The first story I wrote was when I was nine.
I had this workbook kind of thing, not part of my school work, in which were writing exercises. Formidable it was, that grim looking thing. My mother loved it. Or perhaps the grammarian in her did.
There were many in which you were required to write a story based on picture prompts. The one I attempted first had a set of six pictures showing how a puppy was injured on the road and how a boy brought him home, nursed him and found a loyal friend in him.
Those days, I had no clue what went into writing a story. After writing what I thought was good enough, I took it to my mother.
“This isn’t a story!” she said. “You’ve just described each of the pictures. Where is the story?”
Accustomed to teaching under-grads, she had no idea how to explain this rather complex concept to her nine-year-old. And she didn’t. But her frown and curled lip spoke volumes.
I never attempted another story again, though I wrote humor pieces often in my large, dedicated 400-page ‘register’. [I still have that relic with me, pages yellowed and brittle.] It was never read by any other eyes but mine.
No wonder humor comes naturally to me. I’ve been playing with it since I was so high.
But I digress, as always.
The point is, describing a logical sequence of images does not a story make. So, what DOES make a story?
That’s what we’ll be studying in this series of workshops.
You will build stories, tighten them up to optimum tautness, and turn them magical with a final sprinkle of stardust.
Come into my Story Clinic—a fiction writing workshop series that’s all about taking your stories and turning them into radiant magic which captivates readers.
No lectures. No fixes. Just solid story work and a bit of star-material.
Five immersive, live, hands-on sessions. No recordings, no procrastination and no perfectly-behaved, one-dimensional characters who are too virtuous for their own good.
If you’re tired of writing stories no one remembers, this is where you give them teeth.
What Makes Story Clinic Different?
This isn’t just another writing class. It’s the Everest base-camp of storytelling. 
✔️ Live sessions
✔️ Intimate groups—no more than 5-7 people per workshop
✔️ Hands-on exercises you’ll actually finish
✔️ Pre-session prep sheets and post-session quick hacks
✔️ A coach who tells it like it is (that’s us)
Workshop Line-up
14 June | Character Lab
Build unforgettable characters that leap off the page.
Learn how to create compelling contradictions, layered motives, and conflicts that drive your characters—and your readers—a little crazy in the best way possible.
21 June | Plot Rx
Fix your sagging middles and limp endings.
Understand structure without the jargon. Identify plot holes (gaps in the story) and weak arcs (inconsistent characters who get nowhere in the end) and plug them (correct them) during the session.
28 June | Dialogue Doctor
Give your characters voices that stick.
Learn how to write conversations that feel alive, build tension, and reveal character without sounding like a bad soap opera.
5 July | Setting & Mood Makeover
Turn your story world into a living, breathing character.
Craft immersive atmospheres and use your setting to escalate conflict, deepen mood, and sharpen drama.
12 July | Conflict Clinic
Without conflict, you’ve got nothing.
Master the art of sustaining tension, raising stakes, and making readers squirm with worry for your characters.
Fees
₹1250 per workshop, ₹5500 for the whole series.
Payment via UPI or QR code (details shared post-registration).
Register here: https://forms.gle/GpByx2VuHHFrXrj88
What You Get—Resources, Reading Material, Exercises
Before each session:
- A prep sheet to bring you up to speed.
- A short writing prompt to get those creative juices flowing.
During the session:
- Live, guided writing exercises.
- Real-time feedback.
- Solutions you can apply instantly to your story.
After each session:
- A takeaway summary.
- Bonus hacks to keep you sharp.
- A new prompt to practice with.
Register here: https://forms.gle/GpByx2VuHHFrXrj88
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will recordings be available?
Nope. These are live-only sessions. Commit to show up or catch the next batch.
Q: What if I miss a session?
You’ll miss the live experience. But you’ll still get the post-session summary and exercises.
Q: What level of writing experience do I need?
If you can string words together and know what a story looks like, you’ll fit right in.
Q: How do I pay?
Once you register via the Google form, you’ll get a confirmation email with my UPI ID and a payment QR code.
Q: Will you be critiquing our work during the session?
Yes, but only what you write during the session. You’ll get instant, no-nonsense feedback to help you fix issues on the spot.
Q: Can I join even if I’m a beginner?
Absolutely. If you can string a sentence together and love stories, you’ll fit right in.
Q: Do I need to attend all five workshops?
No, but it’s highly recommended. Each workshop tackles a crucial aspect of fiction writing. Sign up for one, or sign up for all five and grab the discount.
Register here: https://forms.gle/GpByx2VuHHFrXrj88
Disclaimers
This is not a passive webinar. Creating magic needs serious work.
You will write. You will participate. You will get called out (with love) if you zone out.
No refunds.
Once you’ve paid and booked your spot, it’s yours. If you miss a session, you’ll still get the post-session material.
This is a live-only event.
No recordings. No replays. No exceptions.