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Ashwin Sanghi Quotes

Writing is possibly an art, but crime writing is definitely a craft Picture Quote #1

Humankind would improve if we concentrated less on being human and more on being kind Picture Quote #1

The first paragraph of my book must get me my reader. The last paragraph of a chapter must compel my reader to turn the page. The last paragraph of my book must ensure that my reader looks out for my next book Picture Quote #1

I feel luck plays a vey crucial role in determining the success of the book. Marketing a book is also very important. You need to try all tricks in the trade Picture Quote #1

As Indians, we take great pride in the fact that we are a progressive nation. We are proud of our democracy, our secular values as well as our entrepreneurial spirit. We are appalled by the harsh laws that govern women’s lives in Taliban-dominated lands. Yet we turn a blind eye to the injustices that our own society continues to heap upon women Picture Quote #1

Physicists explain creation by telling us that the universe began with the Big Bang, an intense energy singularity that continued expanding. But pray, please do explain who created the singularity? Picture Quote #1

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Physicists explain creation by telling us that the universe began with the Big Bang, an intense energy singularity that continued expanding. But who created the singularity? Picture Quote #1

Mythology is a set of primitive lies that people rarely believe. This is rather different from history, which is a set of lies that people believe Picture Quote #1

Mythology is a set of primitive lies that people rarely believe. This is rather different from history, which is a set of lies that people actually believe Picture Quote #1

My self-publishing adventure led to my work being picked up by a traditional publisher and eventually hitting the bestseller lists. That led to two more bestselling novels Picture Quote #1

I was always taught that book keeping was more relevant than book reading. The only thing worth reading was meant to be a balance sheet Picture Quote #1

I like to joke that I probably hold the world record for rejection letters. Yes, the truth is that I was fed up of being rejected repeatedly, and self-publication was an act of defiance at traditional publishing. But life works in strange ways Picture Quote #1

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I believe that the day one stops being spiritual, one ends up being religious. I live by the adage that the only certainty in life is death. We should, therefore, learn to live for the day and be content Picture Quote #1

What I would not like is to be ignored. I write from the heart. I don’t write for me. I write for my readers Picture Quote #1

Master storytellers like Jeffrey Archer and Arthur Hailey use simple language. But they manage to grab the attention of the readers right from page one. I’ll consider myself a good storyteller the day people believe it’s OK to be late for work or postpone deadlines just to finish reading my book Picture Quote #1

It is no secret that I have read ‘The Da Vinci Code’ several times. I genuinely believe that ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and ‘Angels And Demons’ are, by far, Brown’s best works Picture Quote #1

A western audience might not appreciate ‘Chanakya’s Chant’ because of its dependence on history and ancient statecraft. My book is a modern-day thriller that draws on a bedrock of history. My primary object is to entertain, not educate Picture Quote #1

It is easy to club people together, but there are bound to be influences of authors you’ve read. I grew up reading fast paced authors such as Sidney Sheldon and Jeffrey Archer, but to say I’m one of them isn’t true; my style is intrinsically my own Picture Quote #1

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In Kolkata is a temple where the deity worshipped is Amitabh Bachchan. The daily aarti is performed to the chanting of the Amitabh Chaleesa. And people still ask, ‘Could our mythological heroes be based on actual people who once lived?’ Picture Quote #1

Did God create man, or did man create God? Either way, the decision needs to be reviewed Picture Quote #1

I want my writing to reach people. I don’t write for a market. I write from my heart, something that appeals to me. The marketing, segmenting etc., can be done by your publisher, not you Picture Quote #1

My wife is troubled by the things I forget. I am troubled by the things she recollects Picture Quote #1

J. K. Rowling’s first ‘Harry Potter’ manuscript was rejected 12 times. Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’ was rejected 30 times. ‘Gone With The Wind’ was rejected 38 times. I was immensely proud to have beaten them all Picture Quote #1

When working on a period, it is the finer details that evoke imagery that helps in cinematic adaptations Picture Quote #1

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Unlike a typical professional, I can’t quit my job to become a full-time author; I don’t have that luxury. For me, writing is therapy; if I choose to write full-time, it might start feeling like work Picture Quote #1

Of all the writers I have read, Vladimir Nabokov has made the biggest impression on me because he, despite living through the 1917 February Revolution, forced exile amidst the anti-Semitism in Nazi Germany, the two World Wars and quite a lot of controversy, was an author who never gave up Picture Quote #1

I must admit that I am fascinated by the glories of ancient India. But when will the purveyors of Indian culture realise that not everything about our past was glorious? Picture Quote #1

I love fiction that sounds like fact. As a matter of fact, I also like fact that sounds like fiction Picture Quote #1

The publishing scene in India is evolving rapidly, and the key challenge is to keep reinventing oneself so that one does not become formulaic. Sometimes it is safer to deal with the consequences of failure than the fruits of success. Remaining on one’s toes is critical, and often one finds that success makes one complacent Picture Quote #1

Mythology is like a game of Chinese Whispers. What goes in at one end of the human circle is rarely what emerges at the other end Picture Quote #1

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Writing is possibly an art, but crime writing is definitely a craft (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) Humankind would improve if we concentrated less on being human and more on being kind (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) The first paragraph of my book must get me my reader. The last paragraph of a chapter must compel my reader to turn the page. The last paragraph of my book must ensure that my reader looks out for my next book. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) I feel luck plays a vey crucial role in determining the success of the book. Marketing a book is also very important. You need to try all tricks in the trade. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) As Indians, we take great pride in the fact that we are a progressive nation. We are proud of our democracy, our secular values as well as our entrepreneurial spirit. We are appalled by the harsh laws that govern women’s lives in Taliban-dominated lands. Yet we turn a blind eye to the injustices that our own society continues to heap upon women. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) Physicists explain creation by telling us that the universe began with the Big Bang, an intense energy singularity that continued expanding. But pray, please do explain who created the singularity? (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) Physicists explain creation by telling us that the universe began with the Big Bang, an intense energy singularity that continued expanding. But who created the singularity? (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) Mythology is a set of primitive lies that people rarely believe. This is rather different from history, which is a set of lies that people believe. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) Mythology is a set of primitive lies that people rarely believe. This is rather different from history, which is a set of lies that people actually believe. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) My self-publishing adventure led to my work being picked up by a traditional publisher and eventually hitting the bestseller lists. That led to two more bestselling novels. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) I was always taught that book keeping was more relevant than book reading. The only thing worth reading was meant to be a balance sheet. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) I like to joke that I probably hold the world record for rejection letters. Yes, the truth is that I was fed up of being rejected repeatedly, and self-publication was an act of defiance at traditional publishing. But life works in strange ways. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) I believe that the day one stops being spiritual, one ends up being religious. I live by the adage that the only certainty in life is death. We should, therefore, learn to live for the day and be content. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) What I would not like is to be ignored. I write from the heart. I don’t write for me. I write for my readers. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) Master storytellers like Jeffrey Archer and Arthur Hailey use simple language. But they manage to grab the attention of the readers right from page one. I’ll consider myself a good storyteller the day people believe it’s OK to be late for work or postpone deadlines just to finish reading my book. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) It is no secret that I have read ‘The Da Vinci Code’ several times. I genuinely believe that ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and ‘Angels And Demons’ are, by far, Brown’s best works. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) A western audience might not appreciate ‘Chanakya’s Chant’ because of its dependence on history and ancient statecraft. My book is a modern-day thriller that draws on a bedrock of history. My primary object is to entertain, not educate. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) It is easy to club people together, but there are bound to be influences of authors you’ve read. I grew up reading fast paced authors such as Sidney Sheldon and Jeffrey Archer, but to say I’m one of them isn’t true; my style is intrinsically my own. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) In Kolkata is a temple where the deity worshipped is Amitabh Bachchan. The daily aarti is performed to the chanting of the Amitabh Chaleesa. And people still ask, ‘Could our mythological heroes be based on actual people who once lived?’ (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) Did God create man, or did man create God? Either way, the decision needs to be reviewed. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) I want my writing to reach people. I don’t write for a market. I write from my heart, something that appeals to me. The marketing, segmenting etc., can be done by your publisher, not you. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) My wife is troubled by the things I forget. I am troubled by the things she recollects. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) J. K. Rowling’s first ‘Harry Potter’ manuscript was rejected 12 times. Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’ was rejected 30 times. ‘Gone With The Wind’ was rejected 38 times. I was immensely proud to have beaten them all. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) When working on a period, it is the finer details that evoke imagery that helps in cinematic adaptations. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) Unlike a typical professional, I can’t quit my job to become a full-time author; I don’t have that luxury. For me, writing is therapy; if I choose to write full-time, it might start feeling like work. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) Of all the writers I have read, Vladimir Nabokov has made the biggest impression on me because he, despite living through the 1917 February Revolution, forced exile amidst the anti-Semitism in Nazi Germany, the two World Wars and quite a lot of controversy, was an author who never gave up. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) I must admit that I am fascinated by the glories of ancient India. But when will the purveyors of Indian culture realise that not everything about our past was glorious? (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) I love fiction that sounds like fact. As a matter of fact, I also like fact that sounds like fiction. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) The publishing scene in India is evolving rapidly, and the key challenge is to keep reinventing oneself so that one does not become formulaic. Sometimes it is safer to deal with the consequences of failure than the fruits of success. Remaining on one’s toes is critical, and often one finds that success makes one complacent. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes) Mythology is like a game of Chinese Whispers. What goes in at one end of the human circle is rarely what emerges at the other end. (Ashwin Sanghi Quotes)

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