Smita D. Talukdar —
Author, Journalist & Digital Marketer
Words That Move. Stories That Stay.
Published author, MA-trained journalist, and seasoned digital marketing professional from the hills of Shillong — Smita D. Talukdar writes stories that challenge silence, celebrate womanhood, and connect brands with their people.
A Voice From the Hills — Heard Everywhere
Born from the lush hills of Northeast India, Smita D. Talukdar carries the soul of a storyteller and the sharp eye of a journalist. Her journey from news rooms to novel-writing rooms has been one of purposeful evolution — always chasing truth, always amplifying silenced voices.
With an MA in Journalism from NEHU and over a decade of experience spanning content development, digital marketing, news anchoring, and fiction authorship, Smita occupies a unique space where storytelling and strategy coexist beautifully.
Books That Break Silence
Both books are available on Amazon, Apple Books, Google Play Books and other major platforms globally.
Stop. No!
A raw, unflinching novel based on true stories of child abuse in Indian families — depicting how societal norms, shame, and silence protect perpetrators at the cost of victims. Awarded as a landmark voice in child rights literature.
She and the World
A two-part poetry collection tracing the arc of a girl's evolution into womanhood — navigating plight, rights, social indifference, loneliness, and hope. A lyrical tribute to every woman who ever dared to feel.
How Smita Can Help You
Writing & Authorship
Original fiction, creative non-fiction, articles, essays, and ghost-writing — grounded in journalistic rigour and literary sensibility.
Digital Marketing
Full-funnel digital strategies — SEO, content marketing, campaign management, social media, and brand storytelling that converts.
Speaking & Journalism
Keynote speaking, panel discussions, interviews, news anchoring, and script writing for social issue documentaries and news programmes.
Workshops & Mentorship
Creative writing workshops, journalism fundamentals, digital marketing masterclasses, and one-on-one mentorship for aspiring writers.
Advocacy Content
Campaign copywriting, awareness content, and editorial support for organisations working on child safety, gender rights, and social justice.
Collaboration & Licensing
Book club sessions, author readings, licensing discussions, media appearances, and brand collaborations aligned with her values.
Who she serves
Publishers
Seeking authentic Northeast Indian literary voices
Media Houses
Looking for sharp journalists & storytellers
Students
Wanting mentorship in writing & marketing
Readers
Who crave literature that dares to speak
Brands & Clients
Seeking results-driven content marketing
NGOs & Causes
Needing an advocacy voice and pen
Latest Writing
Why Indian Families Still Don't Talk About Child Abuse — And Why They Must
The silence around child abuse in Indian homes is not accidental. It is cultural, structural, and deeply defended.
Read About Child Abuse Silence in India →
What Poetry Taught Me About Women's Rage That Prose Could Not
When I wrote She and the World, I discovered that poetry was not a gentle art — it was the sharpest weapon I had.
Read About Women's Rage & Poetry →
The Content Marketing Strategy That Actually Works for Northeast Indian Brands
Local brands in Northeast India are vastly underrepresented online. Here's a content framework built specifically for them.
Read Content Marketing Guide →
Growing Up in Shillong: How the Northeast Shaped My Writing Identity
The rain, the music, the resilience — Shillong didn't just give me a home. It gave me a lens through which I see every story.
Read About Northeast Writing Identity →What Readers & Clients Say
Stop. No! is not just a novel — it is a mirror that every Indian family needs to hold up. Smita writes with the courage of someone who has decided silence is not an option.
Working with Smita on our brand's content strategy was transformative. She understands how to craft stories that don't just reach people — they stay with them.
She and the World moved me to tears twice — once while reading, and once while recommending it to my students. Smita's poetry is the kind that rearranges your insides.
Let's Create Something Meaningful Together
Whether you're a publisher, media house, brand, student, or reader — there is a conversation to be had and a collaboration to be built.