2020 and 21 have been years when knowingly or unknowingly we consumed a lot of stories and plots. And if you always itched to write a book or a novel, this might just be the perfect timing, as one of the great lesson these years taught us is not to procrastinate because there isn’t any tomorrow as we know it. So if you have been meaning to write that story that has been brewing in your head, now is the time to give birth to it. Writing a book can be such a daunting task especially if it’s your first book. Deciding over the story you want to tell, the research you need to do for it, the plot ..read more

A writer’s tools were pen and paper. Then came the typewriter, where you could have a readable and uniform way of translating your thoughts on paper. However, with the arrival of the computer and its ever-changing, improving software, we have multiple choices, from where we can choose what works best for our writing style. There are a few factors that help us identify the most effective tool or software to choose from a plethora of choices. Let’s concisely recount these factors. Factors helpful in identifying the most effective Writing Software Firstly, is the program user-friendly, easy and ..read more

Indian Movies with the Best Screenplay India is a land filled with stories and storytellers. Our first experience of storytelling comes at home, from our grandparents and parents while we were young. Even a mother feeds their infant child by telling stories of the moon and foxes. Over the years, Indian movies have gained great respect on the world stage. The first Indian film was released in 1913, since then the industry has never looked back. One hundred years later, the Indian film Industry makes more movies than Hollywood and has given rise to some extraordinary technicians, artists, and Di ..read more

Writing a book review is all fun and exciting if you are a fan of book reading. But, in the opposite case, it might get difficult and challenging to write one. As a writer or even as a student, you might get a project or assignment to write a review for a specific book. Taking ideas from other book reviews might be very helpful, but it’s still not possible to simply copy-paste someone else’s work. Don’t worry! We have got you the solution to this problem. There are ways that will help you to take ideas from others while still being able to create a new and unique review.  Ways to avoid pl ..read more

Have you just finished your book? Do you know how book trailers can help you to make your book prolific? A book trailer is basically a short intro video of your book. People remember 20 percent of what they read. But the memory of what they see remains 80 percent in their mind. That explains why you need some visuals to make a place in your readers’ minds and of course hearts. Not only can it increase your online presence and help you reach a wider audience, but a book trailer can also truly work as a marketing bomb. Wondering how? Importance of book trailers in book promotion Want to get the ..read more

Have you finished your first novel? Do you want to get it published? Then this might be the time to contact a Literary Agent. Whether you need an interlink between you and publishing houses or want to increase your advance pay, Literary Agents are the saviors you need to search for. Before moving further, let us understand what a literary agent is. What is a Literary Agent? Literary agents are the pioneers who can shape your overall career as they represent your written works and interests. They work as a business interlink between budding as well as bestselling authors and book publishing hou ..read more

Have you recently read a book and want to share your opinion with others? Well, writing a book review is a great way of helping fellow readers decide on their next read. But the quintessential skill here is to be able to do justice to a great book in just a few words. Whether you choose to write on your blog or websites like Goodreads, it is imperative to craft an honest, unbiased, and informative review. Before deciding on your review structure, below are a few ground rules for composing a compelling book review. Considerations while writing a book review- Review what’s there, not what you h ..read more

Ebook reading has been in high demand over recent years. Many global book markets like the USA, UK, Europe, and India have seen steady growth in the Ebook market. Apparently, these markets have been able to capture over 10% market share in their respective countries.  Many top brands offer ebook readers, with various features and functionalities, like Amazon Kindle, Kobo Clara, Onyx book note, iPad, and much more. Amongst these Ebook readers, the Amazon Kindle Ebook reader is amongst the most popular. Since amazon captures 80% of the global ebook market based on market estimates from vari ..read more

“Every woman should be able to draw her boundaries and not fear any space. A woman isn’t helpless. She’s just helped less. Durga is here to change that.” Durga is an acronym for Dare to Understand behavior, Respond appropriately, and Guard ourselves Ably. Durga is every woman who is equipped to take control over her safety. Durga is a citizen-sector organization based out of Bangalore, working since 2013 with the ultimate vision of equipping women to deter sexual harassment and creating gender-equitable spaces in India. At Durga, we work with women, men, youth, adolescents, communities, street ..read more

What are Audiobooks ? Are you an author who wants to lend a voice to the written words? Or a book lover, who so wishes that books could talk? Well, then all you need is a good audiobook publisher. Audiobooks publishing companies in India create and distribute audiobooks also called  ‘talking books’, which are the audio recordings of already written content. They are an emerging and engaging medium of accessing literature. With all the voice modulations, intonations, characterization, and audio engineering, they make for a truly immersive listening experience for the booklovers. What are t ..read more