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So You Want To Write A Book? – Part 2

From Inception to Publication – The Novel Journey Last time I listed down seven pointers that should help an aspiring writer in the process of starting and completing a book. What happens once your book is complete? Get it published, of course! So, I’ll familiarize you with certain aspects of the publishing process that you… Continue reading So You Want To Write A Book? – Part 2

So You Want To Write A Book? – Part 1

From Inception to Publication – The Novel Journey Most writers or voracious readers have something against life. That something usually stems from the realization that life does not take the dramatic turns which the characters in books are blessed or cursed with. Life seems dull, routine and conventional. However, at some point in our lives… Continue reading So You Want To Write A Book? – Part 1

E-Commerce in India

The e-commerce model works on four parts- the consumer, searching products online, making payment and delivery. While the idea of shopping at your convenience is fast catching on in India and the Indian online consumer base is growing rapidly; there is still a long way to go as compared to the western markets. A study… Continue reading E-Commerce in India

Ebooks: The Future or the Next Step

In US and UK the ebook fad is expected to generate 50% of the total revenue for the publishing industry by 2016. The major markets for books are quickly turning digital without encroaching on the standard books market. “This growing trend of e-books’, says Ananth Padmabhusan, VP for sales at Penguin India, ‘will not cannibalize… Continue reading Ebooks: The Future or the Next Step

FDI: Boon or Bane?

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – A term that has been dominating the news TV channels, Parliament, dinner-table discussions, heated debates between intellectuals and most of all the mind of common man, since past few weeks. It concerns me to see the amount of ruckus and distrust the approval of FDI has caused in the nation.… Continue reading FDI: Boon or Bane?

Publishing Industry in India – A Sneak Peek

The publishing industry in India today has come of age. The first and foremost indication of that is the long list of Indian writers who have suddenly appeared on the horizon. We are witnessing a period like never before. More books are being published than ever before and it’s fairly easier for the debut novel… Continue reading Publishing Industry in India – A Sneak Peek