Hours after publishing my last post, Prashant Karhade, the co-founder of APK Publishers, asked me if we could meet in person over the weekend to discuss my book. I excitedly replied with an emphatic yes. He made it sound casual (we were meeting in a cafe), but I knew it was going to be like applying …
Interview With The Publisher – Here’s What Went Down Read More »
I found a publisher that made me rethink my stance on traditional publishing. Founded by a writer and his wife, these guys help first-time writers transition into published authors. So when I came across their site and read their story, how could I not send them a pitch?
I recently came across PopSugar’s reading list for 2016. After giving it a once-over, I decided to see which boxes Busting Clichés ticks off so far. Here’s what I found. Being a list lover, I hope there will be many more boxes to tick off for Busting Clichés. Do you like, love or hate reading lists? Which boxes will you …
Not too long ago, books were considered the calling card of the “uncool”: geeks, nerds, and bookworms. Today, they have gained social acceptance, even patronage from people from all walks of life. With the negative connotation gone and the growing influx of new and exciting genres, books have come a long way. However, while working …
When I started writing my book, it consumed me; I was determined to slow down only after I finished. Occasionally, negativity played with my mind and scoffed, “Why are you doing this? Will you be able to finish what you started? What makes you the expert, huh? What if no one wants to read it? …
Quotes That Kept Me Writing (When All I Wanted To Do Was Stop) Read More »
The resounding support of the wonderful WordPress community encouraged me to share more details about my book. This post is about what got me started and where I am today. April 1, 2015. Things were finally looking up for me career-wise. I had landed a three month internship as a content writer at a wonderful …
The door to traditional publishing just slammed shut in my face. Officially, that is. I had been expecting it for a while as the response time kept increasing. Oscillating between anxiety and positivity, I never forgot to give myself a hard time. “No news is good news.” Ha! Well, at least now I know where I …