Truman Capote is one among the best novelists that the literary world has ever had. He wanted to be writer ever since he was a child and often carried a dictionary and notebook and penned stories. He was an average student and did well in subjects which sparked his interest. The author completed basic education and did not pursue higher studies as he did not believe that a professor could influence an individual’s creativity. The broad minded person that he was, this writer did not believe in hiding his homosexuality by fearing the society. Rather, he openly manifested his homosexual relationships. He was a keen observer and his writings had a vivid and eloquent touch. This author was innovative and in his works, he introduced some new techniques of writing which were not used by any writer before. His creativity was not limited to short stories and novels, he also wrote screenplay and dialogue for films which were equally appreciated. One of his most famous works ‘In Cold Blood’ which is based on a true murder incident. Capote did extensive research before penning this novel and his hard work paid off when it turned out to be a bestseller. The non-fiction book is popular among reader till today