ROSHANI CHOKSHI: Writing What You Want To See In The World

Roshani Chokshi is the author of the instant New York Times bestselling novel, "The Star-Touched Queen", and "A Crown of Wishes", and her recently released middle grade debut "Aru Shah and the End of Time". In today's episode, we discuss ALL things "Aru Shah and the End of Time", from the story inspiration to the research process and Roshani's world building.  We touch on adapting mythology and folklore into your story and how to craft lush and vivid descriptions. Further into our conversation, we talk about the importance of sharing your work and being open to critical feedback as a writer, and Roshani shares advice on maintaining your author brand while writing across different age groups. Say 'Hi' to Roshani on Twitter! She will also be taking over our Instagram stories for the release of her episode and it's going to be so much fun! Be sure to catch her takeover on Instagram by clicking here.  We're teaming up with Roshani and her team to giveaway a copy of "Aru Shah and the End of Time" to TWO lucky winners, so look out for the directions in our Instagram stories. Roshani also created a wonderful writing prompt exclusive for our community, scroll down to the bottom of this page to download your copy. Happy listening! Xo, Yin PS. Do you know anyone who would love our conversation? Please share this episode to help spread the word! --- If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really love your support in growing our community by subscribing to us on iTunes, and leaving a rating and review. These specific steps help to increase our visibility on iTunes which really helps new listeners discover us. A huge heartfelt thank you for your time and support! You can click here to go directly to our iTunes page! --- Meet fellow members in our community and check in about your work-in-progress, and join in on other bookish talks and 88 Cups of Tea related things, join our private Facebook group! You can really feel the love and support in our community. You also get the opportunity to submit your questions for upcoming guests on the show. Click here to join our private Facebook group! --- Warm welcome to our new listeners, be sure to check out our archive of episodes by clicking here! ---  "I realized I was writing around my own stories trying to write what I saw in the world when what I needed to be doing was write what I didn't see and what I wanted to see."  -Roshani Chokshi (Click to tweet!) "What is the thing that I really want to read and how would I want it presented to me?" -Roshani Chokshi (Click to tweet!) "The minute that I waver on the voice, I've lost the whole thread of the story. It doesn't matter if the plot is there. If the voice isn't there, the soul of it's gone." -Roshani Chokshi (Click to tweet!) "Find time just to refresh your soul with someone else's words." -Roshani Chokshi (Click to tweet!)  --- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN TODAY'S EPISODE:  Roshani's journey to becoming a bestselling author The importance of sharing your work and being open to critical feedback as a writer A discussion on all things "Aru Shah and The End of Time" How to respectfully adapt mythology and folklore into your story Advice on maintaining your author brand while writing across different age groups Tips on crafting lush and vivid descriptions in your stories Roshani walk us through the research process for her world building