Ever since I started to think about what I wanted to do in life, it has always been something creative, something fun and new! I always wanted to discover the photographer in me. Somewhere deep down inside, I knew that I could make good pictures. As far as writing is concerned, my love for writing began one night – it was around 12 am when I started penning a short story. It was when I was in my 12th standard preparing for my boards. Since then I have been writing all kinds of short stories.
My first published work was in Filmfare magazine for their Letters Column. I have got several of my letters and film reviews published in their magazine in the readers column, and some of my letters have been selected as the ‘Best Letter’ as well. That was my initial stint with writing. Later, I spent quite a few years with BPOs, which was poles apart from what I wanted to do. Anyway, I got back to my world.
I started writing a novel in 2008, which I completed in 2010. I submitted it for publication in 2011 January. I got a rejection letter from Harper Collins. I did not hear from Penguin. Writing fiction is my first love. But, my novel writing is on a break due to full-time blogging. I hope to get back to it in full swing someday…
My professional writing career kick-started with travel writing for an online portal, which significantly polished and rekindled my writing skills. After that I got an opportunity to be part of print media – a magazine based on architecture (Indian Architect & Builder). I have also worked with a publishing company – Archies Gifts and Greetings/Hallmark Cards, which has names like Helpage, CRY and UNICEF to its credit. It was one of my dreams to write for Hallmark. I had never thought that it would come true for me!
I started pursuing photography in 2007. I have been a contributor to stock photography websites like Visageimages – Indian delegate of Gettyimages and bigstockphotos.
Check out my photos on Flickr and Instagram.
Check out my photos on Flickr and Instagram.
I have traveled across India and beyond in the last 10 years, and built my travel blog, which I’m quite proud of. I have also been honored as one of the Most Influential Content Marketing Professionals by World Marketing Congress. The journey has been fulfilling so far. I hope to travel more and just get better and better at my job!
Thanks for reading! 🙂
I am planning to visit Arunachal Pradesh , need to zero down on the places i should visit , it will be helpful if i can talk to you about the same .
Hi Srinivasan,
You can visit Ziro Valley, Itanagar, Dirang and Tawang. If you need further assistance with your trip, write to me at renuca.s@gmail.com
I provide travel consultancy.
Hi Renuka, This is Manab from West Bengal. What should I say about you… Honestly, today I found this blog #voyagerforlife during a random search on Google for “interesting travel blogs”.. And you know, I found myself as a follower of your blog instantly .. Really it’s very interesting.. I also love to travel so I can understand your journey excitements and experiences.. As today is the first day for me on you blog – site .. I just want to tell you that all the very best for your future travel plans.. You are an inspiration .. Thanks 🙂
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Congratulations that you finished your book and sent for publication. I haven’t been able to finish mine which I started in 2014.
All the best girl!
Thank you, Rajat! And, all the best to you as well. Writing a book and sending it for publication is like nurturing a child. It’s hard. But, it’s satisfying, too.