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Writing is a fun-filled activity. At the same time you need patience and discipline to continue your writing. If you love anything that is imaginative or if you feel happy to write and if you enjoy carving imaginary characters or intriguing plots, then perhaps you will be an excellent author. Enid Bagnold, British author and playwright, said, “Who wants to become a writer? And … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why You Would Make an Excellent Author

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

Virgin Group’s founder Sir Richard Branson is one of the few people in the world who can honestly say that he’s done it all – he’s a savvy businessman who’s been through ups and downs (mostly ups, as evidenced by his $4.2 billion net worth). He’s a philanthropist, an adventurer, and even a best-selling author. The lessons that he has learned through all of his different … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons That Writers Can Learn from Richard Branson

If you’ve always dreamt of being traditionally published and have either being rejected by large publishers, or just don’t want to work with them, you do have other options. There are numerous small and mid-market presses who might be just the type of publisher that would be interested in your book. In this article, we take a look at 15 such publishing houses.   1. And … [Read more...] about 15 Top Independent Publishers That Authors Should Know About

If you want to publish your book the traditional way, you’ve most likely thought about literary agents. If you’re looking for a literary agent to represent you and negotiate contracts on your behalf with publishing houses, we’ve compiled a list of 21 top literary agencies you should take a look at. Read on to learn who these are.   1. Andrea Brown Literary … [Read more...] about 21 Top Literary Agencies that Authors Should Know About