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Anjali Verma

Anjali Verma

Fiction writer known for emotional storytelling and complex character development

About Anjali Verma

Anjali Verma is a fiction writer whose stories capture the nuances of Indian family life and relationships. After working as a journalist for a decade, she turned to fiction writing full-time in 2018. Her short stories have appeared in prestigious literary magazines including The Caravan and The Common. Anjali's writing is characterized by its emotional depth and authentic portrayal of contemporary Indian life. She conducts regular writing workshops for aspiring authors in central India and is currently working on her first novel.

Achievements

  • Shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2023

  • Winner of the Katha Fiction Contest 2020

  • Writer-in-Residence at Sangam House 2022

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