The Problem With Mr. Darcy
It’s difficult to read Pride And Prejudice and not fall in love with Mr. Darcy. One reader explains why Darcy should not be anyone’s romantic ideal.
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The Ghosts Of Memory
This short fiction is the story of a boy tormented by his memories. It’s got beautiful descriptions and evocative language and nearly moved us to tears.
How To Master The Art Of Writing A Short Story
It’s not easy to master the art of writing a short story. Here, you’ll find some tips which will help you develop the skill of writing a short story.
Excerpt: The Biggest Peeves That Will Put Off A Literary Agent
This excerpt from Meghna Pant’s How To Get Published In India will teach you what you should and shouldn’t do while approaching a literary agent.
How To Write, Publish And Sell A Successful Book In India
Multiple award-winning author Meghna Pant shares her most valuable tips on how to write, publish and sell a book in India.
Ode To A Lightingale
In this poem, a man is reminiscing about his mother and expressing his love and gratitude towards her. Read this to your mom for Mother’s Day!
How Literature Contributes To Mother’s Guilt
From the time we start reading, we see mothers portrayed in a certain way and this leads to “mother’s guilt”. Find out how.
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11 Indian Short Story Collections To Add To Your TBR
These Indian short story collections have been written by prominent authors and span genres like science fiction, magical realism and fantasy.
10 Must Read Indian Novels With One-Word Titles
It’s not an easy task to encapsulate your entire story within a one-word title but many Indian authors have dared to do it. Here are 10 such novels.
Mother’s Day: The Ultimate Gifting Guide For Moms Who Read
Whether your mom is into fitness, a foodie or spiritually-inclined, this list will help you find the perfect book to gift her for Mother’s Day.
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GO-TO BOOK | BOOK VS. MOVIE
To Write Good Fiction, Read ‘What’s Your Story?’
If you are going to read a book on how to write fiction, read What’s Your Story by Marion Dane Bauer. Find out how it can help you write well.
To Teach Your Children How To Protect Themselves From Sexual Abuse, Read My Body!
Find out how My Body will teach your children to protect themselves against sexual abuse and help them realise that they are the bosses of their own bodies.
Book Vs. Movie: The Accidental Prime Minister
This article compares the movie and book versions of The Accidental Prime Minister and details how the movie is being used as a tool of propaganda by the government.
