r k murthi is a leading figure in the field of childrens literature he has authored nearly 60 books of which 35 are for children currently he holds the position of secretary general indian society of authors he has received numerous awards in the field of literary writing namely the ncert award for childrens books he speaks to education times on the scope for creative writing that exists for young aspirants in indiascope for making a career in creative writing in indiathere is infinite scope especially for those who feel that writing is the very breath of life for people with a flair for writing the scope gets widened on its own in the publishing industry editors commission successful writers to contribute to their publications newspapers and magazines are always looking out for stringers with the right skills publishers float proposals for books once they realise that the writer can produce excellent manuscripts the electronic media provides opportunities that were unheard of a decade backon skills neededcreative writing is only for those who have good imagination a keen sense of observation is a great asset so is a facility in the use of words a natural ability to string words together in the best possible way to convey the central idea a clear understanding of the demands of editors of publications and publishing houses or producers of programmes for the electronic media is an absolute must this insight has to be gathered at every stage of ones writing careeron training institutionsuniversities like ignou and educational institutions like the bharatiya vidya bhavan run regular courses in creative writing often publishing houses run courses in writing a newcomer in delhi can hone his skill by interacting with members of literary organisations like the indian society of authors and association of writers and illustrators for children katha and attending seminars organised by sahitya akademi bharatiya jnanpith and other institutionson employmentmany talented writers earn their bread as teachers work at ad agencies take to skilled professions become civil servants the sanskriti foundation recognises young creative person below the age of 35 the sahitya akademi and the state sahitya academies honour creative writers every year the ncert recognises those who make positive contribution to the field of childrens literature scholarships to further work in the field are available as well