Sagar is an Entrepreneur by profession, Speaker by passion and a Believer by action. A certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, he is also an expert in Self-Introspection and Purpose Building. A problem solver and an avid thinker, Sagar likes to make people uncomfortable with life-changing and thought-provoking questions.
Sagar is also a Master Trainer in India's biggest Train The Trainer Academy.He has passionately involved himself in his journey to bring about change by spreading positivity. He even launched his own signature course “Let’s Love Living” in 2020 that has impacted more than one thousand people so far. Sagar’s experience as a corporate employee, entrepreneur, and now a trainer, speaker, and mentor has provided fodder for many of the book’s concepts that will strongly resonate with his readers. He also believes that coupled with a passion to eat, pray, and love, life’s musings are best enjoyed when shared with others.
1. Who and what inspired you to write?
I guess I always wanted to be an author to share my ideas with the world. But there was one life defining moment that I actually haven’t shared with anyone yet.
I lost my father in Dec’2020. And after his passing, we were just going through some of his things and I noticed a diary where my father had written down random musings and I was curious. When I asked my mother, she said that my Dad wanted to write a book but never got to it because he was lost in the every day problems of life.
I don’t know why but since that day, the determination to write a book and get it out there doubled.
2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?
The biggest challenge I faced writing was when I realized that I am a good speaker but that didn’t necessarily mean I can be a good writer. Moreover, I wasn’t really someone who was into books (shocking, right). Till this day, I have read less than 5 books in my life and sometimes that limits you as an author. I then hired an editor to work with me and make the book more readable.
Once the book was ready, I was on the elusive hunt for someone to repreent me. That’s when The Book Bakers showed faith in me. Especially Suhail, I still remember had the first faith in my concepts and my book when I was trying to find an agent and I would never forget the reassurance he gave me when I spoke to him first.
The next and the most challenging thing was to find a publisher. Of course, it took a lot of efforts, lots of cold emails and a lot of faith to get the book out but I am really fortunate that Fingerprint! picked it up and of course to The Book Bakers who just handled everything so smoothly.
3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?
I think this was the easiest part of all. All I had to look up on Google was literary agents in India and every page had The Book Bakers in the top 5 in the list. When you see a name recurring in so many pages you know that they are right for you.
4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them?
The Book Bakers and Suhail for me, first and foremost was the stamp of approval that I longed for as an author. You need to understand that I was a debut author in this big world of publishing and for someone to have faith in you, changes everything. You suddenly know that you can conquer that eventual battle of getting a publisher.
Of course, that was just the start. As and when I went ahead with my publishing journey, Suhail and the Book bakers constantly guided me at every step and told me how I could get better results.
5. How do you see literary success for yourself?
I don’t believe in the word “success”. Haha. I mean I do know that getting a book published by a traditional publisher like Fingerprint is one hell of an effort but would I call it literary success? I am not sure.
You see, I believe in the power of effort and I am just happy that this effort is bearing fruit. How it takes me further, I am just waiting for that chapter to open. 😊
6. When can we expect your next book?
Once again, people might hate my answer but I don’t believe in setting deadlines for myself. So if you ask me when one can expect my next book, I don’t really have a definite answer. I believe in doing my best every day and seeing where it takes me. And yes, I am working on my second book but I do know that it’s a long way to go. Because I want to bring in a lot of research for this. Let’s see. If my readers push me more, maybe I will push myself to work on my next book more. 😊
7. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?
Nothing I say can help you. Hahaha. I can just say one thing. The day that you decided to put yourself out there as an author itself is a big one. Don’t look back, do your best.
I don’t know where it might lead you but you won’t be disappointed. 😊
BOOK NAME: BE YOU. NOW!
PUBLISHER : FINGERPRINT PUBLISHING
BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB:
Running from one goalpost to another? Pulling out hair while trying to solve problems? Not pausing, not thinking, until you realize that you are living someone else’s life? Welcome to modern-day living.
You do not have to live this way.
In this must-have self-help guide, entrepreneur, coach, and speaker Sagar Makwana has systemically laid down practical techniques and important principles that will help you streamline your strengths and requirements, align your goals in life with your priorities, and most importantly, get to know who you really are.
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