Children’s literature, also called Kid-Lit, is an important domain in the overall realm of literature. It is a crucial aspect that breeds innovation and creativity in the minds of growing-up children. It opens them up for a whole new universe...
When the e-books first blinked onto the scene about a decade ago the need for publishing houses started getting questioned. Does an author really need a publisher for a book? If anyone could publish a book online; why should authors...
Thinking about formatting a book? If Yes it means you’ve written, edited, and proofread your book, and you want to format it to look the way you want it to. Whether you hire book formatting services to help you or...
Romantic books have always captured our imagination. They contain the intrigue, intimacy, and basic human drama that keep readers glued. There was a time when the genre used to be read in secret, however, the romance genre today is having...
Blogging has democratized the writing industry. The Internet has enabled anyone with a computer and an Internet connection to be an author. Bloggers around the world write about their thoughts and experiences and share those with the world. In fact,...
Usually, book reviews are written evaluations of a recently published book in any genre. Generally, around the 500 to 700-word mark, they offer a brief description of a text’s main elements while appraising the work’s overall strengths and weaknesses. Published...
Most first-time authors wish to find a literary agent as soon as they finish writing their book. It’s understandable as well. Now that you’ve completed a manuscript to the best of your ability, it deserves to be read by its...
An Introduction on how to write creative Creative writing is a very subjective and structured mode of writing. However, some universal elements are applicable no matter what genre you wish to write in. While learning how to write creative an...
Online publishing of books vs Traditional publishing The satisfaction gained through writing and publishing a book is undefinable. It is a dream of many to write and publish a book and leave one’s mark in the world of literature. Book...
You’ve written an awesome book and now you need a website to spread the word around. These days, it goes without saying that every writer needs an author website. People go to the internet where they search as per their...
What is a book trailer? As per Wikipedia, “a book trailer is a video advertisement for a book which employs techniques similar to those of movie trailers to promote books and encourage readers.” Movie trailers are designed to attract you...
So how does one find a publisher for one’s book? Generally, it means the traditional publishers like HarperCollins or Random House. But most of them are clueless as to what exactly they are trying to find. Traditional publishing has been...
What is a Narrative Arc or Story Arc definition? The narrative arc also called the “story arc” refers to the shape and structure of a story. It is universal and pertinent to both fiction and nonfiction. This arc reflects the...
A creative brief is a document wherein the strategy of a creative project is outlined. It contains the key information of a project viz. project’s purpose, goals, communication, requirements, demographics. A creative brief is prepared in the project initiation phase...
So, novel writing was at the back of your mind. You’ve always wanted to be a novel writer with that masterpiece of a story. But something or the other stopped you. Maybe you’ve started it before, only to get twenty...
Writer’s block varies in intensity from very severe wherein one even abandons one’s career, to mild and temporary which happens with most. So what’s the worry? Most writers go through it at one time or another. The most common causes...
Whether you have finished writing a book or you are contemplating getting your work into the world at large, avenues these days are many. There are marketing agencies dedicated for your book; taking the marketing monkey off your shoulders. Indie...
Types of Writers Styles A piece of writing can be written in different styles based on the types of writers. Be it a paragraph, essay, novel, non-fiction, poetry et al each one has an essence and style attached to it....
If you’re a writer, a thinker and an intellectual, or anyone with something important to say, writing and publishing a book is something you may have thought about. While writing a book is a big achievement in itself, it still...
So, you are done with the writing part of your book. Great. It has taken you months to have your manuscript done, got it edited, and then published it all by yourself. It deserves kudos. Then again there is still...