In times where social networking means online connections, writers’ festivals are events that put us in touch with the human aspect of networking. An opportunity to interact and exchange ideas, they are also a meeting ground for publishers, editors and in fact anyone connected with the writing profession. Here are some [...]
“All the world’s a stage” stated William Shakespeare oh, so many centuries ago “………And one man in his time plays many parts. His acts being seven ages.” And it is no different for a writer specially a freelancer! From the moment you decide to make the world your stage you necessarily need to start
Are you a wannabe author? You could be an experienced freelance writer, blogger or journalist or a complete novice with a great story that’s waiting to hit the book stores but don’t quite know how to go about it. Here are a few tips to help you along the way… How do you want to see [...]
Do you have a story in you? I am not talking about a 90,000-word work of fiction here. We all have a story in us waiting to be told. Memoirs are selling like hot cakes today. You do not have to be a celebrity to write a memoir. Do you wonder if anyone cares to [...]
‘What are you reading these days’ is the oft heard query among members of the intellectual set. Tossed around airily it emphasizes the point that all intellectuals not to speak of writers must necessarily read ‘something’ if not several things at the same time! And many folks do indeed read four to five books at [...]
Amazon has decided to launch its Kindle reader in India. Well, it is exciting for eBook readers and publishers. But, what are the implications for the Indian consumer- the cost, network requirements. With 3G stuck in red tape, how does one download the eBooks ‘wirelessly’? Amazon has accepted that international consumers will [...]
05 November 2009
In times where social networking means online connections, writers’ festivals are events that put us in touch with the human aspect of networking. An opportunity to interact and exchange ideas, they are also a meeting ground for publishers, editors and in fact anyone connected with the writing profession. Here are some [...]
28 October 2009
“All the world’s a stage” stated William Shakespeare oh, so many centuries ago “………And one man in his time plays many parts. His acts being seven ages.” And it is no different for a writer specially a freelancer! From the moment you decide to make the world your stage you necessarily need to start
23 October 2009
Are you a wannabe author? You could be an experienced freelance writer, blogger or journalist or a complete novice with a great story that’s waiting to hit the book stores but don’t quite know how to go about it. Here are a few tips to help you along the way… How do you want to see [...]
23 October 2009
Do you have a story in you? I am not talking about a 90,000-word work of fiction here. We all have a story in us waiting to be told. Memoirs are selling like hot cakes today. You do not have to be a celebrity to write a memoir. Do you wonder if anyone cares to [...]
17 October 2009
‘What are you reading these days’ is the oft heard query among members of the intellectual set. Tossed around airily it emphasizes the point that all intellectuals not to speak of writers must necessarily read ‘something’ if not several things at the same time! And many folks do indeed read four to five books at [...]
13 October 2009
Amazon has decided to launch its Kindle reader in India. Well, it is exciting for eBook readers and publishers. But, what are the implications for the Indian consumer- the cost, network requirements. With 3G stuck in red tape, how does one download the eBooks ‘wirelessly’? Amazon has accepted that international consumers will [...]
