There’s something so immensely magical about writing that even a seasoned writer like me would have a hard time describing it. Being a writer itself isn’t different from being a magician, we do turn a blank page into an immersive world of imagination. But like any good magician will tell you, in order to make the magic believable, you need to practice every single trick until you master it. But how can you master something without learning baout it first?

I often receive messages and emails asking me the most basic questions when it comes to writing: How to start writing? How to write a book? How to structure the story? How to finish the book? How do create believable characters? And how to write better?

These were questions that had plagued me too when I was beginning my writing journey. I love teaching and talkign about books and stories, but over the last couple of years, my profession of editing books has taken most of my time. And that’s why I’m launching a brand-new weekly YouTube Live series: Writing Fundamentals, where I can teach you about how stories work.

Starting Saturday, 11th October 2025, I’ll be going live on my YouTube channel every Saturday evening for 10 weeks to break down the building blocks of storytelling. Think of it as a free masterclass series, where we’ll unpack the craft piece by piece.

Each session will be a mix of lecture, discussion, practical examples (sometimes from my own works-in-progress and books), and a Q&A where you can ask me your writing questions. Whether you’re a beginner still figuring out your first scene or an experienced writer polishing your manuscript, these sessions will give you tools, insights, and confidence.

Here’s a look at the line-up for Season 1: Writing Fundamentals:

Episode List

• 11 Oct – The Anatomy of a Story: Core story elements—character, conflict, change.
• 18 Oct – Building Believable Characters: Goals, flaws, archetypes vs stereotypes.
• 25 Oct – Conflict: Internal vs external conflict, raising stakes.
• 1 Nov – Worldbuilding: Setting as character, immersive description.
• 8 Nov – Point of View & Voice: POV choices, narrative distance, finding voice.
• 15 Nov – The Anatomy of a Scene: Scene entry, conflict, exit; scene vs summary.
• 22 Nov – Dialogue That Works: Subtext, trimming, natural flow.
• 6 Dec – Show vs Tell: When to show, when to tell, balance.
• 13 Dec – The Rhythm of Prose: Sentence variety, flow, emotional impact.
• 20 Dec – The Writer’s Toolkit: Habits, routines, overcoming perfectionism.

Each week, we’ll go deep into the “why” and the “how”, and I’ll also share a free resource or worksheet to help you put the concepts into practice.

Freebies for Each Session

1. Anatomy of a Story → A Story Blueprint Worksheet (3-act / 5-part structure + prompts).
2. Building Believable Characters → 3 Character Profile Sheet Templates
3. Conflict → A Conflict Mapping Worksheet (internal vs external, escalating stakes).
4. Worldbuilding → A Worldbuilding Checklist (culture, history, sensory immersion without dumping).
5. Point of View & Voice → A POV Decision Matrix (pros & cons of 1st, 3rd, omniscient, etc.).
6. The Anatomy of a Scene → A Scene Planning Card (entry hook, goal, conflict, exit beat).
7. Dialogue That Works → A Dialogue Editing Guide (checklist for subtext, flow, cutting fluff).
8. Show vs Tell → A Show vs Tell Quick Reference Sheet (examples + rewrite practice prompts).
9. The Rhythm of Prose → A Prose Flow Exercise Pack (sentence length variations, rhythm drills).
10. The Writer’s Toolkit → A Writer’s Habit Tracker (weekly log + motivational prompts).

And in the last Live, I will be giving away a copy of my upcoming novel on writing: The Art of Storytelling.

Why You Should Join

• It’s completely free.
• You’ll get practical, ready-to-use resources for each topic.
• You’ll have the chance to interact live with me and other writers.
• By the end of 10 weeks, you’ll have a mini-toolbox of writing strategies, worksheets, and exercises that you can return to again and again.
• You’ll have a chance to get a free copy of The Art of Storytelling, my upcoming book on writing.

So grab your notebook (or MS Word/Scrivener doc), and let’s embark on this marvellous journey together. Writing doesn’t have to feel lonely or confusing, you just need the right map and a little guidance along the way.

Subscribe to my YouTube channel and mark your calendar for Saturdays at 5 PM IST, starting 11th October.

Let’s write great stories.

See you at the first session!