From Nepalgunj to Notebooks: Vanshika Rastogi’s Journey of Words and Wonder

Nepalgunj (Nepal) [India], January 11: Hailing from the quaint city of Nepalgunj, Nepal, Vanshika Rastogi never envisioned herself as a writer. But one evening, a rhyming thought sparked a journey that turned her into a passionate poet and storyteller. Vanshika’s writing began humbly—scribbled on her phone, notepad, or any scrap of paper within reach. However, her official foray into writing took shape when she joined the app Your Quote, a platform that fueled her creative ambitions.

What started as a casual pastime soon evolved into a deep passion. Vanshika began exploring a wide range of themes—girl child rights, child labor, love, heartbreak, nature, and more. While she loves experimenting with genres, heartbreak remains her favorite muse, giving her the space to translate emotions into poignant poems.

For Vanshika, writing is more than just words; it’s her escape—a medium to express what words often fail to convey. Her works, including thousands of poems and three stories, have been featured in anthologies, with one of her stories published in the book बा रश, बचपन और कागज़ की नाव. Despite modest readership, Vanshika remains grateful and content, drawing inspiration from BTS, the K-POP sensation, whose music and speeches resonate deeply with her.

Her journey is anchored by two pillars: her family’s unwavering support and a cherished piece of advice from her college professor—“One should always be open to constructive criticism.” Guided by Alexander Chee’s quote about the transformative power of writing, Vanshika strives to contribute to the world, one poem at a time.

With Hashtag Kalakar providing a platform to share her work, Vanshika continues to pen stories and poems that touch hearts, proving that every writer has a unique voice waiting to be heard.