Introduction to publishers of translations India has more linguistic diversity than anywhere else in the world. In a country like ours, translated Literature is extremely important. It brings us closer to our culture and helps
What is Creative Writing? Creative writing is any writing that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, or technical forms of literature, typically identified by an emphasis on narrative craft, character development, and the use of literary tropes or with various
Introduction Most awards are for traditionally published books, but now there is the hope of awards for self-published books too. Some self-published books are excellent, and deserve a platform for the recognition they should get.
Introduction The Tomb of Sand, originally written in Hindi by Geetanjali Shree and translated into English by Daisy Rockwell won the Booker International Prize this year. This has turned the spotlight on translations, translated literature,
Once upon a time, when my Santa Claus came from a Delhi Bookstore. Hi, I am Hetvi. I have grown up reading books. Thanks to my family, who thought it was a great idea to
Getting published is like a game of snakes and ladders. One wrong step and you could be back to square one. It is important to know what an editor is looking for and meet those
Eureka /ˌjʊ(ə)ˈriːkə/ exclamation A cry of joy or satisfaction when one finds or discovers something. Reading is just one part of ‘the book experience’. By default, a book lover is a book-store lover, because as
For years, we authors have been hearing how important Amazon Reviews in India are for our books. In fact, getting reviews for a book has become a business. Reviews are important for book sales. The
Introduction to a Book Proposal As every person trying to make a living by writing knows, writing is only half the battle. When it comes to getting a book published, selling it becomes just as
Introduction India is home to a wide range of languages and cultures. It is therefore also a land rich in the variety, volume, and quality of literature. In order to understand Indian literary traditions and
