ST21 | The Realities of Being a Part-Time Author

Can the passion and flair for creatives be a potential career option for you? Rishi Piparaiya, one of the top executives in the corporate world, is one such creative soul who dived into his passion for the written word. But he did it with planning and deep knowledge. This helped him steer clear of unpleasant surprises of the writing world and stick to the core- the fun of the writing process. If you are desirous of stepping into any creative field, this episode of ShopTok is a must-listen for you!

Guest Profile

An Economics graduate from the University of Rochester and a Master's degree holder from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, Rishi Pipariya has seen it all in his corporate career of more than 20 years- from heading Sales at Aviva to taking care of strategy as Vice President at Citigroup. It was his love for writing that made him quit his well-paying job to venture into the field of literary escapades. He is now a well-known author of some of the best-selling books like Aisle Be Damned and Job Be Damned. He is also well known for his adventure-based books for children.

Discussion Points:

• Sharing your creatives with your friends
• The practicality of pursuing your passion
• Financial stability before entering creatives 
• Publisher versus Self-publishing
• Self-promotion and marketing your books
• How to stay motivated in the long run

Links

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About your host

Amit has over 20 years of experience with startups and large corporations. He’s the founder and CEO of CrazyTok as well as a consultant, angel investor and content creator. Follow him on LinkedIn, where he shares his experiences in these areas.

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