“Writing from the Margin” by Shashi Deshpande (ISBN: 9780670049967) offers insightful essays exploring Indian social realities, language, writing, and the author’s craft. Deshpande delves into the complexities of English vs. regional languages, translation’s importance, and a writer’s self-censorship. She shares intimate details of her novels’ creation, adding a personal touch. This collection also addresses women’s writing challenges, feminism, and myth adaptation. “Writing from the Margin” is a thought-provoking exploration of Deshpande’s non-fiction.