Kathmandu, April 15 -- In 2011, writer Subin Bhattarai, fresh out of his master's in environmental science, decided to pursue his passion for storytelling by publishing a collection of stories titled 'Kathaki Patra'. Unable to secure a job, he took the plunge and launched his debut book at a small gathering in a cafe in Kathmandu.

"I gathered the stories I had written since high school and decided to compile them into a book," he explains. To achieve this, he taught himself how to type in Nepali and meticulously typed out each story on his computer. Despite his hardwork, the book failed to capture a wide readership. "While there were a few comments from the critics, my book didn't gain traction, and I suffered a huge financial loss," he ...