The social media phenomenon has grown beyond just a means to connect with friends and family. There are many advantages to actively participating in social media platforms like blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and other networks. Especially for a writer, involvement in social media can play a great role in their success. Writers can get many benefits both during their writing phase, … [Read more...] about The Positive Effects of Social Media on Writing
eBooks in India
The Importance of Editing and Proofreading Your Own Work
You have written your first eBook and you are breathing a sigh of relief! Congratulations on completing your eBook successfully! However, just writing the content isn’t the end of the journey. There are a couple of more steps that you need to take before your eBook is ready to be published. The importance of editing and proofreading your own work cannot be emphasised enough. It … [Read more...] about The Importance of Editing and Proofreading Your Own Work
5 Writing Lessons from Anita Desai
Writer Anita Desai is an award winning Indian author who writes novels, short stories and children’s books in English. Her books are renowned for their intelligent, sensitive and moving portrayals of real life characters. Thrice short-listed for the Booker prize, her novels are praised by critics and fans alike. There are several things one can learn from this prolific … [Read more...] about 5 Writing Lessons from Anita Desai
How to Increase Your Self-Confidence as a Writer
Are you a writer who likes to keep to yourself? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Many writers are quiet, introverts. There is nothing wrong with this, as you will have certain characteristics that give you your greatest strengths. An example of this could be, being an attentive listener to other people and being thoughtful before speaking. Another is drawing on your energy … [Read more...] about How to Increase Your Self-Confidence as a Writer
5 Different Types of Plots in Fiction
Every writer looks for some inspiration before starting a new story/book. Do you, too, need inspiration for your next story? Inspiration could come from anything, a book, a short story, or even a movie or a TV show. All that is needed is a spark, which starts the fire inside you. So, if you are looking for inspiration for your next story, here is a list of 5 different types of … [Read more...] about 5 Different Types of Plots in Fiction