Category: 2026
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Writing on Sensitive Subjects: What the Manoj Naravane Book Discussion Signals for Authors
In this blogpost, we analyse the requirements for NOC for authors with respect to Manoj Naravane’s book. Recent discussions around former Army Chief General Manoj Naravane’s forthcoming book have once again drawn attention to a lesser understood but critical aspect of publishing in India: the role of institutional permissions and…
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Book Review: While We Wait by Durjoy Datta
A review of While We Wait by Durjoy Datta (Penguin India, 2025) If you have read Durjoy Datta before, you already know what you are signing up for—emotionally charged storytelling, contemporary relationships, young people navigating messy lives, and that familiar tug at the heart that comes with his books. While…
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Literary News: Recent Disruptions in India’s Literary and Cultural Circuits
In this blogpost, we share the recent disruptions in India’s Literary and cultural circuits. Recently, two separate literary and cultural events in India witnessed last-minute cancellations involving scheduled speakers and sessions. Though unrelated in nature, both incidents have drawn attention within literary and academic circles due to the circumstances under…
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From the Founder’s Desk: What This Taught Me – 1
What This Taught Me is a space for quiet reflection on the work we do at Keemiya Creatives. These pieces are not reactions to single incidents, but observations shaped over time, about publishing, culture, people, and the systems we operate within. They are written to think aloud, to sit with…
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How to Read as a Writer (And Why it Matters!)
In this blogpost, we share how to read as a writer and why it matters. Most writers love reading. That’s often where the journey begins. A book that stayed with you, a sentence that lingered, a voice that made you think, I want to do this too. But reading as…
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Literary News: Adelaide Writers’ Week and the Power of Collective Action in Literary Communities
In this blogpost we explore the recent happenings at Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 and what it means for the literary circles across the globe. The events surrounding Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 have become one of the most closely watched developments in the global literary ecosystem this year. What began as…
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Writing Goals for 2026: 10 Realistic Goals for Authors
In this blogpost, we share 10 realistic writing goals for authors in India to chase in 2026. Every new year brings with it a familiar pressure: write more, publish faster, succeed sooner. For authors, especially in India, this pressure often collides with full-time jobs, family responsibilities, limited publishing opportunities, and…