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The Indian literary landscape is etched with a young crop of writers who are willing to experiment and share their deep personal stories with their readers. Their books feature in bestsellers lists and often they don several caps, like the writer, the celebrity and even the agony aunt. Today, the bookshelves are no longer dominated by western authors. Indian writers’ books are … [Read more...] about 5 Young Indian Authors You Should Start Following

Steve Jobs was an inspiring speaker and one of the greatest marketing minds of our generation, but what most people overlook is that Steve Jobs’ principles and strategies can be applied to writing. If you’re a writer, you can stand to learn a few lessons from Steve Jobs himself even if you’re not planning on writing for the tech sector. These lessons include: Take advantage of … [Read more...] about What Writers Can Learn from Steve Jobs

Being an author is still not considered to be having a job. An author’s life is very different from the life of a person who has a nine to five job. Perhaps that is why most budding authors and writers always take up a day job as a journalist or a lecturer or even as copywriters in advertising agencies. It is almost an unwritten rule that writing books can never earn you a … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Making a Living as an Author

When you start your own book business, you are optimistic and put your heart, soul and hard-earned cash into it. But the wise ones know that it is not just optimism or passion that makes your business tick. There are other crucial factors that you should take into account, so that your business does not derail. Listed below are a few common mistakes that you should avoid. 1. … [Read more...] about 5 Fatal Mistakes That Will Kill Your Start-Up Book Business

“Should I kill myself, or have a cup of coffee?” Albert Camus Writers live a lonely life. Well, almost. There are very few who understand their passion for ‘meaningless scribbling’. It is probable that as a writer you have to face questions and criticisms from your near and dear ones too. They often do not see the point of your struggle to make a living through your books. … [Read more...] about Why Coffee and Writing Make a Perfect Combination