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Pranjali Wakde

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Top 12 Book Festivals around the world

Top 12 Book Festivals around the world

It is an unspoken truth that readers love to hang out with other readers – or writers – the most. They can understand the references, go on lengthy discussions and give you different analyses of your favourite books. And the best place to meet such like-minded people? Book festivals! Also known as the literary festival, it’s a gathering of writers, readers, and thinkers in a specific place. There are different events, reading sessions and activities – all of which aim to foster a deep love for literature. There are many such festivals conducted globally, and that too in all corners…
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The Effects of AI Emergence on Reading

The Effects of AI Emergence on Reading

When ChatGPT dropped on the world in November 2022, no one knew it would become such a boon (and a threat) to society. The usage is simple – it is an AI chatbot. This bot is trained to give a detailed response to the prompts you give. Technically, it is such a simple tool; but it has been making giant leaps in every field, especially the literary world. Authors have been using this tool in almost every step of their book-writing process. No unique ideas? Ask the bot. Don’t know how to develop the character? The chatbot will help! Is…
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Top 7 Popular Audiobooks of all time

Top 7 Popular Audiobooks of all time

Everyone is busy nowadays. So much that they don’t have time to sit down to rest, watch mindless T.V. or even read. While there is no potential remedy for the first two, readers do have a way to read while working. That escape comes in the form of audiobooks! An audiobook is when a narrator records a book in his or her voice. That way, as you work, the audio paints the picture of the book in your mind. It is a pretty great way to read, especially for people who can’t find time for books in their busy schedules.…
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Nine Most Anticipated Debut Authors of 2023

Nine Most Anticipated Debut Authors of 2023

Discovering a new book is not just about reading it and keeping it aside. It involves a slightly longer process. You read the book, and then your research starts – which stops when you learn all about the author. That’s what happens to every reader – from Jane Austen enthusiasts to Dan Brown fans! Now that the new year has started, it is time to make space for new authors and their novels. Many authors are lined up to debut this year, all set to add us to their dedicated fandom. However, if you are confused about which to pick…
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9 Exciting Careers for Book Lovers

9 Exciting Careers for Book Lovers

Gone are the days when books were only considered as a leisure time activity! Book lovers have found ways to incorporate reading into their career paths. Over time, a plethora of interesting jobs have been listed that revolve around all types of books! But if you are still trying to figure out how to turn this rewarding hobby into a career you will love, here are some unique options for you. Teacher/Professor: Reading is understanding the text and explaining it to yourself in simple words. And what does a teacher do? Take a complex topic and explain it to you in simple…
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What is Purple Prose? – The Colour of Poetic Storytelling

What is Purple Prose? – The Colour of Poetic Storytelling

He looked around his room, trying to find traces of her presence before it all melted into nothingness. The thick carpet on the floor was trodden down by her soft feet, always clad in heavy boots, even when in the confines of the house. The table’s top has experienced her warm hands more times than his own fingers, and if he could concentrate, he is optimistic he could still feel the lingering gentleness on the wooden furniture. Several writers resort to writing like that instead of just getting straight to the point. Why? Because it seems beautiful to read, it…
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How to write a Book Review?

How to write a Book Review?

Everyone – or at least every reader – knows what a book review is. Simply speaking, it is a descriptive analysis where the reviewer reads a book and gives their opinions on the story. But there’s a lot of difference between the reviews of earlier centuries and the ones we see today.  The reviews that were done before usually consisted of the story’s summary and a general overview of the themes and issues tackled. A little passage by the end lets the readers know whether reading the book is worth their time, with the observation purely based on the narrative’s…
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Top 7 DNF Books Every Reader Should be Aware of!

Top 7 DNF Books Every Reader Should be Aware of!

Almost all the reading blogs online write about ‘top 10 books’, ‘best books of this year’ or even ‘books you shouldn’t miss out’. But what about the books most readers didn’t finish because they realized halfway that this isn’t their cup of tea? Readers refrained from discussing such novels, opting to sweep them under the rug. But now, the literary world has come up with a term for the books you never finished – DNF. DNF is an acronym for did not finish, which is self-explanatory. There will always be books that weren’t appealing to you, weren’t written well enough…
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The literary trinity – How to plan a trilogy successfully?

The literary trinity – How to plan a trilogy successfully?

Unlike a standalone novel, a trilogy offers a deeper dive into the story’s universe. A trilogy has several interesting subplots, more than enough memorable characters, and much more action than you can even imagine. The author gets more flexibility in experimenting with their ideas. In fact, if one of their ideas doesn’t pan out, they can simply adjust it in the following parts. As many benefits as you can see here, though, actually writing a trilogy is more than a herculean task. Because the advantages of a trilogy can also become challenges down the line. While you only plan one storyline for…
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All’s Well That Ends Well – How to give a satisfying ending to your novel?

All’s Well That Ends Well – How to give a satisfying ending to your novel?

A novel with an exciting start (prologue, summary, or first chapter – you take your pick) is always applauded. But what happened to paying attention to an equally important element – the ending? The novel’s conclusion is a lot trickier to nail down than any elements of the book. Why? Because it is responsible for tying everything together and defining the reader’s experience of reading that particular book. More often than not, authors inadvertently focus less on the ending and more on how well they write the story. However, what is the use if you can’t give a story its…
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