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Real questions about books, answered in plain words.
How to publish one, how to write one, and how to find one worth reading, in Hindi and English. New posts most weeks.
Latest · Publishing · Oct 26, 2026
A checklist for the week before your book is released
Seven days to go. A calm list of things to check so release day is exciting instead of frantic.
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Reading · Oct 22, 2026
Reading in two languages: how to keep both alive
Many readers drift toward one language and let the other fade. A few easy habits keep both part of your reading life.
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Writing · Oct 19, 2026
First person or third person? Choosing a point of view
The choice changes how close the reader feels to your character, and what you are allowed to tell them.
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Hindi · Oct 15, 2026
Unicode versus legacy Hindi fonts: why your text turns into gibberish
If your Hindi text sometimes turns into strange symbols on another computer, the font system is the reason. Here is how to avoid it.
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Books · Oct 12, 2026
Who does what on a book: editor, proofreader, typesetter, designer
The credits page lists many roles. Here is what each one means, and why a book needs all of them.
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Publishing · Oct 8, 2026
Front matter and back matter: the pages most first books get wrong
The pages before and after your story are small, but they tell a reader whether the book was made with care.
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Reading · Oct 5, 2026
Hindi short story classics to read first
The Hindi short story has a long and rich history. A starter list of writers and stories, each readable in one sitting.
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Writing · Oct 1, 2026
A proofreading checklist for the mistakes everyone misses
After weeks with a manuscript, your eyes slide over errors. These are the ones that survive most often, and how to catch them.
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Publishing · Sep 27, 2026
Where can a new book be sold? Your own website, marketplaces and shops
Each place you can sell a book comes with its own trade-offs. A comparison so you can pick a mix that suits you.
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Hindi · Sep 24, 2026
Hindi or English first? Thinking about your readers
If you can write in both, which should come first? A few honest questions that help you decide.
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Reading · Sep 20, 2026
The case for rereading
Why go back to a book you already know? Because you are not the same reader you were the first time.
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Writing · Sep 17, 2026
What actually helps with writer's block
Being stuck is common and usually has a reason. A few practical ways to find the reason and get moving again.
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Books · Sep 13, 2026
How to ask for book reviews without being annoying
Reviews help a new book more than almost anything. Asking for them is awkward, but it gets easier with a few good habits.
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