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 · Jun 9, 2026
Choosing a book size, paper and binding
Three decisions that change how your book feels in the hand. A few simple ways to decide without guessing.
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Reading · Jun 5, 2026
A reading list by mood: what to pick up when you feel like this
Sometimes you do not want the best book, you want the right one for today. A few suggestions sorted by how you feel.
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Writing · Jun 2, 2026
How to finish a book: a simple weekly routine
Most unfinished books were not abandoned in one dramatic moment. They faded. A routine small enough to survive a busy week is what works.
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Hindi · May 29, 2026
Why Hindi books often look wrong: a short guide to Devanagari typesetting
Devanagari behaves differently from Roman letters, and typesetting tools made for English often get it wrong. Here is what to watch for.
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Publishing · May 26, 2026
Offset printing and print on demand, explained plainly
Two very different ways of printing a book. What each one means, and the questions that help you pick between them.
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Reading · May 22, 2026
Short books you can finish in a weekend
When a thick novel feels like too much, a short book is a good way back into reading. A few that are worth the hours.
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Writing · May 18, 2026
Five mistakes that show up in almost every first draft
None of these mean you are a bad writer. They are what first drafts look like, and they are fixable once you know to look for them.
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Publishing · May 15, 2026
What an ISBN is and how to apply for one
The ISBN is the number that identifies your book to shops, libraries and databases. Here is what it does and how the application works in India.
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Books · May 11, 2026
A beginner's guide to book fairs in India
Book fairs are noisy, crowded and wonderful. If you have never been, or never been as an author or small publisher, here is how to get more from one.
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Hindi · May 8, 2026
Writing in Hindi today: who reads it, and where
Hindi is spoken by hundreds of millions of people, yet it is often treated as a small market for books. A closer look at the readers.
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Reading · May 4, 2026
Hindi novels to start with if you have not read Hindi in years
Going back to Hindi books after a long gap can feel slow. These are readable starting points, with a note on what to expect from each.
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Writing · May 1, 2026
Do you need an editor? What each kind of editing does
Editing is not one job. There are several, they happen at different times, and mixing them up is how people end up disappointed.
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Publishing · Apr 27, 2026
How to self-publish a book in India: the stages in order
A plain walk through every stage between a finished manuscript and a book in a reader's hands, in the order you will actually meet them.
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