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Writers that want to become published authors don’t have to go through the traditional route of pitching their work to a publishing house. Instead, they can self-publish. However, making that decision, or choosing which way to go is no easy task. Any writer that wants to get published should know the pros and cons to both ways before making a decision. 1. Traditional … [Read more...] about How to Decide Whether to Self-Publish or Go the Traditional Route

Many authors write because they have to. Everyone has a book in them. But when these books are actually published, it suddenly belongs to the readers. Readers have a stake in the books they read; otherwise there would be no fandoms. Achieving and keeping reader loyalty can be tough, especially if you are a new author. It can be difficult even if you are a well-known author. … [Read more...] about 5 Secrets to Achieving Reader Loyalty

As an author in India, if you write in a regional language and want to publish a book in it, a publisher who publishes works in the language of your book can help. This article takes a look at 10 publishing companies that publish books in regional languages. Read on to learn more about them. 1. Popular Prakashan Private Limited Popular Prakashan Private Limited has been in … [Read more...] about A Look at 10 Indian Publishers of Books in Regional Languages

So you have decided to finally start doing what you have wanted to do for a long time – adopt writing as a career. This requires a bit of planning and a lot of organisation. Being a freelancer requires discipline, so starting right is half the success. Here are five tips to help you launch your freelance writing business. 1. Create a portfolio Most clients offering writing … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Launching Your Freelance Writing Business

The Cricket World Cup is in full swing and any cricket fan will definitely be watching all the interesting matches. But there are a lot of things that writers can learn from the World Cup as well! Read on to learn more. 1. Perseverance pays The Afghanistan cricket team has only one word for it: perseverance. From a war-torn country with complete lack of facilities, here is a … [Read more...] about 5 Things Writers Can Learn From the Cricket World Cup