The thrill of gazing outside your window from a writer’s desk and clanking away at your keyboard is unparalleled. The adrenaline rush you feel at the mingling of words into illustrious stories is a feeling like no other. Unfortunately, once you’ve zapped yourself away from the romanticisation of what it means to be a writer, you discover what it really means to be a writer. Here’s the good news: the ...
Read MoreHow does publishing with Notion Press work? Notion Press allows you to set up your book within 30 minutes by uploading and editing your details before you hit publish. The information you enter into the detail page will help in creating your book. You can choose to publish your book in paperback format and make exclusive choices for your book size, format, and cover design! This is perhaps the easiest and ...
Read More“The writer who breeds more words than he needs is making a chore for the reader who reads.” Dr Seuss Nonfiction usually begins with an epic idea that flows unimpeded from your mind. You write pages and pages, pouring your mind and heart into a story you want to share with the world. Before you know it, you have a book that maps out your experiences into a sublime text! But, apart ...
Read MoreWhat is the Notion Press Publishing Platform? This publishing platform allows you to publish your book as a paperback. We give you complete creative control over your book. With the help of our tools, you can design your book cover and interior too! Along with this, you earn 70% royalties on the sale of your book. Once printed, your book will be available worldwide on all leading e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, ...
Read MoreHere’s the good news - once you have your first draft in front of you, the hardest part about writing is over. The joy of completing your manuscript is truly unparalleled. But the moment you sit back and sigh in relief, you realise there is another mountain to climb in the process of writing a book - editing. Editing is perhaps the most vital step to ensure your book is going ...
Read MoreMost writers agree that writing a non-fiction book is easier than writing a fiction book. While fiction writers often draw inspiration from their imagination, non-fiction writers focus on real-life stories and facts that make for highly inspiring and motivating stories. When you pick a personal and interesting topic, the writing process is an absolute delight! Not sure how to start writing your non-fiction book? Here are a few popular types of non-fiction ...
Read MoreI understand why Murakami chose to compare the writing of a short story with planting a garden. A short story reads like a breezy walk in the garden. Every word is thoughtfully chosen; every character has great significance. While writing a short story, if you don’t pay close attention to the blooming Chrysanthemums and fragrant Jasmines, is it going to be a memorable walk? But when you have about 5000 words ...
Read MoreHow film professional Karthik Kumar became a thought leader after his book on startups
Where it all started The name Karthik Kumar needs no introduction to anyone who follows the entertainment industry in India - From starring in mega-hit movies to making people laugh their guts out with his stand up comedy, there is nothing much he hasn't accomplished. Karthik Kumar, however, is also one of the pioneers of the idea of an entertainment startup, way before even AIB and SnG were household names. Fondly ...
Read MoreHow a chai seller from Bangalore raised AUD 14,000 to write a national best-seller – Indie and Proud
Did you know that the number of graduates who pass out of engineering colleges in India roughly equates to twice the total population of Iceland? Fascinating right? According to professional speaker and author - Adhitya Iyer, if engineering were a religion, it would be the 5th most populous religion in India. Life has come a long way for Adhitya since he left home for two years and travelled across the ...
Read MoreIt goes without saying that writing and publishing a book takes time, effort and an unwavering motivation to keep going despite all odds. And for most aspiring authors one of the biggest motivations is the dream of scaling up the ladder of success and publishing a book that goes on to be known as a best-seller. Everyone dreams of it, yet only a few manage to achieve it and only ...
Read MoreHow first-time author Hardik Joshi sold more than 10,000 copies of his book
Entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Thumbs Up Foundation Dr Hardik Joshi left his successful career a few years ago to live his dream and passion of being a motivational speaker, trainer and writer. In what turned out to be one of the most significant moments in his new life, Dr Hardik decided to write and publish his first book - How to develop a never give up attitude just a ...
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