Karmanya – A Writer at the Edge of Beginnings Hello, and thank you for being here. My name is Karmanya, and I’m a writer — not because of a title or a degree, but because words have always been the truest reflection of who I am. I’ve recently completed my 12th grade, a milestone in many ways — a formal goodbye to school life and an open invitation to the real world. While some might see this as a finish line, I see it more as a doorway — into deeper self-expression, bold creativity, and the start of something that feels both familiar and brand new. I’m not stepping into this space as an expert or an authority. I’m stepping in as someone who feels deeply, writes honestly, and lives curiously.
I’m here to tell stories — not just the ones that come to me in sudden sparks of imagination, but also the subtle, slow-burning stories that sit quietly inside people, waiting to be understood. I believe that writing is how we bring the invisible into the light. It’s how we give shape to emotions, clarity to chaos, and sometimes, peace to pain. And so this is me — 12th grade behind me, a blank page ahead, and a thousand ideas in between. Where It All Began I can't pinpoint the exact moment I fell in love with writing. Maybe it was the bedtime stories I used to hear, or maybe it was the notebooks I filled with doodles and unfinished thoughts. But somewhere along the way, I discovered that words could do what even my loudest thoughts couldn’t — they could speak back to me. Writing became a mirror, a friend, and a world of its own.
During my school years, amidst the academic grind and the pressure to perform, writing was my safe space. It was the corner of the day where I could be completely myself — vulnerable, messy, honest. I remember scribbling poetry during lunch breaks, imagining characters while studying history, and finding metaphors in science class. Everything became a story, and I became its keeper. Of course, back then I didn't think of myself as a “writer.” I was just a kid with too many thoughts and too few ways to express them. But over time, those little scraps of creativity began to form something more complete. My writing matured as I did. What started as simple rhymes and journal entries turned into short stories, introspective essays, and deeply personal poems. By the time I reached the end of school, I knew — this wasn’t just a phase.
This was who I was. Why I Write I write because it’s the only way I truly understand the world. There are things I can’t say out loud, thoughts I can’t fully explain in conversation — but give me a blank page, and they begin to make sense. Writing, for me, is like breathing. It’s instinctive. It’s necessary. It’s healing. But beyond personal clarity, I write because I believe words have power. Not just the power to inform or entertain, but the power to transform — to change how we see ourselves and each other. A single sentence can shift your mood, awaken a memory, or even offer comfort during a hard time. That, to me, is magical. I want to create that kind of magic. Not just for myself, but for anyone who needs it. Whether it’s a poem that speaks to someone’s heartbreak, a story that offers escape, or an article that starts a meaningful conversation — I want my writing to matter. What I Write At this stage, I write a little bit of everything. I don’t want to limit myself to one style or genre — I’m still discovering my voice, and I believe every form of writing teaches you something new.
Here are some of the forms I love working with:
1. Poetry Poetry is where I go when words feel too heavy for sentences. It’s where I explore feelings that don’t fit neatly into paragraphs. I often write free verse, but I’m also drawn to structured forms — sonnets, haikus, and lyrical experiments. My poems usually explore themes like identity, vulnerability, heartbreak, healing, dreams, and the in-betweens of growing up.
2. Short Stories I love creating fictional worlds that feel real enough to step into. My short stories are often character-driven, exploring internal conflict, human relationships, and the beauty of imperfection. I enjoy slipping into the minds of different characters — seeing life through their eyes, feeling their hopes and fears, and letting their journeys unfold.
3. Personal Essays & Reflections These are closest to my heart. Writing essays helps me understand myself better — my beliefs, my growth, my failures. I share these pieces not to preach, but to reflect. And sometimes, the most personal writing ends up being the most universal.
4. Blog & Content Writing I also enjoy writing for others — especially blogs and content that aim to inform or inspire. I’m comfortable researching, structuring ideas, and writing with a specific audience in mind. Whether it’s lifestyle topics, youth experiences, emotional wellness, or creative inspiration — I’m always excited to write thoughtful, engaging pieces that resonate.
5. Creative Experiments Sometimes I like to break the rules. I enjoy blending forms — writing prose-poems, narrative letters, or diary-style fiction. I believe creativity thrives when we give ourselves permission to experiment. A Voice Shaped by Youth As a young writer, I carry a voice that’s still evolving — and I think there’s something beautiful in that. I don’t pretend to have all the answers.
What I offer instead is honesty, openness, and a willingness to explore. I write not from a place of certainty, but from curiosity. I write from the threshold — that space between adolescence and adulthood, where everything feels new and fragile and alive. I think young writers have something powerful to say. We see the world not as it’s been explained to us, but as
