Literary agents are a small pool in India; they probably have been around only for 6 to 7 years. But literary agents in the West enjoy more clout and visibility. But the scene in India seems to be undergoing a change for the good. "I think literary agents serve a very useful purpose both for authors and for publishers, especially in an emerging and expanding publishing market … [Read more...] about 5 Top Literary Agents in India
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What to Look For in an Editor of Your Book
Editors don’t get the same kind of name recognition as authors, but if you’ve ever enjoyed reading a book, part of your enjoyment is owed to the work done by an editor. Sometimes, a really good editor is the one that will elevate the quality of a book from what it was in the manuscript, and vice versa – a bad editor will result in an otherwise good manuscript turning out bad in … [Read more...] about What to Look For in an Editor of Your Book
5 Book Genres Authors Should Consider Writing in 2016
If you've been contemplating what genre sells the most books, its important to understand that popular genres come and go, but there are some genres that seem to be constantly popular. Stories of the genres we’ve mentioned in this article seem to draw readers over and over again, year after year. Remember, the readers always want more stories that belong in the genres we’ve … [Read more...] about 5 Book Genres Authors Should Consider Writing in 2016
How to Write Paranormal Fiction
A male vampire and a human girl meet at school, and their relationship continues as a complex friendship and love. Does this sound familiar? This is the story of Twilight written by Stephenie Meyer. Twilight belongs to the paranormal genre of fiction. If you wish to write paranormal fiction, then your novel must contain magic or supernatural people like vampires or … [Read more...] about How to Write Paranormal Fiction
Review of Smashwords Publishing
Headed up by Mark Coker, Smashwords.com is an eBook self-publishing company that has been going since 2008. If you’re interested in getting your eBook onto this particular platform, check out the following review of Smashwords publishing: Check out the Smashwords Style Guide The Smashwords Style Guide is a document available online and is a good place to start, to ensure you … [Read more...] about Review of Smashwords Publishing