The QuillBees blog
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.
Publishing · Jul 25, 2026
How to pick a title that people can remember and search for
A title has to look good on a cover, sound fine when said aloud, and be easy to find online. A few tests to try.
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Reading · Jul 22, 2026
Mythology retellings worth reading
Writers have been retelling the old stories for centuries. A few modern versions that offer something fresh.
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Writing · Jul 18, 2026
How to write a blurb in about eighty words
The blurb is often the last thing a buyer reads before deciding. A simple structure that works for most books.
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Hindi · Jul 15, 2026
Working with a translator: what to expect and how to prepare
Translation is a creative act, not a swap of words. Here is how to find the right person and work well together.
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Books · Jul 11, 2026
What is a literary agent, and do you need one?
Agents are common in some countries and rare in others. Here is what they do, how they are paid, and when it makes sense to look for one.
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Publishing · Jul 7, 2026
What a cover designer needs from you
A good brief makes the designer's work faster and your cover better. Here is what to put in it.
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Reading · Jul 4, 2026
How to read more: habits that actually work
You do not need more willpower. You need an easier path to the page. A few practical changes.
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Writing · Jun 30, 2026
Show, don't tell: what it means, with before and after examples
You have heard the advice a hundred times. Here is what it looks like in practice, and when you should ignore it.
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Publishing · Jun 27, 2026
How to ask for a printer's proof, and what to check when it arrives
The proof is your last chance to catch a problem before the whole run is printed. A practical list of what to look at.
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Hindi · Jun 23, 2026
Choosing Hindi fonts for print, and which to avoid
A good font makes a long book comfortable to read. A few things to look at when you pick one for Hindi text.
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Reading · Jun 20, 2026
How to run a book club that does not fizzle out
Most book clubs begin with enthusiasm and stop after three meetings. A few simple habits help them last.
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Writing · Jun 16, 2026
Writing dialogue that sounds like people actually talk
Real speech is messy, and good dialogue only looks like it. A few habits that make conversations on the page feel alive.
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Books · Jun 12, 2026
How a bookshop decides what to stock
A shop has limited shelves and an endless supply of books. Understanding how choices are made helps authors and small publishers approach them well.
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