Top 10 Visionary Writers of 2025

-Dhanusshya 

-Ankush Bharti 

In a rapidly shifting literary landscape, visionary writers are those who capture the spirit of the moment while pushing the boundaries of thought and expression. The Top 10 Visionary Writers of 2025 represent voices that are bold, original, and deeply aware of the world they write in.

Across genres and platforms, these writers have shaped conversations, questioned norms, and brought fresh perspectives through their work. This list recognizes ten authors whose writing reflects clarity of vision, creative courage, and lasting impact—voices that not only document our times but help define them.

1)Deepti Menon 

A lifelong lover of the written word, Deepti Menon began writing at the age of ten. Growing up across India as an Army child and later an Army wife gave her a rich tapestry of experiences that shaped her storytelling. Sharp observation and a natural flair for capturing human quirks breathe life into her memorable characters. Her debut book, Arms and the Woman (Rupa, 2002), offered a humorous, heartwarming take on the world of Army wives. Over the years, Deepti has balanced a dynamic career in education and writing; today, she serves as the Executive Director of Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School in Thrissur, Kerala. Her short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies, including several Chicken Soup titles. Known for witty narratives and twist-laden tales, she even won an international short story contest that earned her an iPad. She has also worked extensively as a freelance journalist, penning humour columns, lifestyle features, and strong non-fiction pieces.

Deepti’s literary journey spans poetry, thrillers, reinterpretations of classics, and biographies. Her works include Deeparadhana of Poems; the psychological thriller Shadow in the Mirror (2016); two collections of thriller shorts Where Shadows Follow (2020) and Shadows Never Lie (2021); and beautifully illustrated Classic Tales from the Panchatantra, created alongside her daughter Priyanka. In 2022, she released Defying Destiny, a biography of her mother, educationist Nalini Chandran, and also served as Guest Editor for The Abandoned House Horror. The following year saw two more releases—Classic Tales from Shakespeare and The Dance and the Trance. Her #shadowseries continued strongly with The Web of Shadows launching on January 1st, 2024. In September 2025, Deepti published her eleventh solo book, Unforgettable Classic Stories – A Timeless Anthology, with Readomania. As Deepti often says, writing is her lifelong journey—one filled with passion, discovery, and immense joy.

2)Isha Pathania – Author & Multidisciplinary Creative

Isha Pathania is currently pursuing her PhD at Thapar University. Alongside her academic journey, she nurtures a vibrant creative spirit expressing herself through painting, clay modelling, dancing, and singing. She enjoys mentoring young students and is deeply fascinated by the blend of technology and the arts. Writing is another passion, and she often channels her thoughts into poetry. Her solo poetry collection, Whispers of Silence, is available on platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. A remarkably accomplished young author, Isha holds twelve world records and has contributed as a co-author to more than fifteen books. Her poems have been featured on prominent literary platforms such as Amar Ujala, Saavan, and Kavishala, while her artwork has been showcased on Surwala.com.

Isha’s outstanding achievements have earned her numerous accolades, including the Rashtriya Gaurav Samman, Inkwell of Inspiration Award, Soulful Scribbler Award, Women Icon Award, Global Luminary Award, Multitalented Personality of the Year 2024, Emerging Youth Personality Award 2025, Kala Ratna Award, Vidya Ratna Award, Naari Shakti Samman, and Rashtriya Kalakar Samman.

3)Abhishek Haridasan 

Abhishek Haridasan is an author, creative marketing professional, and social media strategist with over a decade of experience. Passionate about storytelling, he seamlessly blends content with life’s precious moments, inspiring others through long-form content and videos. He has authored two poetry books and contributed to multiple anthologies, using writing as a means to empower and connect. Abhishek believes in honesty, creativity, and the transformative power of communication. His message to aspiring writers is simple: Start now. Through mentorship and innovation, he strives to leave a lasting impact on the literary and marketing communities.

4)Mridusmita Das – Author, Speaker & IT Professional

Mridusmita Das is a seasoned Project Manager at a reputed multinational corporation, bringing with her 18 years of rich experience in the IT industry. An academic achiever, she graduated with distinction in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Her debut novel, A Widow – Rebirth from Her Ashes, released on 15th August 2023, marked her powerful entry into the literary world. She followed this with the thrilling three-book adventure series Sparrows of Michigan. To date, she has authored 19 bestsellers, including 9 solo titles and 10 anthologies. A sought-after speaker, Mridusmita has been part of the Lekhak Manch at the World Book Fair in both 2024 and 2025. She has also featured on Akashvani – All India Radio during a special Women’s Day segment for Northeast India in 2024. Her inspiring talks have taken her to prestigious institutions such as IIT Ropar, Shaheed Rajguru College, and her alma mater, Shrimanta Shankar Academy.

Her significant contribution to literature earned her recognition in India Today NE, showcasing her as a rising voice in contemporary writing. Beyond her professional and literary pursuits, Mridusmita is deeply compassionate and actively supports charity initiatives for street dogs.

5)Ashreeta Mohanty

Ashreeta Mohanty is a remarkable individual who has seamlessly navigated the transition from a successful career in the ITES industry to establishing herself as an accomplished writer. Her journey is marked by passion, resilience, and a thirst for knowledge that has led her to explore an array of diverse topics in her writing. Ashreeta's early experiences in school ignited her enduring love for literature, setting the stage for her future endeavors as a writer. She embarked on her writing journey through guest blogging, fearlessly delving into subjects such as socio-economic issues, geopolitics, lifestyle, and more. However, this journey briefly paused after marriage. What sets Ashreeta apart is the unwavering support she received from her husband, which served as a catalyst for reigniting her passion for writing. Her comeback was further bolstered by the power of social media, which allowed her to reconnect with the writing community and rekindle her enthusiasm for the craft.

Ashreeta's achievements in recent times include collaborating with publication houses and contributing as a co-author to several esteemed anthologies. Her dynamic writing style and ability to explore a wide range of topics reflect her rich background in the ITES industry.

One of the crowning moments in Ashreeta's writing career is the prestigious Holistic Pine Sahitya Award, a testament to her dedication and talent. She envisions a future filled with diverse writing opportunities and continues to balance her full-time job in academic research and event management with her thriving writing career. Ashreeta Mohanty's journey is a testament to the possibilities that emerge when passion meets determination. As she continues to evolve and inspire through her writing, there's no doubt that her name will shine brightly in the literary world.

6) Dr. Nina Apra

Dr. Nina Apra is a powerhouse of resilience, creativity, and inspiration. A true multi-hyphenate, she has transformed life’s challenges into remarkable accomplishments. Dr. Apra is an award-winning anesthesiologist, bestselling author of 13 books, a captivating public speaker, and a 4-time TEDx speaker. Her talents extend far beyond medicine—she is also a passionate social activist, stand-up comedian, poetess, singer, and a certified CPR, COLS, and POSH trainer. Her impressive list of honours includes the Indian Author Award, the Voice Award, Change Maker of the Year Award, Best Women Employee Award, COVID Warrior Award, and several academic recognitions for her contributions to medical research and education. A shining example of determination and purpose, Dr. Apra continues to motivate people to live boldly and unlock their highest potential.

 Follow her on social media and her website: drinaapra.in

7)Kirti V: A Voice That Weaves Magic Through Words

 Rooted in the serene beauty of God’s Own Country and flourishing in Bengaluru’s creative pulse, Kirti V is an IT professional-turned-educator and an award-winning writer whose storytelling journey began during the quiet introspection of the 2020 pandemic. What started as a spark has grown into a powerful literary voice that inspires many. A multilingual bibliophile, Kirti seamlessly blends her love for poetry, prose, music, sports, quizzes, and art into her expressive narratives. A gifted orator and emotive performer, she brings her poems to life on stage, and her work is featured across numerous multilingual anthologies. She actively contributes to several respected literary communities, including StoryMirror, ArtoonsInn, Asian Literary Society, Inkdew, Penmancy, and The Passion of Poetry, each of which has helped shape her artistic growth in poetry and storytelling.

Kirti’s literary excellence has earned her numerous recognitions, such as: Literoma Author of the Year (2021), NE8X Tagore Commemorative Award (2022), Sahityakosh Samman, NE8X LitFest Author of the Year (2023), The Little Booktique Hub Best Rhymer (2022), Ukiyoto Poet of the Year (2022), HolisticPine Award (2025), Lotus Publication Award (2025), AIAAAEF Swarna Bharatiya Ashok Samman, Bharat Goodtimes City Excellence Award (2025), AIAAAEF 50 Under 50: Renaissance She Honour (2025), Swami Vivekananda Inspiration Award (2025). She is also a three-time Orange Flower Award nominee (2021–2023). Her published works includes: Tides of Life (2022), From My Pen (2024), Poetic Pearls (2024). Both Tides of Life and Poetic Pearls have received Certificates of Excellence from the Asian Literary Society. Discover more of her literary world at www.kirtisignature.com. Kirti currently lives in Bengaluru with her husband and teenage twins, her strongest supporters and constant source of joy.

8)Jaya Pillai

 

Jaya Pillai was born and raised in Kolkata, a city pulsating with culture, art, and literary heritage. More than just her hometown, Kolkata shaped her worldview and quietly guided the choices she would make in life. While her roots trace back to Kerala, her connection with the southern state deepened with time—an influence that finds a strong presence in her debut book, Afternoons and More (2022). A teacher by profession, Jaya’s journey into education was not a planned one. In her early years, she explored paths far removed from teaching, including fashion designing. Yet, she soon realised that education flowed naturally through her veins. After completing her B.Ed., she embarked on a fulfilling teaching career that continues to bring her joy and purpose. Alongside her academic pursuits, writing remained a quiet companion—words always came easily to her, nurtured by her childhood love for books. Her literary journey began early. In Class 5, her poem Raindrops was published in the children’s section of The Statesman, marking her first major achievement. During her college years, she went on to win first place in an Eastern India essay-writing competition—an accomplishment that meant the world to her. As professional responsibilities grew, writing took a back seat, limited mostly to scripting school plays. However, life intervened in 2016 when illness compelled her to take a four-month sabbatical. This pause rekindled her creative spirit. She began writing actively on digital platforms, and her very first story, And Life Moves On, won a contest and was published in the anthology Written on the Stars. Around the same time, her poem Rumours appeared in Melodies of Spring.

What followed was a prolific phase. Her stories The Law of the Jungle and From Darkness to Dawn were published by ArtoonsInn in Hawk’s Flight and Hawk’s Nest. She continued contributing to numerous reputed anthologies and journals, including works such as It Is Summer in India, The Purple Grave, From Dust It Rose, Nemesis, The Triumph of the Queen, and Remorse, among many others published by platforms like Chrysanthemum Chronicles, The Hive, The Archaic House, Asian Literary Society, and Literatureslight.

One of the most significant highlights of her literary career came in 2022 when she won the Women’s Web Orange Flower Award for Humour. In 2023, she was honoured with The Holistic Pine Sahitya Puraskar. Her debut book, Afternoons and More, a unique blend of poems, reflections, life anecdotes, and family recipes, received the Unicorn Award (2022) and was showcased at the Calcutta International Book Fair and Kolkata Literary Carnival in 2023. The book is currently available on Amazon.

For Jaya, writing is a soulful response—a form of catharsis amidst life’s chaos. In those moments of creativity, she finds herself transported into another world. Beyond writing, she enjoys music, cooking, quiet balcony moments, meditation, travel, light-hearted cinema, and reading across genres. She has actively participated in multiple seasons of National Poetry Writing Month, having written nearly 200 poems. In 2025, she took part in Season 5 of the Tale-A-Thon Challenge by Penmancy, producing six poems, four flash fiction pieces, and a novella. Teaching Literature and History, reading, and writing come together seamlessly in her life—making this creative triad a source of enduring joy.

Her work can be explored on her website:

https://weavingmomentsjaya.artoonsinn.com

9)Dr. Piyali Mitra

 Dr. Piyali Mitra is an internationally acclaimed bioethicist, philosopher, and writer whose scholarship bridges reproductive ethics, AI governance, and cross-cultural moral philosophy. Serving as Deputy and Associate Editor of the Asian Bioethics Review (Springer) and Director of ICAEPA (UK), she has an extensive publication record with Springer, Taylor & Francis, Routledge, and leading global bioethics journals. An accomplished author, she has written two poetry collections—Of the Heart and Soul: A Mellifluous Whisper and Songs from the Land of Dreams: Love, Happiness, and Pain. Her creative work, recognised with honours such as the Wordsbrew Best Author Award and the LitVoice Poetry Award, seamlessly blends philosophical inquiry with lyrical expression. A truly multidisciplinary voice, Dr. Mitra integrates ethics, scholarship, and creative writing, shaping a thought-provoking and globally resonant intellectual presence.

10)Bhavya Shree V 

Bhavya Shree V is an Indian poet, academic, and literary practitioner who writes in both English and Malayalam. Born in Paravadukkam in Kerala’s Kasargod district, her creative voice is deeply rooted in lived social realities, engaging with themes of identity, womanhood, labour, marginalisation, and resistance. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of English at Sadiya Law College, Koliyadukkam, where she connects literary studies with socio-cultural exploration. Her poetry is marked by social and personal realism and a minimalist style that prioritises emotional honesty and ethical intensity. Through her work, Bhavya foregrounds silenced voices and interrogates the intersections of gender, class, and social structures, positioning poetry as both witness and agent of change. Her poems Funeral and Labour Room were published in the international online journal Holistic Pine, with Labour Room earning the Readers’ Choice Award. She was also recognised by Holistic Pine as one of five inspiring women influencing the contemporary literary landscape. In 2025, she received the Tribute Global Digi Award for Women for Excellence in Poetic Storytelling and Social Realism, acknowledging her sustained engagement with socially conscious poetry.

Her notable works include Yes, She Isn’t, Do You Know Why I Love Myself Most?, IN’dependent, An Untouchable, Tell Me Where Do You Truly Belong?, Insolent Responses, and From a Toddler to a 32-Year-Old Woman (@32). Her poem Vermilion, published in Literary Druid, further underscores her commitment to challenging dominant narratives and articulating marginalised experiences. Beyond journal publications, Bhavya maintains an active literary presence through her blog, where her writing reaches audiences beyond academic spaces.