Student Achiever: ‘Writing helps bring my fantasy world to life’

He has befriended the most loyal companion ever – books. Meet Vaibhav Goyal, studying in class VI at Apeejay School, Charkhi Dadri. In a candid interview, he shares his secret mantra to create miracles through words.

Read edited excerpts here.

Tell us about the books that you have written so far.

I have written a couple of books, and one of them is an imaginary story titled The Mystery of Time Library. It’s about a boy who was reading stories in a library when suddenly he got trapped inside the book. The story follows his adventurous journey within the library.

Who is your inspiration behind writing?

My inspiration for writing comes from my elder brother and my parents, who encourage me to be more productive and engage in creative activities that help me enhance my knowledge and skills.

Who is your favourite author and why?

My favourite author is JK Rowling. I have read several of her books and love the Harry Potter book and movie series. Her works are filled with creative adventures and are incredibly interesting.

Would you like to become an author in future?

I don’t want to become an author because writing books is just a hobby for me. My goal is to become a doctor.

What’s the most challenging part about writing?

When I started writing my books, I had a clear idea of how the story would proceed, but as I continued writing, I became a bit confused. How to move ahead proves to be a challenge.

How did Apeejay help you in exploring your writing talent?

With the help of Apeejay School, I was introduced to BriBooks (an AI platform), and I began writing books on that platform. Additionally, each year we were given a storybook written by a famous author to encourage the habit of reading.

How has writing changed your life personally?

Writing has given me the confidence to explore new ideas. It has helped improve my memory function, reduce spelling mistakes, and enhance my grammar. Writing brings me a sense of happiness and pleasure.