India has always had a rich literary culture. While writing in English is a more recent trend in India, it has already overtaken regional language literature in terms of sales, popularity and reach. However, there is still a need in India to provide better resources for authors and to enrich the literary scene through more writers’ groups, societies and workshops. Support to … [Read more...] about Resources for Writers in India
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How to Juggle a Full Time Job and a Writing Career
Doing two jobs can be extremely challenging, but it can also open up many opportunities. The most important thing that you need to balance between the two is excellent time management skills. So, are you working full time, but have the passion to write? Do you want to fulfil your dream of becoming a successful writer, without giving up your stable, 9-5 job, which provides you … [Read more...] about How to Juggle a Full Time Job and a Writing Career
Why, When and How to Get an Agent for Your Book
Are you writing a book and want to get it traditionally published? If so, an agent can help. Read on to find out why, when and how to get an agent for your book. Why Do I Need an Agent? A literary agent is a professional negotiator between authors and publishers. A good agent can help you land a publisher for your book and a lucrative book deal as well. With … [Read more...] about Why, When and How to Get an Agent for Your Book
5 Bollywood Love Songs to Inspire Your Romance Writing
A romance writer is a very creative and imaginative person. As such, every little thing around them inspires their writing. Movies are such a big a part of life that they are a great inspiration for writers. Listening to Bollywood love songs is a wonderful way to refresh your mind and get inspired. They can help in overcoming writer’s block. The number of Bollywood songs goes … [Read more...] about 5 Bollywood Love Songs to Inspire Your Romance Writing
Writers Could Learn How to Write Better by Watching Artists
Writing involves depiction of situations. It talks about people and their individual habits, aspirations and losses along with their successes. Writing involves a deep understanding of the nature and behavior associated with a plethora of people. A lot of the content in an author’s work comes from his or her observation of people around and their community. An artist who … [Read more...] about Writers Could Learn How to Write Better by Watching Artists