What’s the best way to convince a publisher that you have a platform to promote your books so they take your query letter and your book proposal seriously? ‘I used my blog to sell X hundred/thousand copies of my first book.’ What’s the next best way, if you are an unpublished author with a popular … Read more
For authors who are exploring self-publishing options, vanity publishers are waiting with their arms outstretched. But across various websites and author forums, vanity publishing started getting a bad name due to the operational model they follow. Rather than targeting the regular readers of a book, for vanity publishing companies, the primary customer is the author. … Read more
If you are a serious author, planning to approach the best literary agents in India (or Asia), you probably already have Jacaranda Literary Agency on your list. Jayapriya Vasudevan (Founder) and Priya Doraswamy (Partner) have been doing excellent work in the field and setting the standards high for others who wish to get into the … Read more
‘Print run’ is a term you’ll start hearing about, once you sign your publishing contract. It might get a small mention in the agreement, but you’ll realise how important it is for the success of your book when you really understand the implications of that number. What is a print run? In simple terms, a … Read more