Diwali Reflections: Thoughts, Words, and Intentions | Behind the Words: My Writing Journey | Present to Past

As we start the new dawn of the year (as per Diwali’s Hindu tradition), I also want to look back today and finally put the cat out of the bag.

If you’ve been following my weekly column, you may have noticed that I follow a different pattern of blog writing that others don’t. I should also mention outright that, while I’m a student of journalism and mass communication, I don’t follow the typical journalistic style or format.

To give you some context, I’ve been professionally involved in writing since 2012. But when it comes to journaling, diary entries, or poetry, I’ve been doing it since I was eight years old. Now, having crossed the age of 30, I feel wiser, sharper, and mature enough to even mentor newcomers in this field.

Why I Write the Way I Do

These days, my writing is fairly straightforward, as I ensure my message reaches the public. Yet, I often face backlash, criticism, or feedback — whether positive or negative. I take all readers’ suggestions seriously. Many readers have felt that although my content begins with a strong message, it sometimes ends up diluted, turning into a generic piece of advice.

Let me assure you, as a professional content writer and mass communication practitioner, I write every piece with 100% conviction. I know what I’m writing and for whom. Everything I create is intentional:

i) I don’t make my content topic-specific because I avoid following the typical clickbait formats that others use.

ii) I don’t hold any person or government responsible. This is intentional because I write as a hobby. I don’t earn millions, so if someday a powerful individual sends me a legal notice — for defamation or for not toeing the line — it could be catastrophic for me.

iii) Originality matters to me. Everything I write comes straight from my mind. Don’t expect “meat” or too much substance; instead, treat my writing as walking through a garden of thoughts — not to extract value, but to experience alternative viewpoints that are generic yet relatable.

iv) I prefer English as my primary language because of my love for it. Writing in English also helps me improve my comprehension skills while reaching a broader audience on LinkedIn, Facebook, or my personal blog.

v) I want readers to understand the connotation behind my words, because “the devil is in the details.”

Conclusion

If you’re looking for straightforward articles on pressing socioeconomic issues or content that holds authorities accountable, I’m not your writer. After all, I write as a hobby. I’m not an activist. Still, I dream of a peaceful world free of hunger, war, crime, VIP culture, where women are empowered, and people are educated and intellectually stimulated.