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23 Nov

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

Pranjali WakdeArticles

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…

02 Nov

Literary ‘Ghost’ing – All you need to know about ghostwriting

Booked4Books NetworkArticles

Did you know that many believe Shakespeare actually had other people writing his dramas? Or that more than 50% of non-fiction published in recent years has been ghostwritten? Yes, that’s right, ghostwriting is very prevalent in the literary community. Even if the general views about it are unfavourable (for no good reason). Because of the apprehensive opinions about ghostwriting, it is no wonder that not many are aware of its actual definition. Everyone assumes it is one person hiring another writer to write a book and then taking all the credit. Ghostwriting, however, is very much nuanced and professional. What…

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29 Oct

50 Shades of Love – Popular Tropes in Romantic Fiction

Pranjali WakdeArticlesLegend, Romantic Fiction

A romance story always involves the same thing – two characters falling in love (and making readers fall for the pair as well). But the way these stories are written differs greatly. One pair may go from hating each other to falling in love, while the other may be childhood friends still pining for each other. This difference is precisely what the literary world refers to as tropes. A trope is a blueprint for the actions that will help move the characters’ stories forward. While it is present in almost every genre, the romance tropes are more familiar and well-known…

15 Oct

Six Indian Horror Books to Read This Halloween

Shivani NaiduArticles

One of the very few guilty pleasures that we all have is reading horror novels or watching horror movies. As a literary genre, horror is designed to shock, scare, or disgust the reader while also creating an eerie, unsettling environment. It frequently focuses on the supernatural to elicit anxiety in readers. Stephen King, a well-known late-twentieth-century horror writer, is credited with many books and several short stories. Following in his footsteps, a plethora of Indian authors have developed a niche in the horror genre. These Indian horror books are deeply ingrained in Indian culture and never fail to startle and…

13 Oct

7 Popular Bookstagrammers you should follow in 2022!

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesBookstagram, coffeeandbookss, slashget, whatshotblog

Let’s say you have an unrivalled passion for books and reading – and can read everything under the sun. You can either keep reading like that… or turn your passion into a little sidebusiness, which is what the bookstagrammers do! We all know who bookstagrammers are – booklovers who share valuable book content for readers to explore! There are many bookstagrammers online who provide some of the best bookish content you’ll ever see. It, therefore, becomes a challenge to find the content you can vibe with, something that fits your preferences the best. To tackle that, here’s a list of…

11 Oct

Abhimanyu: The Golden Prince

Booked4Books NetworkArticles, Excerpts

ABHIMANYU, the beloved son of Arjuna is one of the most endearing figures of Indian mythology. The Golden Prince, blazed across the realm of myth like an effervescent comet that lit up the heavens, yet was extinguished far too soon. Anuja Chandramouli, bestselling author of Arjuna, takes apart a familiar narrative and puts it back together with originality and flair, delivering a profoundly moving take on a classic text. Narrated with deep intensity, Abhimanyu’s saga unfolds, shedding light on unexplored aspects of his remarkable life and extraordinary persona. Booked4Books in association with the author brings an exclusive chapter from the…

06 Oct

Women authors who shaped literature

Shivani NaiduArticles

Some of history's most significant women have been authors, poets, and essayists, breaking down societal barriers, challenging the status quo, and defying the rules through the art of writing. So, who is in charge of the literary world? GIRLS. It's time to recognize the authors who changed the literature world because women writers have been making a lot of progress for a very long time. Not that you ever need an occasion to sing the praises of outstanding women in literature, but it’s not too late to recognize the numerous female authors who have made history. While the list could…

30 Sep

How to make a character really creepy?

Pranjali WakdeArticles

A creepy character may not have the importance the protagonist, love interest or villain has – but there are more than essential in most stories.These can appear in any form – a stalker, someone simply off-putting, a villain, or even the staple entities from the horror stories. They give the story an edge –luring the readers into the narrative even more. But their role helps more in furthering the plotline, though it may be more subtle. For instance, if it’s a stalker in a romance book, they just give more incentive to bring the protagonist and their love interest closer.…

22 Sep

Best Books For Mental Health

Shivani NaiduArticlesFirst, We Make The Beast Beautiful

Books are our best friends. It can give us comfort in the form of words. They can serve as a gateway to other worlds, a bridge to a different past or future, a base for philosophies, and a support system in times of need. Reading, in a literal sense, can transform your brain and establish distinct patterns within it, according to study. Reading allows you to discover new facts and abilities that you may not have known previously. While suffering from a mental illness might feel isolating, 20 percent of the United State population Trusted Source suffers from it each…