When Chetan Bhagat asked for feedback on his writing skills
Indian writer Chetan Bhagat took to his Facebook account on Friday to ask for a little feedback on his story-writing skills from his mass following of over 6.4 million people.
In the post he said, "Feedback time. What can I do better? What kind of story should I write? Any other advice you have for me? Be civil. Be polite. Thanks. Much appreciated."
Replies started pouring in immediately ranging from complete support for the writer to whole-hearted hate. There were also some bizarre comments in between, which made no sense whatsoever.
Before you start opening new tabs to check his Facebook account, here are some of the best replies we found.
P.S - Since the comments were not embed-able, the replies have been copied without change. Sit back and enjoy yourselves.
The usual digs popped up first
His “interesting” dance performance for Nach Baliye HAD to be mentioned and some not-so-subtle digs were made.
With proper politeness, please don't write
Write a biography on... How a best selling author turned into Dance Judge and forgot his writing skills.
Please stop writing. Its not your forte. Nach baliye should be your career. I'm just trying to be civil and polite. Its not.
Write story on why kattappa killed Bahuballi
Some people were really specific
Sir, you can write about those young stars who are aspiring for jobs (especially in Government section); but too much competition, reservation system not only degrading their mental ability but also they end up with despair; write something about which can be an inspirational one for these guys.
Dear Chetan Sir, You have written books on IIT students & IIM students. How about a story on C.A. students....?, There is no book on the life of Chartered Accountant Student.
I would suggest you to write mythological thriller. You can also write a beautiful love story where but not a yash chopra movie where hero wins back his anjel.
How they met?? ,how they became friends ??, how much they believe in each other?? , they traveled as a best friend's together... On some fineday he/she gave proposal to she/he ...but there is twist can be best friends becomes lovers , if yes why ? If no why ? Totally a draama on fRiENdShiP come love in sentimental way with a funny style along with your cinematic narrations on girls beauty . I'm waiting for a pure love story it should be the world best love story....
Maybe a story where we find a 'love world'....but the path is very taft..and where we find our indian nostalgic culture... like your old book 'three mistakes of my life' ...sir please once more time write a book like this...where we find #IndianNostalgicCulture #IndianWalaLove
Advice (both asking and giving)
Hello sir ,I just advice you to write about indian village girls story
What can I do better? -- Give more stress on writing....
What kind of story should I write? -- Write story apart from romance...
Any other advice you have for me? -- your novel is like ketchup type...try to develop the standard....
I cn help you sir i hv a stry of my own bt i cnt hv d abilty to write like u so if u like my story dn sir u cn if u insist sir
Chetan I have a story. How can I Publish it.
I have a very good story for movie but I am confuse how to represent it so please guide me my no. is **********
We aren't sure what Chetan Bhagat was really looking for here, but considering the responses, he must be have had an interesting time.