Explore the fascinating journey of Meghna Pant, a versatile writer who transitioned from financial journalism to achieving success as an author. In this engaging conversation, Meghna shares pivotal moments in her career shift, the challenges she encountered, and the skills she developed. She offers deep insights into her writing process, emphasizing creative freedom, meticulous plotting, and balancing life’s chaos. Aspiring writers will find practical tips on productivity, getting published, and handling the financial realities of a writing career. Meghna also discusses her work in diverse genres, her transition into screenwriting, and hints at future exciting projects. 00:00 From Finance to Fiction: Meghana's Journey Begins 01:26 The Accidental Journalist: A Twist of Fate 01:56 Finding Therapy in Writing 02:58 Balancing Fiction and Nonfiction 04:52 Writing as Therapy and Advocacy 06:32 Exploring Diverse Genres 09:25 The Rigorous Writing Process 13:00 Guarding Time and Self-Care 15:39 Top 5 Tips for Getting Published 16:47 The Importance of Editing and Ego 17:35 Understanding the Publishing Process 18:19 Crafting a Riveting Opening 18:36 The Reality of Self-Publishing 20:22 Navigating Social Media as an Author 23:47 Transitioning to Screenwriting 26:34 Experimenting with War Novels 29:08 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts