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English is a language that has borrowed from every language it has come into contact with. Till the 18th century, the strongest influence seen on English was that of French. In spite of the constant wars between the two countries, English has more loanwords from French than any other language. Things changed after the 18th century, with more and more native British pouring into … [Read more...] about 10 Well-Known English Words That Have Indian Roots

If you are an aspiring author, there is a lot you can learn from established and respected authors. One way to get in touch with these people is through Twitter. You can follow some wonderful authors on Twitter and get some tips on planning a book, writing it, and publishing it. 31 top American authors that regularly tweet are given below. 1. Amy Tan A Chinese American … [Read more...] about 31 Top American Authors to Follow on Twitter

If you are new to the world of freelancing, there are many things you will need to learn. Most people can only get some expertise in this cut-throat field of freelance writing by stumbling time and again. But if you understand your own value as a service provider and have a clear vision of what you are setting out to do, then you can get the payment you deserve as a freelance … [Read more...] about How to Price Your Freelance Writing Services to Get the Payment You Deserve

You often wonder what makes a writer great. Some achieve fame overnight, while others get it posthumously. Some writers approach the purely whimsical, while others deal with burning social issues of the time. There have been great writers in every age all over the world, and the one thing that binds them together is that they have produced masterpieces that are still talked … [Read more...] about 5 Traits All Great Writers Have

India has a lot of talented writers and is also a huge market for books, just waiting to be tapped. It is not just the English language books that sell well here, but also the many regional languages have a sustainable and ever-growing readership. In this scenario, publishing houses are also flourishing. Many first time authors try out self-publishing, but there is nothing like … [Read more...] about How Indian Authors Can Find and Approach Publishers