Category: AskTeamKC
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When Traditional Publishers Choose POD: What It Means for Indian Authors
In this blogpost we explore the recent trend of traditional publishers moving to POD books for new authors in India. In recent years, an interesting shift has emerged in the Indian publishing landscape: even traditional publishing houses, which were long associated with large print runs, have increasingly begun to offer…
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From Grooming Talent to Releasing Stars: How Indian Publishing Has Changed in the Last Decade
In this blogpost, we explore the changes in Indian Publishing 2025. There was a time when Indian publishing was about nurturing voices. Editors would find raw, promising manuscripts, and work closely with writers to shape their stories into publishable form. It was a relationship built on trust and growth, the…
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The Secret Sauce to Amazon Success: The Role of Keywords and Tags in KDP Books
In this blogpost, we explain the role of Amazon Book tags and KDP SEO. You have written your book, edited it, designed the perfect cover, and finally uploaded it to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). You hit publish with excitement, only to find days or weeks later that your book…
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Discovering the USP of Your Book: Why It Matters and How to Find It
In this blogpost, we explore the role of USP and how to discover the USP of your book. In today’s crowded literary landscape, every author faces the same challenge: how to make their book stand out. With thousands of titles published every year in India alone, across genres, formats, and…
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Impactful Marketing for Authors: Why Less Can Be More
In today’s blogpost, we explain the real meaning of impactful book promotions. Marketing is everywhere today, on our screens, in our feeds, in the conversations we overhear. For movies especially, it has become a massive, multifaceted machine. Recently, two big-budget films in India went all out with their promotions. The…
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Why Every Indian Author Should Have an Amazon Author Central Page
In this blogpost, we explain why every author must have Amazon Author Central Page. For Indian authors today, discoverability is everything. Your book may be beautifully written, carefully edited, and even published by a respected house, but if readers can’t find you, you risk being invisible in the crowded marketplace.…
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14 Publishing Terms Every Author Should Know in India
In this blogpost, we highlight the publishing terms in India every author must know. If you are an aspiring or emerging author in India, navigating the publishing world can feel overwhelming. From contracts to royalties and marketing jargon to distribution models, there’s a lot to learn before your manuscript sees…
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Amazon V/S Goodreads
In this blogpost, we compare Amazon reviews V/s Goodreads reviews to explain what an author can expect. For authors aiming to promote their books effectively, understanding the difference between Amazon reviews and Goodreads reviews is essential. Both platforms play a role in building a book’s visibility and credibility but they…
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Using Goodreads for Book Promotions: A Guide for Indian Authors
In this blogpost, we explain the expectations behind Goodreads for Authors. Goodreads, one of the world’s largest platforms for book lovers, has become an essential tool for authors looking to promote their books and connect with readers. For Indian authors especially, it offers a unique space to engage with an…
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Synopsis vs Blurb vs Elevator Pitch: What Every Indian Author Needs to Know
In this blogpost, we explain the difference between a synopsis, a blurb and an elevator pitch. For authors looking to get published in India, understanding the difference between a synopsis, a blurb, and an elevator pitch is crucial. These terms often come up during the publishing process, but many writers…