Gaurav Sharma (author)

Gaurav Sharma (Born: March 4, 1992) is an Indian author and novelist, best known for his semi-autobiographical fiction book Gone are the Days which he completed writing in ten months. Prior to his novel Gone are the Days, Gaurav authored three textbooks related to the field of journalism and mass communication.

Early life and education

Sharma grew up in Sitamarhi where he spent his childhood with grandparents and completed his initial school education from N.S. DAV Public School. Then he moved to New Delhi and completed his Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication from GGSIPU in 2014. In 2016, He earned a Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration from Langara College. He lives in Canada now.

Career

Gaurav started his career by working as an intern in various journalistic organizations like JIMS Radio 90.4 MHz, Business Standard, India Today Group and NDTV.

In 2011, he wrote his first textbook, Design and Graphics Redefined at the age of 19. In 2013, he authored Photography Redefined. His book Development and Communication Morphosis was launched in New Delhi World Book Fair 2014 by Abhigyan Prakash. The book is officially included in the library of National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism, Ahmedabad.

In 2016, Sharma came up with his debut novel, Gone are the Days. The book is a young adult fiction novel and was well received in The INDIAN media and book market. Gaurav is a Medium and Youth Ki Awaaz blogger.