Namrata writes a piece for TOI Opinion where she shares her experiences of joining the workforce after a sabbatical and changing industries. Ever wondered about how to restart your career after a small gap? Namrata shares lessons from her journey of being a banker before entering the literary community as an editor and writer for The TimesContinue reading “Guest Post: All About Second Innings”
Category Archives: Queries
New Offerings – 2021
In January 2021, we completed 3 years of being in operations. And these 3 years have looked something like this: 45 books edited and released 30 manuscripts evaluated and reworked on 5 book to screen proposals worked on 6 scripts written 3 writers mentored The journey has been exciting and something we are immensely proudContinue reading “New Offerings – 2021”
Monday Microscope: Shaping your story
Question: As a debut author I am stuck and not sure how to point this out simply! I have content written from 2008 till recent times. Things have changed because the world has changed. My content needs to be restructured, pruned, and the chronology also needs to be shifted. Second point about the brief ideaContinue reading “Monday Microscope: Shaping your story”
Monday Microscope: Wordsmith- Get Published!
It is November and NaNoWriMo is in full swing. If you are a participant of NaNoWriMo we have something exclusive for you.
Writing Tips & Tricks
As an aspiring writer, it is obvious for one to feel overwhelmed with the whole process of writing a book. It is a long process and there is no rule book to abide by. Where to start from, how to start, how to write, how to end – the list of wheres, whys and howsContinue reading “Writing Tips & Tricks”
Monday Microscope: Akira Mentorship Program
Are you a writer (or want to be one) but don’t know where to start? Do you have an idea for the next best seller but are struggling to make it happen? Are you looking for someone who not only understands your vision but also works with you on it to make it better? DoContinue reading “Monday Microscope: Akira Mentorship Program”
Monday Microscope: Creating Conflict
Creating conflict in your story is an art mastered with practice and one that can make or mar the story. Every writer faces this challenge at some point or other while working on their manuscript as to how much conflict is enough. While zero conflicts might make a novel sound flat or not gripping enoughContinue reading “Monday Microscope: Creating Conflict”
Monday Microscope : Indulging the audience
Monday Microscope: Character coping with death of a loved one
Today’s question is from Rhea, an aspiring writer who is currently working on her debut novel: “I am working on a story where my heroine Maya loses her grandmother. Any tips on how to write that scene better?”
Monday Microscope : #NaNoWriMo Survivor’s Kit
The #NaNoWriMo is on and we cannot wait to know how has it been so far for you! So send us your questions/ doubts/ ideas and we promise tons of motivation in return by being the best ‘Writing Buddy‘ for you.