Meet the Top 19 Literary Agents in India
Looking for the right literary agent in India? We put together a list of the top 16 agents in the India after interviewing each of them individually.
Writing residencies and all you need to know about them
Writing residencies provide what is most valuable for writers – uninterrupted writing time in an environment that is conducive to creativity. Writers are lonely creatures even amidst a crowd. They […]
Writing after trauma, joy, or a long break.
Writing after trauma, joy, or a long break. “Writing is a concentrated form of thinking” said Don DeLillo, and he’s right. But it is much more. Writing helps us deal […]
AI: What writers should (and shouldn’t) use it for
AI is out now, and there’s no way to unrelease that proverbial genie. Writer’s reactions to AI range from denial to an Osho-like orgasmic fervour. Both are over-reactions. AI cannot […]
Best Books by Indian Authors (2025)- The Notables
It is ironic that ‘The Notables’ is based on a table. It is an elaborate sheet, actually, which captures the opinions of some of India’s top literary minds. The list […]
Amazon best seller book in India = 1 fake book + ₹400
When I meet an author who claims to have written a best seller book, I expect they’ve sold 10,000 copies of their book. That is the English Trade Publishing definition […]
7 steps to submitting your article to a newspaper or online portal
Submitting an article to a newspaper or a digital portal is a first step to getting your name some writerly chops. If you write directly to the Hindustan Times or […]
What is a scriptwriter’s salary? How much are they paid per script?
Scriptwriters earn, but it is rarely a salary. They are paid by the project (i.e. film or series) and how much they make depends on what all they do. If […]
Living Obituary – what is it? Should you write one?
A living obituary is an obituary written by someone when they are still alive. In the west there are companies that offer writing a living obituary as a service: brings […]
How can Indian writers publish a book in UK/USA?
Many writers ask us : How can Indian writers publish a book in UK/USA? So, today we would like to address that question with the help of two HWR Alums. […]
Using analogies: Metaphor and Similes in Indian writing
Metaphors and similes are both analogies. Used well, they enrich our writing. Which one is better? Why? You’ll probably say the second one, right? I guess you’ll say because it […]
Roald Dahl, the Gita and Censorship
The Bhagawad Gita says a few things that some people find offensive today. On caste it says: ‘Of Brahmanas, Kshatriyas and Vaishyas, as also the Sudras, O Arjuna, their duties […]