22 Signs You are Ready for a Reading Retreat
When was the last time you finished a book in a single weekend? Not because you were on a deadline. Not because it was for work. Just because you couldn’t […]
Why Your Next Reader Isn’t Searching by Genre Anymore
For decades, the authors and publishers relied on a simple assumption that readers discover books by genre. If you wanted a mystery, you browsed the mystery shelves. If you loved […]
Can You Write a Book Based on a True Story? What Writers Need to Know
There are some stories that simply refuse to leave us alone. Perhaps it is a family secret you discovered as an adult or a relationship that changed you. Maybe it […]
How Small Cohorts Improve Your Writing Faster Than Massive Online Courses
We currently live in an era where learning resources are abundant. Thousands of courses, webinars, podcasts, YouTube channels and books that promise to help you become a better writer. Access […]
What to do after a Writing Retreat so you don’t lose Momentum
So, you attended a writing retreat and you’ve just returned from a writing retreat with your notebook full of ideas. Your manuscript moved forward after all the mentor feedback. You […]
What Actually Happens at a Residential Writing Retreat in the Indian Himalayas?
If you’ve never attended a residential writing retreat before, it’s natural to wonder what the experience is all about. Do you spend all day writing? Are there classes? Will you […]
Live Online Writing Courses vs Physical Writing Workshops: Which Should You Choose?
For many aspiring writers in India, writing often gets squeezed between a home to be run, a job to be done, friends to be met, films to be seen, Netflix, […]
How to Choose a Writing Retreat in India
13 Questions to Ask Before You Pay
10 Tips For Translators
Translation allows literature to travel across borders, histories, and cultures. It gives readers access to voices they might otherwise be able to experience and preserves stories beyond the limits of […]
Mystery / Thriller / Suspense Novels by Indian Authors
From the narrow lanes of colonial Calcutta to the underbelly of modern Mumbai, suspense novels by Indian authors have cast quite a wide net over the years. A murder mystery […]
How Often Should You Read Books?
“How often do you read books?” sounds like a simple question, but hidden inside it is usually something much more personal. People are often really asking: We are now in […]
Ten do’s and don’t’s for filling an application for fellowship or scholarship
Filling an application form for a fellowship or a scholarship can be more nerve wracking than applying for your dream job. The application has to do all the talking – […]