November 2018. Gujarat High Court, Ahmedabad.
Meera Sinha sat in the witness waiting room, her hands clasped tightly in her lap to stop them from trembling. Through the door, she could hear the muffled sounds of the courtroom—lawyers arguing procedural points, the judge's gavel, the rustle of papers and movement of people. In an hour, she would be called to testify against the man she had loved for most of her adult life.
My goal behind receiving fan support is not just financial — though of course that helps me continue writing without as much worry about practical limitations — but also emotional and creative. Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely pursuit, and fan support, whether it comes in the form of kind words, sharing my work, or even monetary contributions, tells me that what I create resonates with people. That support allows me to grow, to take risks in my writing, and to give more back to the community that believes in me. In simple terms: fan support keeps the cycle alive. I give my stories and my heart through words, and the encouragement I receive in return becomes the fuel that helps me keep going. Ultimately, my goal is not just to ‘receive,’ but to build a relationship. I want readers to feel that they are part of the journey — that when they support me, they aren’t just helping me write another chapter, they’re shaping the existence of the story itself.
Write a comment ...