Today we are featuring the 2nd part of our discussion with AuthoroPod Flip-zine & podcast founder Nilshree Yelulkar. She describes herself as "An Engineer, a wife, a mother, a homemaker, a published author (of 6 books), and founder of Authoropod trying to add an EXTRA to an ORDINARY life."
* Part 1 of this discussion was published on January 8th.
Authoropod has 2 main sections, the e-magazine that utilizes flip book technology & the podcast that focus on topics of interest to authors. Interestingly, on of our articles appeared in her magazine just last year... Find it HERE.
Nilshree invites you to check out her personal blog, Love At First Write @ : www.loveatfirstwrite.in & visit the Authoropod website @: https://authorpod-magazine.vercel.app
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* Part 1 of this discussion was published on January 8th.
Authoropod has 2 main sections, the e-magazine that utilizes flip book technology & the podcast that focus on topics of interest to authors. Interestingly, on of our articles appeared in her magazine just last year... Find it HERE.
Nilshree invites you to check out her personal blog, Love At First Write @ : www.loveatfirstwrite.in & visit the Authoropod website @: https://authorpod-magazine.vercel.app
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World of Writing Interview : with the founder of Authoropod, Part 2
Q: So last week we learned a little bit of the background for your venture with Authoropod... Let's delve now a little deeper into the behind-the-scenes aspects of running a business. How do you go about finding a balance between the many hidden hours behind the scenes in running a business, and having a life too?
A: For that, I would like to thank the physical schools! I am a homemaker, and a mother to a 7-year-old, I find time to work only when he is off to school. All my podcast recordings and magazine designing happen when he is not around. And I try not to work on weekends. This is how the balance has happened so far!
Q: So last week we learned a little bit of the background for your venture with Authoropod... Let's delve now a little deeper into the behind-the-scenes aspects of running a business. How do you go about finding a balance between the many hidden hours behind the scenes in running a business, and having a life too?
A: For that, I would like to thank the physical schools! I am a homemaker, and a mother to a 7-year-old, I find time to work only when he is off to school. All my podcast recordings and magazine designing happen when he is not around. And I try not to work on weekends. This is how the balance has happened so far!
\Q: When you are having a bad day, feeling stressed or overwhelmed - how do you shake those feelings off and start again?
A: I either listen to good music, write, indulge in art, or spend time with my son. He inspires me the way no one else does.
Q: When it comes to promotional activities or marketing endeavours for Authoropod, what do you consider important?
A: So far, we have only done it organically. We did not outsource it or pay for it.
Q: Where do you see the future of the company heading?
A: We look forward to monetizing it after the completion of one year. The time and effort that goes into curating and conceptualizing a magazine definitely need to be paid off!
Q: Yes, one really must be paid for their work and you raise a good point there - waiting to build the audience, gain market authority and build name recognition before expecting monetary gain.
Any advice for small business owners regarding facing unexpected, challenging situations.
A: I have two pieces of advice:
1) NEVER GIVE UP on your dreams. There is a reason they happened to you, you are capable, and there are a lot of ways to execute them, only if you have the will!
2) Nobody ever told you it is going to be a cakewalk; problems and hurdles will be there. Try to be solution centric instead of problem-centric.
Q: What have you learned about working with other writers or staff?
A: Each journey is different and has its own shortcomings and struggles, but each perspective, each story is noteworthy and interesting in its own way. Initially being into non-fiction and self-help kind of genres, I failed to understand how people manage to weave fiction stories, but now I have become open, accepting, and approaching all formats and genres of writing.
Q: What were some of the challenges you faced in re: collaborations for each edition released?
A: We are still questioning why we work for free, so To start with when I myself was not sure how far I will be able to pull this off, being a homemaker and financially dependent, I did not want my passion to be a hole in my partner's pocket. So now that I am a little well versed in the work, I would not mind monetizing out of it after the completion of one year, ie. April 2023.
Q: Now we've talked an awful lot about Authoropod... and we WILL have you back for an Author Interview later in '23... but could you tell us about your personal journey to the world of writing?
I used to write long essays during my childhood, mostly on social issues, however, writing took a back seat when "adulting" started to happen. It all started again when I wrote a poem for my son's third birthday (2018)and shared it on social media. It was received very well and that motivated me to write more. Then I explored various forms and formats of writing through my Facebook author page (MY SCRIBBLES) After two years of scribbling, my patrons convinced me to write a book! My first book came out in February 2021 through a publication. But learning a lesson, I self-published all books after that! A little about each book:
1) Object+If=I: This one is all about life lessons we get to learn from things, objects, art forms, and games around us.
2) Stamped, Sealed But Unsent: An Anthology compiled, curated, edited, and co-authored by me. Consists of 27 beautiful letters by 27 amazing women.
4) Whispers Of a Budgie: This one is the story of a homemaker who through her daily life incidents finds her lost confidence as well as identity. All the illustrations are done by 10-year-old Hunarr Bahuguna.
5) The Anime Express: This book is all about life lessons we get to learn from Disney animated movies. I am fortunate enough to have 11-year-old Paulomi Babre as my co-author in this one.
6) Hear Me Out: It is a collection of 13 stories by women from different walks of life. This book solely focuses on the importance of mental health and intends to show that there is no harm in asking for help when needed.
A: I either listen to good music, write, indulge in art, or spend time with my son. He inspires me the way no one else does.
Q: When it comes to promotional activities or marketing endeavours for Authoropod, what do you consider important?
A: So far, we have only done it organically. We did not outsource it or pay for it.
Q: Where do you see the future of the company heading?
A: We look forward to monetizing it after the completion of one year. The time and effort that goes into curating and conceptualizing a magazine definitely need to be paid off!
Q: Yes, one really must be paid for their work and you raise a good point there - waiting to build the audience, gain market authority and build name recognition before expecting monetary gain.
Any advice for small business owners regarding facing unexpected, challenging situations.
A: I have two pieces of advice:
1) NEVER GIVE UP on your dreams. There is a reason they happened to you, you are capable, and there are a lot of ways to execute them, only if you have the will!
2) Nobody ever told you it is going to be a cakewalk; problems and hurdles will be there. Try to be solution centric instead of problem-centric.
Q: What have you learned about working with other writers or staff?
A: Each journey is different and has its own shortcomings and struggles, but each perspective, each story is noteworthy and interesting in its own way. Initially being into non-fiction and self-help kind of genres, I failed to understand how people manage to weave fiction stories, but now I have become open, accepting, and approaching all formats and genres of writing.
Q: What were some of the challenges you faced in re: collaborations for each edition released?
A: We are still questioning why we work for free, so To start with when I myself was not sure how far I will be able to pull this off, being a homemaker and financially dependent, I did not want my passion to be a hole in my partner's pocket. So now that I am a little well versed in the work, I would not mind monetizing out of it after the completion of one year, ie. April 2023.
"Be solution centric instead of problem-centric"
Q: Now we've talked an awful lot about Authoropod... and we WILL have you back for an Author Interview later in '23... but could you tell us about your personal journey to the world of writing?
I used to write long essays during my childhood, mostly on social issues, however, writing took a back seat when "adulting" started to happen. It all started again when I wrote a poem for my son's third birthday (2018)and shared it on social media. It was received very well and that motivated me to write more. Then I explored various forms and formats of writing through my Facebook author page (MY SCRIBBLES) After two years of scribbling, my patrons convinced me to write a book! My first book came out in February 2021 through a publication. But learning a lesson, I self-published all books after that! A little about each book:
1) Object+If=I: This one is all about life lessons we get to learn from things, objects, art forms, and games around us.
2) Stamped, Sealed But Unsent: An Anthology compiled, curated, edited, and co-authored by me. Consists of 27 beautiful letters by 27 amazing women.
4) Whispers Of a Budgie: This one is the story of a homemaker who through her daily life incidents finds her lost confidence as well as identity. All the illustrations are done by 10-year-old Hunarr Bahuguna.
5) The Anime Express: This book is all about life lessons we get to learn from Disney animated movies. I am fortunate enough to have 11-year-old Paulomi Babre as my co-author in this one.
6) Hear Me Out: It is a collection of 13 stories by women from different walks of life. This book solely focuses on the importance of mental health and intends to show that there is no harm in asking for help when needed.
Thank you for bringing such interesting content to our blog :)
ReplyDeleteIt is our honour to have our journey covered by Lillian! Thank you for being kind and accomodative!! We wish you more success with your work!
ReplyDeleteA sincere pleasure :)
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