
Stories, Ideas, Conversations
If you have come here after reading one of my pieces, thank you.
If you have come here by accident, stay a moment. Accidents sometimes lead to interesting collaborations.
Over the years, I have written, spoken, argued gently, laughed loudly, and occasionally made people think when they least expected it. What began as writing columns and stories has now grown into something more; books, plays, conversations, and gatherings where ideas are not just spoken, but felt.
This page is where all of that comes together.
Speaking Engagements
I enjoy speaking almost as much as I enjoy writing, which is another way of saying I like to talk, but with purpose. And like my newspaper columns which on certain days has a readership of over six million, hundreds of organisations have asked me to speak at their events, seminars and functions:
I am called to speak at:
schools and colleges
Rotary and other social clubs
churches and faith gatherings
literary events
community, corporate and political platforms
My talks are not lectures. They are conversations. Sometimes humorous, sometimes reflective, but always intended to leave the audience with something to think about long after the event is over.
Some themes I speak on:
Writing Professionally and Speaking Dynamically
Developing Character Not Just Personality.
Finding meaning in everyday life
Writing with honesty and humour
Faith in a noisy world
Compassion in divided times
Storytelling that connects
If you would like to invite me to speak, I would be happy to explore that with you.
Plays and Dramatic Writing
Some stories refuse to sit quietly on a page. They demand a stage.
I write plays that bring together drama, humour, tension, and reflection. Whether rooted in faith, society, or human relationships, my aim is simple, to hold the audience’s attention and then gently turn it inward.
If you are:
a theatre group
a church
a school or cultural organisation
and are looking for original scripts or performances, do get in touch.
Writing Classes and Workshops
Good writing is not just talent. It is observation, discipline, and learning to listen to people, to silence, and sometimes to oneself.
I conduct workshops and classes on:
storytelling
speaking
humour and satire
character building
writing for stage and audience
finding your voice
personality development
These sessions are practical, interactive, and designed to help people write better, talk better and live better, not by copying a style, but by discovering their own.
They have been conducted all over India:
in person
online
as short workshops or extended courses
Books and Writing
I write because I cannot help it. And because the world, despite its seriousness, desperately needs reflection served with a little humour.
My work ranges from satire to spiritual reflection, from fiction to commentary. Some of my key works include:
DARE– A motivational bestseller-available on Amazon
Bob’s Banter Chronicles– A collection of short stories, available on Amazon
Hi Society — a story about compassion, conflict, and what happens when ordinary people choose conscience over comfort
Tsippy’s Story — an imaginative journey that blends faith, science, and satire
Jesus the Businessman — a fresh way of looking at work, fairness, and leadership through a familiar yet surprising lens
Beyond books, I write regularly, and those pieces you may have already encountered.
If you are a publisher, editor, or someone looking to collaborate on writing projects, I would be glad to hear from you.
Why D’You Need Me?
Because I take both words and people seriously.
Whether it is a piece of writing, a talk, or a workshop, my aim is not just to deliver content, but to create an experience, one that engages, questions, and sometimes quietly changes the way we look at things.
Get In Touch
If something you have read or seen here resonates with you, let’s continue the conversation.
You can reach me at: [email protected] or whatsapp me on 9892572883
I look forward to hearing from you. And if not, I hope you continue reading my column, because that, after all, is where this journey usually begins.
With Love and Warm Regards,
Bob (Robert Clements)


Robert Clements is a newspaper columnist and writes a daily column, which has graced the pages of over 60 newspapers and magazines, from a daily column in the Khaleej Times, Dubai, the Morning Star, London, and in nearly every state in India, from The Statesman in Kolkata, to the Kashmir Times in Kashmir to the Trinity Mirror in Chennai.