Category: insights from Inbox
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Can You Learn How to Write? A Practical Guide for Indian Writers
In this blogpost, we answer the oft-asked question – Can you learn how to write? “Can you learn how to write?” It’s a question almost every aspiring author asks at some point. In India’s rapidly evolving publishing landscape, where thousands of books are released each year across English and regional…
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What If I Only Have One Book in Me? Advice for Indian Writers
In this blogpost, we answer the most often asked question by Indian Writers, what if I have only one book in me. Every aspiring author, at some point, asks themselves: “What if I only have one book in me?” The question comes from both hope and fear. Hope that the…
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From Dusty Bookstalls to Digital Carts: Witnessing the E-commerce Shift That Changed How India Reads
In this piece, Namrata traces the ecommerce journey of how India reads starting with Flipkart to BlinkIt. In the late 2000s, a quiet disruption began in a modest apartment in Bengaluru. Two former Amazon employees, Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, launched Flipkart, a website that sold only one thing: books.…
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The Role of Book Clubs in Book Promotions: Why Indian Authors Should Pay Attention
In this blogpost, we explain how book clubs in India play an important role in book promotions. For decades, book clubs have been the quiet yet powerful engines driving book discovery and readership around the world. In India, while the concept of book clubs has largely been associated with reading…
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Cracking the Code: Book Marketing for Debut Authors
In our latest blog post, we share tips for marketing for debut authors. For debut authors, launching a book is an exhilarating experience. After months (or years) of writing, editing, and perfecting your manuscript, the moment of publication feels like crossing the finish line. But the truth is, the race…
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The Art of Self-Promotion for Authors: Building Buzz with or Without a New Release
In our latest blog post, we talk about the art of self-promotion for authors and why is it important. In today’s publishing landscape, being an author involves more than just writing. Whether you’re traditionally published or self-published, self-promotion for authors is a crucial aspect of your career. Gone are the…
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Self-Editing for Authors: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls to Avoid
In our latest blog post we explain the working of self-editing for authors and when should you consider it. As an author, you may be eager to get your words on the page, but the real magic happens in the editing process. For many writers, self-editing is the first step…
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Insights from Inbox: Role of a PR manager
In this blog post, we explore the role of endorsements of a PR manager. At Team Keemiya, our inbox is a treasure trove of queries from the vibrant and diverse community of authors, aspiring and seasoned alike. The journey of writing and publishing can be labyrinthine, and the questions that…
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Insights from Inbox: Endorsements – Why and what?
In this blog post, we explore what is the role of endorsements for a book. At Team Keemiya, our inbox is a treasure trove of queries from the vibrant and diverse community of authors, aspiring and seasoned alike. The journey of writing and publishing can be labyrinthine, and the questions…
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Insights from Inbox: Working with an editor
In this blog post, we explore the different scenarios of working with an editor. At Team Keemiya, our inbox is a treasure trove of queries from the vibrant and diverse community of authors, aspiring and seasoned alike. The journey of writing and publishing can be labyrinthine, and the questions that…