Despite its roots in the 17th century, the publishing industry has changed very little in the last 4 centuries. Over 6 million books are published every year and truth be told, 99%...
Maya Angelou once said, “It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” It is indeed time for the world...
“The truth is, writing is this: hard and boring and occasionally great but usually not. Even I have lied about writing. I have told people that writing this book has been like...
It is no surprise that the pandemic has negatively affected several industries including the traditional publishing industry. Owing to the lockdowns and travel bans, production of hardcopy books have taken a hit....
At any given point in time, one can concur that literature has played a vital role in the development and progress of a society. This holds true because books essentially form and...
The journey of writing a book is a largely individual one. No two writers would have the same experience – although there might be some overlaps. We understand writing a book for...
One thing that is arguably as difficult, if not more, as naming one’s child or pet is finding that perfect title to their book. According to author Bethany Atazadeh, “When you boil...
A book cover is a crucial marketing tool for your book as it creates the first impression for your potential readers. With the number of books in a bookstore vying for a...
After investing months on end in writing your book, editing it can be a surprisingly sobering process. From making sure that the overall continuity of your book is maintained to paying attention...
“Cogito, ergo sum” or, “I think, therefore I am” was the evergreen wisdom shared by philosopher René Descartes. It is safe to assume that Descartes was correct to make that statement since...
Whether you choose to believe in or not – writer’s block is a very real problem that plagues a lot of people who have taken writing on as a profession. Whether it...
If you think that by completing your book you have reached a finish line, you are in for a surprise. While content is gold, it is also important to realize that it...
John Green once wrote that books are the ultimate dumpees. You put them down and they wait ever so patiently for you to pick them back up. On lonely nights or overworked...
