Tanuja Chandra, Juhi Chaturvedi launch Writer s Lounge

Mumbai Feb 20 (IANS) Director-writer Tanuja Chandra screenwriter Juhi Chaturvedi actor-director-writer Swati Semwal and writer Ishani Banerjee launched a Writer s Lounge here on Tuesday.

The lounge does not levy any charges for using its space. Its aim is to fill a lacuna that exists due to space constraints in the city. It is available for writers of all ages associated with the Screenwriters Association (SWA) to come sit and write read a statement.

Semwal the Creative Head of First Step Entertainment Capital said: "The idea to start the space actually came to my mind while trying to meet my own needs of finding a suitable space to write. I came from Dehradun to Mumbai and soon realised that there was a need for a common place where writers could collect sit write exchange and bounce-off ideas amongst each other."

Chandra believes that talented and motivated people should be encouraged to work in a peaceful arena where creativity or efficiency is the highest priority.

"All writers should have access to a place where their creativity flows easily to become strong narratives. Writer s Lounge will ensure that all serious writers who are members of the Screenwriters Association in India are given a comfortable place and a peaceful environment to write their stories. It allows like-minded people to work under a common roof " added Chaturvedi.

The lounge will also have essentials like free community writing space and WiFi. It is located at ZA Tower Yari Road Versova Andheri West.

--IANS
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