Upcoming Writers Events in India: Your Guide to Festivals and Literary Events

Upcoming Writers Events in India: Your Guide to Festivals and Literary Events

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 [...]

Station-28: A Writer’s Seven Acts

Station-28: A Writer’s Seven Acts

“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

A Little Guide to Getting Published

A Little Guide to Getting Published

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 [...]

Memoir writing – do you have a story in you?

Memoir writing – do you have a story in you?

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 [...]

Station-27: Reading Maketh the Writer

Station-27: Reading Maketh the Writer

‘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 [...]

Kindle in India

Kindle in India

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 [...]

Upcoming Writers Events in India: Your Guide to Festivals and Literary Events

Upcoming Writers Events in India: Your Guide to Festivals and Literary Events

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 [...]

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Station-28: A Writer’s Seven Acts

Station-28: A Writer’s Seven Acts

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

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A Little Guide to Getting Published

A Little Guide to Getting Published

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 [...]

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Memoir writing – do you have a story in you?

Memoir writing – do you have a story in you?

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 [...]

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Station-27: Reading Maketh the Writer

Station-27: Reading Maketh the Writer

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 [...]

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Kindle in India

Kindle in India

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 [...]

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