Sharon joins Ara on this week’s episode of The Tamil Creator to discuss why she almost never pursued writer as a career, how writers make money, the "why" behind writing The Boat People, her experience living in St. John’s (Newfoundland) and much more!
"The Tamil Creator" is a podcast started by me (Ara Ehamparam) to celebrate, spotlight and learn about the brilliance among Tamil creators globally. I want you to feel like you're a fly on the wall eavesdropping on a conversation that is a combination of educational, inspirational and entertaining.
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Timestamps
00:19 - Ara introduces this week’s guest, Sharon Bala
01:28 - Not believing she could pursue a writing career, the writing class that rejuvenated her passion
04:31 - Sharon’s experience living in St. John’s, Newfoundland
07:35 - How psychology and PR helped Sharon become a full-time writer
09:32 - Why did Sharon want to become a writer, how she developed the story
14:37 - Dealing with expectations as an author
17:58 - Does Sharon feel additional pressure as a result of her first project being a success?
20:30 - If you’re reading this, call Sharon’s agent
23:18 - How to make a living by being a writer; advances, royalties, etc.
26:00 - Aspiration of working in a writer’s room
27:36 - Macro changes in the writing industry and how it affects Sharon
28:46 - Sharon’s view on social media
32:34 - How friends and family view Sharon’s writing journey
36:13 - What drives Sharon’s writing ambitions
37:51 - What’s Sharon insecure about?
38:45 - Hobbies outside of work
40:03 - Sharon’s dream day (if money wasn’t an issue)
40:50 - The personal legacy Sharon wants to leave behind
41:23 - Advice for 16-year-old Sharon; journaling
43:04 - Books / podcasts that Sharon recommends, and the notion of history not being factually accurate
47:08 - Sharon’s puppy
48:03 - Who Sharon admires in the global Tamil community and non-Tamil community
51:31 - Creator Confessions
58:18 - The Wrap Up
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