Top Book Marketing Companies in India

“Books aren’t toothpaste. They don’t sell by advertising” said Manu Joseph after I showed him my book. “Books sell by word of mouth. The most you can expect from book […]
In 2023, I don’t wish you money, fame or a book deal.

In bed last night, I thought about my writing for today. I wrote a few sentences. At ten I put my laptop in airplane mode and slept. I was up […]
The problem with vote-based writing awards

“Please do vote for my sons / sisters / spouses book, (book title). It is an inspiring book nominated for XYZ prize. (Link to vote). Thank you so much!” Sounds […]
18 Common English Mistake India Peoples make

That atrocious headline is intentional. It should read Common English Mistakes made by People in India OR Common English Mistakes Indians make. Wondering, why? We often make mistakes in our […]
14 Writing Courses for Kids in India

Kids are born storytellers. Writing courses for kids help them master this art. They have the unique ability to create stories out of nothing. Be it while playing blocks. […]
Where to find a free picture for blog/article, and why it matters

Pictures can transform a piece of writing – or really bring home a point. This recent article I wrote for Outlook Magazine is a good case in point. The article […]
Is that Insta / Facebook Book Exchange a Scam?

Give 1 book. Get 36. Really? #BookExchange Around charitable times like Christmas, some well-meaning friend on Facebook or Instagram will share something like this: [su_quote]I’m looking for people to take […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Self Publishing in India

For a first-time author, the publishing process can seem very intimidating. If you are still undecided about what type of publishing you wish to opt for, we recommend you to […]
Kritika Pandey – This writer is an inspired activist.

Kritika Pandey’s story “The Great Indian Tea and Snakes” was the Overall winner of the Commonwealth prize 2020. One of the Judges called it a “gut-punch”. This interview helps us understand the writer better.
How to pick the right Literary agent and approach one

Congratulations! Now that you have finally made up your mind on going ahead with a literary agent to represent you and your work, let’s talk about how to pick the […]