Here's the transcript of the podcast: [Music] Kiruba: Hello and welcome to the first book podcast. India's first and only podcast dedicated to helping first-time authors. In this podcast series, we have conversations with bestselling authors and business leaders to understand how they successfully cracked their first book, their journey as an author, and what lessons they can give for future authors. This podcast is done in association with Notion Press, one ...
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Ever since I started reading, I have been in love with books. They have been my best friend and soul mate. It is more than just a hobby; it is part of my everyday life. If this is how you feel about books, read more to see some confessions of a book lover. We are confident you would relate to most of it!
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Expelliarmus, Stupefy, Expecto Patronum! Those magical words we loved reading, watching and occasionally imitating. J.K Rowling took the world by storm with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Six books later, it's still hard to shake off that Floo Powder.The Harry Potter series was successful due to its ability to transport us from the real, mundane word to a fantasy so compelling that we spent months eagerly waiting for our ...
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Reading is a beautiful experience, irrespective of seasons or time. Reading by the beach on a warm summer evening is a blissful experience. However, the best feeling is when you sit inside a blanket fort, sip a cup of hot chocolate, and read a good book when it is raining outside. If you are a bibliophile as well, you will know how it feels to sit in a reading nook wrapped ...
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An anthology is a collection of selected writings by various authors, and usually, the several stories or writings are in the same literary form, of the same period, or on the same theme. Alternatively, it can also be a collection of selected writings by one author. These days, anthologies are very much in trend. For starters, they are quick reads. Readers can read the book at one stretch or by taking ...
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Reading is not just a hobby. Reading educates you, empowers you and changes the way you look at things. And there are millions of other reasons as to why you should take up reading. But to start with, here are 7 awesome quotes that encourages people to read. Very true. Have you tried gifting a book to anyone before? Well you must. Your book will always be there for you. Just were ...
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Conventionally, a blurb is a short promotional piece that accompanies a creative work. In other words, a blurb introduces an artistic work, like a story, an article, or a book. A blurb on a book is one of the most essential parts of your book. Some people call it the book blurb; some call it the book back description; it is also referred as the dust-cover copy. No matter how it ...
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English can be a tricky language. You might be using the language every day or even be extremely fluent in it. Some words and phrases may sound right in your head, but when you actually write it, it might be wrong. There a few common errors that people make frequently. We have compiled a list of common grammar mistakes that can annoy every grammar Nazi. Grammar Nazis are not the only ...
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These days, many bloggers are showing interest in turning their blog posts into a novel or book. While the idea may sound unconventional to some people, it can be quite lucrative. Blogging is one of the greatest ways to connect with people. As an author, to expand your reach, having a blog works wonders. Furthermore, blogging your book acts as an extensive marketing package too. Here is how you can ...
Read MoreOnce you have finished writing your book, you will notice that it was probably the easiest of the lot. What follows is the most important step for you and your book : Marketing. Here are a few tips for you to effectively market your book.
Read MoreMarketing your book on social media can feel like an overwhelming activity that takes up a lot of your time. However, you cannot give up and not market your book altogether. So what can you do? Here is a little hack to drum up sales for your book. Reach out to Reviewers! Ask them for a review of your book. Reviewers have a large following of avid readers looking to read new ...
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The entire world relies immensely on social media to build brands and connect with world. Of late, social media has become the platform for writers and authors to promote their books, interact with readers, and create a buzz for their new ventures. There are a lot of popular authors active on social media and many of them are doing it right when it comes to marketing their books. And as ...
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Social media has transformed our lifestyles to a great extent. Do you know that we, young adults, spend almost 4-5 hours on our smartphones? Writing, by itself, is a Herculean task; even if your creativity flows without any obstacles and your writing is flawless, you will still need many more traits to transform your idea into a best-selling novel.These days, from editing to publishing and marketing to distribution, everything can ...
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These days, with more and more people being online, it is crucial for authors to have a good online presence. One of the key features that accentuates their online presence is an author website. Previously, readers used to visit libraries, bookstores, be a part of offline/local book clubs, etc., and that is how they get updated about the new books on the market. However, in the recent times, selection, purchase, ...
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Never judge a book by its cover. This is a well known and often preached about proverb. While we may or may not follow this for deeper aspects, most of us are guilty of judging a book by its cover when we see it for the first time.When at a bookstore, most of us consciously or unconsciously single out books that have catchy covers, quirky titles and/or intriguing taglines. Books ...
Read MoreSocial media has become a vital tool of communication and has revolutionized the way marketing is done. One of the biggest beneficiaries of this is authors. Authors are beginning to establish a strong social media presence to connect with their fans and in turn, promote their work.The literary community on the whole has become tech-savvy and we have put together a list of authors who are using social media not ...
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'And what is the use of a book', thought Alice, 'without pictures or conversation?' Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland When browsing through books, readers often try to see how much dialogue is present in it. If there is not much to the eye, they put down the book and move to the next. As an author, can you guess why? Dialogues help readers gauge your book. As a writer, using dialogues can: Show, ...
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One of the crucial things that writers require and lack is time. With an incomplete novel idling at the desk, writers go through a tremendous pressure of completing it on time and getting it published as well. Now, most first-time authors are not celebrities; they are aspirants who have a powerful story in hand and want to get it out to readers. An average writer is an office-goer, who has ...
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Check out the transcript of the podcast: [Music] Hello and welcome to the First Book Podcast - India's first and only podcast dedicated to helping first-time authors. In this podcast series, we have conversations with best-selling authors and business leaders to understand how they successfully cracked their first book and lessons they can give for future authors. This podcast is done in association with Notion Press, one of India's largest publishing ecosystems. ...
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Here's the transcript for the podcast: [Music] Kiruba: Hello and welcome to the first book podcast a show especially for those who have dreams and aspirations to become an author. My name is Kiruba Shankar and every week I speak with experienced and bestselling authors to understand their writing habits, best practices, and tips to successfully author a book. This podcast is supported by Notion Press, India's largest publishing platform. Their goal ...
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