Do you remember checking reviews about the product before making the final buying decision? Chances are you did before buying a book. If you have already published a book, your next part of the work starts here. The review process can even start even before the book's official release date. Authors can give reviewers advanced review copies. To make a distinguishing mark as an author you need to ensure that you have a strong reader base. It is essential for you to influence and … Read more

B. WATI, a former teacher one day decided to hold the pen to propagate the message of peace. That was the beginning of the journey. He began with writing bulletins and articles for newspaper and magazines. His passion for writing took the next level with the book Hope of the Ages. With his book, he has the hope to touch many lives and spread peace. Here are some shared tidbits of his journey and motto.    Tell us something about your book Hope of the Ages.       The book … Read more

Promoting your book requires a planned approach, consistent effort, and creativity. You need to identify your target audience, select the appropriate platform and invest time. This is easier said than done. You may end up doing many activities but miss a few crucial ones and fail to get desired results. If there is one thing, you should never miss that is creating an author website. Whether you want to share how you wrote the book, moments of your social life or post blogs regularly, having a … Read more

How many times did you read a book and ask yourself- “I have so many ideas/stories. Why don’t I write a book?” Well, with the right skill, strategy, and dedication you can absolutely write a book. The appropriate questions you should ask are “How to write a book? How much time and research does it need & what are the steps involved?” It’s natural to get inspired by stories/experiences and dream about becoming a published author. But, book writing is a rigorous process. You … Read more

If your reading habits include only Facebook posts, Twitter feeds and news headlines, you should consider adding a few pages of a book to your list every day. The benefits are too good to ignore! Books take you to a different world; introduce you to memorable characters, great dialogues and a dazzling plot. They capture your attention and make you believe. With unexpected twists and turns, a story enthralls you and stays in the back of your mind for days. Readers also often relate closely to … Read more

Converting an idea, knowledge or experience into a non-fiction book is never easy. If you do not follow a systematic approach, you can get lost in the web of attention and research the craft demands.   At the bookstore, you must have noticed that the books in non-fiction section range from biography, travel, self-help, and cookbook to the every other topic one can imagine. If you do some research you will find out that most of the authors of these books are not professional writers; … Read more

Writer’s block can be real or imaginary, but it can definitely hamper your writings, delay your goals and disturb your internal peace. Have you ever faced a situation where it was you vs. a white paper or blank screen? Ideas were not flowing, creativity appeared like an unknown territory and you started doubting your writing skills. The war went on for hours and despite your valiant efforts, you lost. You struggled to write a single sentence and ended up in a web of anxiety, stress, … Read more