Deck The Shelves With These Christmas Reads!

Hot chocolate, Christmas trees, advent calendars, hallmark movies, snowy nights, warm Christmas lights, Yule log cakes and everything festive! It’s finally the time of the year when you want nothing more than to bundle up with a feel-good book, whether it’s romance or literary fiction. But every book lover will agree that the true Christmas […]

What can authors do to promote their book?

In this fast-paced literary world where each year more than a million novels and books are published worldwide, an author needs to up their book marketing game to outshine others! But worry not, with the right book marketing services with the best publishing house in India, your book will be ready to make waves in […]

How Important is Social Media for Authors?

In the last decade or so, with the social media boom, the discourse surrounding books, author, publishing trends and the trending genres have all gone through a rollercoaster ride. From Tumblr to TikTok, the aesthetic flat lay photos of novels to read with tea or the giant bookshelves filled with countless books has adorned the […]

Book Tropes That Need To Be Put To Rest!

We are living in the 21st century and the amount of literature that is being written is at an all-time high. But there are a few overused and outdated book tropes that the authors need to say au revoir to along with the 2024 year. From archetypal female leads to the romanticisation of abusive relationships […]

Navigating the Literary Waters: Self-Publishing vs. Independent Press

In the ever-evolving world of publishing, authors are presented with a wealth of options to bring their words to readers’ hands. Two prominent avenues that have gained significant traction in recent years are self-publishing and partnering with independent presses. As writers weigh their options, it’s crucial to consider the pros and cons of each approach. […]

The Rise of Romance: Evolution of the Genre in Modern Fiction

In the ever-shifting landscape of fiction, one genre that has consistently captured the hearts of readers across generations is romance. From classic love stories that have stood the test of time to contemporary romance titles that explore more complex and realistic relationships, the evolution of the romance genre is a fascinating journey that mirrors societal […]

Not Like the “Other Writers”: Men Writing Women

“As the first rays of the warm morning sun hit her face, she stretches her body like a nimble cat ready to start its day and turns on her laptop with those long delicate fingers.” I think that’s how I’d describe myself right now if I were a Male AuthorTM. Don’t get me wrong, I […]

Consent in Smut: How is It Different from Porn?

If you have delved into the depths of AO3 and Wattpad, you may have come across the infamous smut. Be it Drarry making out in the 3rd-floor bathroom or a self-insert of Harry Styles showering (no pun intended) the reader with love or Eren Yaeger having a different kind of rumbling in the survey corps’ […]