Finally, the day has come when you have all you need to launch the book that you have been working on for so long. While in few days, you will be sitting in a bookstore and readers will queue in excitement for your autograph. You will be signing copies of your book that you gave so much time and effort to finish. But as you prepare to go to second base, you realize that you did not plan out a launch for the book. This is such a scary scenario to be in, given the escalation of

As an author, the most common question that boggles your mind is “how do you get published?” Simply, there are two ways to publish your book. You can either rely on traditional publishing or publish independently. Traditional book publishing is when a publisher offers the author a contract and, in turn, prints, publishes, and sells your book through booksellers and other retailers. The publisher essentially buys the right to publish your book and pays you royalties from the s

As an author, one thing you must remember is that marketing a book is as substantial as completing a book since there’s always something more you can do for your book. That is, on one hand, you always have the opportunity to reach new readers, no matter how long your book has been out in the world; your book can’t be old to someone who hasn’t yet discovered it. On the other hand, you can spend so much time on book promotion that you can risk neglecting what got you to this po

From the Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore to the Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, the Asian literature has undergone a wondrous shift over the last few centuries. Asian literature encompasses the rich and widely diverse cultural and ethnic heritages found in countries such as China, India, Bangladesh, Japan, Vietnam, Korea and more. This literature is well known for its old heritage sharing about wars and culture of Asians. Why Asian literature is significant and how did it de

Image Courtesy: Pexels Writer's block is a common issue among writers — whether you're a rookie or a seasoned editor. Thankfully, writer's block is completely normal and it's important not to beat yourself up when you feel yourself hit a wall. However, there isn't exactly a science behind writing, and overcoming writer's block isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Of course, you can choose to wait it out until inspiration comes to you — but we all know this isn't the most idea

Spoken word by definition is any kind of literary work presented orally. Combining the power of literary arts and the elegance of performing arts, challenging a storyteller in every aspect. This genre of storytelling is closely associated with the ability of a person as a writer and speaker who can accurately express their feelings. Spoken word has also become a medium of protest, representing all kinds of issues including, gender inequality, LGBTQ rights, racism, and many mo

Embracing art and literature is one of the rock-solid foundations of humanity. Throughout the evolution of humankind, we have learned to embrace the commonality of the human race by leaning on the shoulders of diverse literature. Literary festivals emerged out of the core of literature unifying the world and have undoubtedly served its purpose, striking down walls and creating bridges. Every literary festival is a celebration of literature and arts, but authentic in its textu

“There's nothing more powerful than a good story. Nothing can stop it” – Tyrion Lannister, Game of Thrones People love stories, there is no space for any argument. But what if you’re dying to tell something to the world that necessarily isn’t a story. This is the greatest challenge any non-fiction writer come across. Non-fiction is a vast spectrum, from web content to educational essays, everything falls under non-fiction, to be precise it’s what is real, and real things at t

You have an idea in your mind and your screen in front of you, but no words come out. You’ve been sitting in the same position for hours, typing and deleting words over and over, unable to set the appropriate mood for the beginning of your book. This is a scene which would be familiar with anyone who has tried writing before, be it a whole book or just an article. Coming up with an idea is difficult enough, but actually executing it or even starting to write it out is a whole

Before creating engaging content, we must first understand what engaging content means. Any content is engaging if that content is attractive, interesting and instantly grabs the attention of its reader. It provides a new perspective, insight, a different point of view and tells its readers how it is different from the thousands of contents out there in the world. For a content to be engaging, it should be relevant to the reader and pull them into it. In today’s world, conten

What’s the mantra of turning a powerful idea into well-structured and publishable story? The mantra is easy, “edit, edit, and edit”. For most writers, editing may not seem as enjoyable as writing but the role that editing plays in creating powerful stories can never be neglected. So let’s find out what measures one should take while editing a story. #1 be a ruthless editor Let’s be frank, we all love our work. We spent days planting an idea and watching it grow into a full-fl

Writing a book is not as simple as just writing down words and sentences. There are a thousand things to keep in mind while writing a book, and a million other things to have knowledge of. You don't always have to make mistakes to learn important lessons. Sometimes, it's better to learn from others' mistakes and not waste your own time in the same. Writing is an art that can go wrong in multiple ways. At times, it is not even the writing that is wrong; the author can unintent

Most authors overestimate their capabilities and underestimate their limitations. This results in drafting of writing goals that are overwhelming and far from reach. Seldom are these goals met and this causes writing to become a demotivating burden on the author. Always being unable to successfully achieve your writing goals can push you into the trap of writing block. Sometimes, it can also poison your mind and make you believe that writing is just not meant for you and so y

You love your book. But do your readers love it? Are they able to enjoy reading it as much you enjoyed writing it? If yes, great for you. This article will probably help you improve your book a little more. If not, then do not worry, this article will help you understand why readers particularly love certain books and