readership.
11. Any specific tips
you have for newbie bloggers who want to make it in the blogosphere?
Be honest to yourself. Don't chase trends. Write what you
want to. It's only when you stop living up to standards that you create your
own.
12. What would you
prioritize? Content? SEO? Traffic? Readers?
My content is what sells me.
13. Whats the best
thing a blogger can give to his readers?
Something to think about.
14. A lot of people
are interested in blogging/writing for the money earning potential. What are
some tips for people interesting in making money from blogging/writing? What
are some realistic expectations in regards to what can be made?
I don't earn a penny from my blog, so I'm probably not the
best person to ask.
15. What motivates
you most in life?
The possibility of inspiring someone.
16. What has been
your strategy for creating visibility to yourself and your blog?
I just write. That's all. I write, and I write well. The
visibility comes itself.
17 What was the most
challenging moment in your blog content development process and why?
For every 3-4 poems you write, *one* is good. That editing
is...tough.
18. Everyone has a
favorite/least favorite post. Name yours and why?
Haha, it's like choosing between my children!
19. Name some of the
bloggers whom you look up to and why?
None.
20. What is the story
behind the name of the blog?
Well. I'm really awkward. And I'm insanely curious. Hence,
ForeverAwkwardAndLearning.
21. Your connection
with any Blogger Network like Indi blogger or Writeupcafe or any other and the
experience?
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22. Which genre do
you feel gets the raw deal?
Poetry! No publishers, no marketing, and we're called silly.
It's so very frustrating.
23. Which one plug-in
would you suggest all bloggers to have?
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24. Five adjectives
that describe you.
Passionate, aware, intelligent, funny, opinionated.
25. What book would
you say has made the biggest impact good or bad on you?
Ah, has to be the Harry Potter series.
26. Do you get easily
provoked by positive/negative comments??
Not at all. I've learned how to block out hate.
27. Do you plan to
write a book, as every bloggers dream it is?
The Inability of Words is releasing in 2016!
28. Are you a
judgmental person, do you prefer to take sides instead of standing neutral?
I'm a debater, so I tend to analyse things from all sides
possible.
29. Your
collaboration with other bloggers, are you much into social networking, tell us
everything about it?
I'm pretty big on social media. My Instagram (@iharnidh) has
a lot of my work on #nidhscraps.
30. What genre
attracts you the most and which genre you avoid?
Poetry. I dislike cheesy romance.
31. Your Views on
Contests and increasing plagiarism?
I don't really do contests, but plagiarism is the single
most painful thing a creator can face. It's terrible.
32. Words for me and
my blogs Desire v/s Destiny and Blogger Interviews and my Website www.MyMagicJobs.com
So much cool work!
33. On winning the
Award/s , Are they Really necessary.
Of course not.
34. So whats Next in
your list?
Writing, obviously, haha.
35.Words for your
readers and why they should follow you?
I can't promise you the world, but I can give you
perspectives that will rattle your own.
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