Sid Sharma

Writing began as therapy—my attempt to make sense of wisdom gathered in meditation halls, stories shared by fellow wanderers, and those stubborn insights that always seem to surface in silence. Those personal journals, bursting with unfiltered experiences and late-night revelations, eventually became rather insistent. They wanted to be shared. But turning my messy soul-searching into something actually readable? That required a whole new adventure—learning the craft of writing.

This quest led me from Harvard’s persuasive writing program to Whistling Woods’ screenwriting corridors, ultimately culminating in “Meditation Maverick”—which, to my perpetual amazement, became an Amazon bestseller. Not because I set out to be a writer, but because these stories simply refused to stay quiet.

Today, I write to bridge worlds—ancient wisdom with modern living, personal growth with practical action, and most importantly, writer with reader. Whether through books, personal essays, or blogs, my mission is to help others find their voice and tell their stories. Because let’s face it—we all have a story worth telling.

What started as personal journaling evolved into professional storytelling.

My writing journey includes:

• A certification in Persuasive Writing from Harvard University
• A certification in Building Your Screenplay from the University of Cambridge
• Advanced screenwriting studies at Whistling Woods International
• Content creation for brands like Mitsubishi, Daimler, and Axis Max Life
• A TEDx talk on “Why do we Travel”
• Feature in Hindustan Times

The magic happens at the intersection of experience and craft. When I first started writing, I simply poured my heart onto paper—raw, unstructured, but authentic. Later came the study of craft: grammar, structure, pacing, tone, and voice.

This dual journey taught me something crucial: powerful writing needs both lived experience and technical skill. You can master all the writing techniques in the world, but without deep personal experiences to draw from, your words might lack soul. Conversely, you might have incredible stories to tell, but without understanding the craft, those stories might never find their audience.

For aspiring writers, my advice is simple: write. Write badly. Write messy first drafts. Write stories that make you cringe. Because that “bad” writing is the bridge to better writing, and eventually, to writing that moves people. Read voraciously, but write even more. Your voice emerges not from perfect grammar or flawless structure, but from the courage to put words on paper, day after day.

My writing continues to evolve. While “Meditation Maverick” marked my debut in mindfulness and self-development, I’m currently working on several nonfiction projects that weave together years of research and personal insights. Simultaneously, I’m exploring new territory with two fiction manuscripts—stories that have been simmering in my imagination, waiting for their moment.