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Indian writers
How to Keep Your Ego in Check as a Writer
Writing is an art; writer an artist. All artists tend to be lonely, or at least alone while doing their work. This has two benefits. One, it helps them concentrate on the work at hand. Two, a distraction-free environment gives birth to creative ideas. Writers and their working styles are no different. A writer has to work on varied subjects, explore new topics every day. This … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Ego in Check as a Writer
What to Do When Your Writing is Rejected
Most writers have faced rejection at some point in their careers. Some well-known authors like George Orwell, Stephen King and JK Rowling faced multiple refusals from publishers, before they went on to become best-selling authors. Rejection is not entirely a bad thing, and should not make you think that you are a bad writer. Here are some things to consider when your writing … [Read more...] about What to Do When Your Writing is Rejected
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
Lessons from Top Indian eBook Writers
Being published is the dream for us writers. When we work on our novels, articles, short stories, blogs, it is with the intention of having it published. It is the ultimate aphrodisiac and the ultimate motivator for writers. What It Takes A common question most writers, especially unpublished writers, ask is how do we get published. Is there a magic formula, a particular … [Read more...] about Lessons from Top Indian eBook Writers