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5 Writing Lessons from Chetan Bhagat
The essence of any writing is, whether it is accepted and adored by the public. If it is, then your writing is a piece of success. Chetan Bhagat is one such writer who has written quite a few books by breaking all conventional rules of writing, while still being able to hold on to a strong fan base around the world. Chetan Bhagat is indeed the present youth icon of India. … [Read more...] about 5 Writing Lessons from Chetan Bhagat
Challenges to eReader Adoption in India
It is now common to see people waiting for their flights at Indian airports browsing through written content on their handheld devices. But when you compare with similar situations in countries like the USA the Indian numbers are abysmally low. Is India ready to make a complete move to the digital publishing stage? Not yet. Are we ever going to see eReaders surpass printed … [Read more...] about Challenges to eReader Adoption in India
5 Different Types of Conflicts in Fiction Writing
Every story that one writes, involves some sort of conflict between two entities. Whenever you write a story, when you come up with your plot, do you often ask yourself, “Is something happening here?” This question is closely linked to the following statement: you need to have in mind a type of conflict, which will form the basis of your whole story. Once you put your … [Read more...] about 5 Different Types of Conflicts in Fiction 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