29. When Not Writing Is Misery with Parul Sharma

In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman talks with Parul Sharma, an author juggling her corporate life and writing career. Parul shares her journey from a corporate worker to a published author, discussing the emotional and logistical challenges along the way. The conversation delves into her writing process, the agony of not being able to write, and the inspiration behind her book '17 Morris Road.' Parul also reveals her thoughts on writing from personal experience, dealing with self-doubt, and her desire for reader love. They also explore the nuances of homesickness versus nostalgia, the influence of research in her work, and how the lockdown provided her the mental space to write again.  Parul's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parul/  Amazon: https://a.co/d/dhHOPw4  Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2970057.Parul_Sharma  Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f       Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/before-we-get-there-podcast/    00:00 Introducing Parul Sharma 04:03 Exploring Themes of 17, Morris  Road 08:35 The Journey to Becoming a Published Author 11:12 Balancing Life and Writing 16:09 The Emotional Drive Behind Writing 21:23 Writing for an Audience of One 25:15 The Challenge of Abandoning Projects 33:11 Moving Between Corporate Life and Writing 40:22 Future Aspirations and Upcoming Works