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#63 Write the Book and Sell It Too: How Writers Use Comp Titles to Attract Agents and Publishers
Publishers and literary agents receive countless book pitches everyday. How can you use comparative titles to help your book stand out?
Aug 1, 2024
July 2024
#62 From Red Carpets to Booksignings: Celebrities Embracing Fiction
Keanu Reeves has teamed up with China Miéville for his debut novel. What does the rise of co-authoring and ghostwriting mean for the publishing world?
Jul 25, 2024
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#61 Tool or Replacement?: The Dilemma of Using Writing AIs
Every professional job involves some element of writing. Is the rise of writing AIs making us forget how to write?
Jul 18, 2024
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#60 Bidding Wars: The Glamorous Tales of Book Auctions
Publishing can be a glamorous industry, with internationally bestselling authors, book tours, film adaptations, etc. How does it all start?
Jul 11, 2024
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#59 The Next Book You Pick Might Come From Trash–and That's a Good Thing for Indian Publishing!
Penguin Swadesh will be the first to publish its books on 100% recycled paper. Could this be a step in the direction of sustainable publishing?
Jul 5, 2024
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June 2024
#58 Once Upon a Brand: Books as Marketing Tools for Everyday Products
Alia Bhatt is writing children’s books to sell clothes. Can books, which are considered niche products, be used to sell more consumer goods?
Jun 27, 2024
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#57 Blogs Redefined: Navigating the Shift in Online Content
Companies, writers, freelancers. Everyone has a blog today. But it’s not what you think.
Jun 21, 2024
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#56 Real Queer Stories: Why Is LGBTQ+ Nonfiction On The Rise?
This pride month, let’s examine what kind of queer narratives exist in India, and who is driving them?
Jun 13, 2024
#55 The Rise of Independent Journalism Amid Elections
This week, election season finally came to a close and through all the phases of campaigning, polling, and results, we saw more and more people turning…
Jun 7, 2024
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May 2024
#54 How Do You Get a Job In India's Creative Industry?
Recession, layoffs, no new hires, etc. are things we hear on a daily basis. But is this true for the creative industry in India?
May 31, 2024
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#54 The Write Routine: How to Balance Writing and a Full-time Job
How do people working 40 hours a week find time to write?
May 24, 2024
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#53 Why Books Are Not Enough to Save Indie Bookstores
In the 'add-to-cart' age, brick-and-mortar stores are facing challenges, and yet some legacy book stores continue to thrive. What sets them apart? Is…
May 16, 2024
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