Tag: Publishing
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Wednesday Wisdom: 6 things to avoid when writing your first book by Tarang Sinha
If you are an aspiring writer, no dream can be more beautiful that writing your first book. There is a strange thing – everyone, except the writer, thinks that writing is easy. It’s not. The journey ‘from your beautiful dream to the reality’ is long and tough. Naturally, you are…
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Monday Microscope: Getting Published
I have a manuscript ready for publishing. What are the options I should be considering for getting published?- Rekha
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Monday Microscope: On writing tips
Hi, I am an aspiring writer and would really like some tips to become the next best selling writer. – Pramod
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Wednesday Wisdom: The Circle of Life by Beetashok Chatterjee
So you want to be a writer? No, that was not me guffawing, just a nasty cough…. please excuse me. Well, if I received a rupee from every person who nodded a ‘yes’ to my question, I’d be a wealthy man. I’d also welcome him to the Club; that exclusive…
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Monday Microscope: On using thesaurus
It’s Monday and we are back with yet another interesting question from one of our readers : How do I improve my language? I know of many writers who use the thesaurus to use better language. Is that a good idea? How would you advise me?- Mohan
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Wednesday Wisdom : On writing by Nazish Kondkar
Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go. – E.L. Doctorow Writing is a lonely and difficult work. People think writing is an easy job, but only a writer knows how difficult it is to actually write something. For example I wanted to be a…
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Monday Microscope : Genres and Sub-genres
I am working on a fiction novel. Can you help me understand the different genres and sub-genres of a novel and also their importance? – Kavya
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Wednesday Wisdom: Got Style? by Ruchira Khanna
Twice upon a time, there was a young lady in distress. She was not happy with the way of life around her full of corruption, dishonesty, backbiting, fake smiles, dual personalities, deceiving within the family. Gosh! All this was making her swirl as she was overwhelmed with her surroundings and…
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Monday Microscope: On writing
Today we addressing an interesting question on novel-writing. I have an excellent idea which I am sure can be a best selling novel. How do I start writing it down? There are so many suggestions and ideas that I am confused which is the best way to tell a story…
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Monday Microscope: Importance of Manuscript Assessment
Hello! Starting today, at Monday Microscope we will aim at answering your queries regarding writing and publishing. Do feel free to write to us and get our expert panel be your guide. Today’s question is from our reader Krishna who wants to know – Why is manuscript assessment / beta…
