Ranzit Sarker has been writing for more than a decade. The young and promising writer has so far 27 books to his credit and each Ekushey Book Fair, his devoted fan base eagerly wait for his novels or short stories. This year seven of his books have been published. He is also working for a national daily. In a conversation, he talked about his inspirations and much more.

Why writing? Why do you do what you do?

From a very young age, I was fascinated with writing. I was amazed seeing my name on newspaper and that pushed me to keep on writing. Therefore, you could say writing for newspapers formed the foundation. That was my stepping-stone into writing.

What was the turning point?

In 2012, I start writing professionally. At the Ekushey Book Fair, my two books were launched — ‘School Chhutir Por’ and ‘Bhuter Phanshi.’ Both of the books were reprinted as the first edition was sold out in no time. Being a newcomer in the profession that was something big for me and there was no looking back since then.

How about the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Ekushey Book Fair?

The number of my published books saw an upward trend every year. In 2013, I came up with one juvenile novel and three short story books. In 2014, six of my books were published — two juvenile novels and four short story books. In 2015, eight books of mine were published and among them, ‘Prem Hin Campus’ — a fiction book was hugely popular at the fair.

What is your latest at this year’s book fair?

This year I come up with seven books for the readers. Tamrolipi has published two Liberation War based books — ‘Birshresthoder Golpo’ and ‘Bhasha Shohidder Golpo.’ Besides, they have also published a juvenile novel ‘Classroom-e Bhuter Tandob’. Pearl Publications has published a juvenile novel ‘School-er Bondhura’. Sahosh has published the first part of my ‘Pothe Pawa’ series. Shobdoshoili has published romantic novel ‘Nayikar Preme Porechhi’ and juvenile story book ‘Arpa Besto Poralekhay.’

Who are your target readers?

I write for both adults and juveniles, and I don’t want to confine my writing for a certain age group of readers. I want to be a writer for all. 

Where do you want to see yourself as a writer ten years from now?

I think being a writer is not an easy job. It’s a 24/7 kind of job where you have to always keep on thinking about the contents of your write-ups. I do not have any future plan as such, I just want to keep on writing and I do not know where I will end up.