How to Be a Writer

"There’s no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." — Maya Angelou.

If you’ve ever stared at a blank page, wondering where to begin—or if you’re already knee-deep in scribbles and still questioning whether your words matter—How to Be a Writer by Ruskin Bond is the quiet encouragement you need. It’s not just a book. It’s a conversation. Honest. Unfiltered. Deeply personal.

Ruskin Bond doesn't hand out formulas. He shares moments. His writing life—complete with the failures, doubts, small wins, and that unstoppable urge to just keep going. No fluff. No over-the-top motivation. Just straight-from-the-heart advice from someone who has written for over 70 years and still finds joy in putting pen to paper.

This book gives you the how, the why, and most importantly, the feel of writing. You’ll learn how to observe like a writer. How to deal with rejection (and not let it eat you alive). How to turn even the quietest days into rich, meaningful prose. It’s not a textbook—it’s a spark.

Practical, relatable, and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, this little gem is perfect for aspiring writers, journaling souls, or anyone secretly in love with words. It’s the kind of book you’ll come back to whenever you need a creative nudge.

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So if you’ve ever felt like a writer trapped in silence, flip the first page.

Because writing isn’t about perfection. It’s about persistence. And this book? It shows you exactly how to begin.