The Closet Writer Chronicles

The episode opens with Shalini talking about what creativity and storytelling means to her. We delve into how she chose medicine as a career with a specialisation in respiratory pathology. Shalini talks about her experience during the corona pandemic and how it started her writing journey. We talk about books, burnout and if you need to be a reader to write. The episode ends with Shalini reading a...

The episode opens with Eshan talking about what creativity and storytelling means to him. We chat about how his interest in history started and how he decided to pursue it as a career. He talks about how he got the idea for Karwaan Heritage, how he started it and what the evolution has been like. We also talk about a book he published when he was 17! Later, we delve into his writing journey and di...

The episode opens with Salini talking about what writing means to her. We delve into how she decided to pursue engineering, her work life and her decision to switch to a writing career. We talk about books and writer with a focus on Malayalam literature. Salini talks about her experience with self-publishing and things to keep in mind while working on a book. The episode ends with Salini narrating...

The episode opens with Pragadish talking about what storytelling and creativity means to him. He shares how he decided to pursue a career in marketing and the steps he took to find a position that aligns with his values and interests. We chat about books, movies, poems and stories that we enjoy. Later, Pragadish opens up about his experience of coming out as queer and his relationship with identit...

The episode opens with Sadaf talking about what creativity and storytelling means to him. We talk about how his interest in food was sparked and trace his journey from starting a pop-up cafe, being on MasterChef India, and going on to carve a career in food! Sadaf shares some fun anecdotes along the conversation. We chat about stories, writing, his latest book for children 'The Carrot Soup&#39...

Cyclone Michaung struck Chennai earlier this month which lead to power and wifi connectivity issues. Hence, the episode has been delayed to next weekend. Do tune in to previous episodes and listen to this if you're curious to know who next week's guest is! Social Media: Instagram - @theclosetwriterchronicles Twitter - @TheMoodyMarsh Email - theclosetwriterchronicles@gmail.com Music: Beat P...

The episode opens with Adithi's thoughts on creativity & storytelling. She shares how her interest in nature started and how that lead her to study about it. We talk about her children's book and her interest in birding. We also delve into what her role as a teacher and curriculum designer is like. Later, Adithi talks about books and shows that have influenced her and shares resources...

The episode opens with Nainika talking about what dance, storytelling & writing means to her. She shares how she got into Kathak, her time at Kathak Kendra and how her relationship with the dance form has evolved. We delve into how she decided to pursue psychology and specialisation in Dance Movement Therapy. We talk about the importance of mentorship, Mental Health and the confusion of therap...

The episode opens with Anisha talking about what writing & creativity means to her. We chat about how she decided to pursue a career in the art world, her influences & inspiration, and how she decided to pursue a PhD. Anisha talks about her research and thesis - 'The Cow, Caste and Contemporary Art in India: Aesthetic Ecologies and Social Hierarchies in the Twenty-First Century'. S...

It’s our bonus episode and we’re talking all things reviews, books & films! What is the difference between a reviewer and critic? How do you stay objective while reviewing a story? All this and a lot more on this informative and fun chat with some of the best in their fields. Tune in! Aditya Mani Jha is currently a freelance writer but has been Books Editor at The Hindu Business Line in the pa...

Trigger Warning: Addiction The episode opens with Ayush talking about what creativity means to him. Ayush shares how he started playing piano and how he cultivated his interest in music. He talks about his various pursuits as a creative - composing, singing, songwriting, and playing piano. He gives his perspective on the music industry and shares some interesting facts. We talk about his newfound...

The episode opens with Nikhil talking about what writing means to him. He shares how he got into writing and his creative influences. We chat about how he decided to pursue a career as a writer, his first screenplay for a Malayalam movie, dealing with a setback, and how he moved into writing about future technology. He shares his thoughts on AI replacing writers and his perspective on ghostwriting...

The episode opens with Sanaa talking about what storytelling means to her. Sanaa shares her early memories of being creative and how the film bug bit her. She talks about how she always knew she wanted to be a director and her decision to study film. She shares how she joined Madras Talkies, what her journey has been like and how working with Mani Ratnam has shaped her as a creative. Later, we tal...

The episode opens with Kuriakose talking about what writing and creativity means to him. We talk about his earliest memory of being creative, how he started writing and decided to pursue a creative career. He talks about being a journalist, content creator and then becoming the editor-in-chief at Tinkle Comics during the pandemic! We chat about his move to the Netherlands and his love for stand-up...

The episode opens with Andrew talking about why he loves the comic book format and what creativity means to him. We talk about how he decided to become a writer. Andrew shares his early days of studying engineering and deciding to make the jump to writing. He talks about taking up the job of a tour guide and how that's helped his writing. He talks about why he decided on the pen name CG Salama...

The episode opens with Meghaa talking about what writing means to her. She shares how she started writing and her creative influences. We talk about publishing, rights management and book to screen adaptations. Later, we chat about her interest in children's books with a specialised focus on green literature. The episode ends with Meghaa narrating excerpts from her book 'After Midnight&#39...

The episode opens with Shasvathi talking about what writing means to her. We talk about her earliest memories of being creative, her first piece of writing and her creative influences. Shasvathi takes us through her choice of taking up a career in marketing & advertising. We also talk about AI and ChatGPT's influence on marketing, today. Shasvathi shares her entrepreneurial journey with Co...

The episode opens with Pragya talking about what writing & creativity mean to her. We chat about how she got into writing professionally and her earliest memories of being creative. She shares her take on belonging & identity. We delve into how she wrote both her memoirs and get an insight to her writing process. Later, she opens up about her relationship with body image and mental health....

Happy New Year! It's been a minute but I hope you're refreshed and ready for all new chronicles & guests. Season 2 resumes streaming from this weekend. Want to know who's being interviewed? Listen to this to get a hint. Talk real soon! Social Media: Instagram - @theclosetwriterchronicles Twitter - @TheMoodyMarsh Email - theclosetwriterchronicles@gmail.com Music: Beat Provided By https://freebe...

It's our mid-season finale and I'm talking to Prathyush Parasuraman! The episode opens with Prathyush talking about what creativity and storytelling means to him. We chat about his career from pursuing a PhD in Economics to a dramatic move to Mumbai to pursue a career in writing. He shares his earliest memories of being creative and his influences. We also talk about books and movies! Late...

The episode opens with Sumanto's thoughts on storytelling. He shares how he ended up getting three academic degrees and some really fun anecdotes from his days as a university student. Later we talk about his time in advertising and some of the projects he's worked on. He talks about retirement and how he continues to find things he wants to work on. We chat about his passion project, &#39...

This week's chronicle is Saraswathi Menon! We talk about how she chose to enter the media industry and talks about misconceptions people have about this space of work. She also shares how family has been influential towards her creative journey. Saras shares her experience on different projects and her current role as a creative producer and an emerging actress. We exchange our views on social...

The episode opens with Shivangi talking about what writing & creativity mean to her. Shivangi shares her earliest memories of being creative and how travel and listening to stories from her mother influenced her. She shares her journey from being a student of Zoology to working in retail to content writing! Shivangi talks about her life after having moved to U.S.A. and finding solace in learni...

In part 2, we continue the conversation on Krishna's career path. He talks about why he decided to go to university in the middle of a thriving career to study and about his unabashed love for fashion! The episode ends with a piece written & narrated by Krishna. Krishna Trilok is a professional writer. He has authored the Indian fantasy novel Sharikrida and the official biography of two-ti...

The episode opens with Krishna talking about what writing & storytelling means to him. He shares how he started writing and his relationship with reading. Krishna shares about his two books Sharikrida and Notes of A Dream and we chat about a TED Talk he had done. We also talk about his career trajectory and going with the flow. Krishna Trilok is a professional writer. He has authored the India...