The hate u give by Angie Thomas: A Book review

Have you read The hate you give by Angie Thomas? What are your favorite young adult books? Do you read young adult books? Let’s chat.

Join the Comment 4 Comment Challenge 2021!

Have you signed for the Comment 4 Comment Challenge 2021 edition? Were you part of the past years’ challenges? Let us chat.

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Can beta readers steal your work?

One of the major concerns for indie authors when hiring a beta reader is about the safety of their manuscript. Can beta readers steal my work? Will they publish my manuscript as theirs? Will they rip my beloved characters off me? These questions must plague your mind,...

Create a blogging schedule that you’ll actually stick to

How hard is it for you to create a blogging schedule that you’ll stick to? What are the challenges you face when you make one? Let us talk.

Why are guest posts important to indie authors?

Writing a book is just a part of your job as an indie author. Marketing your indie books is a huge task that begins after you finish your manuscript and get it published. As an indie writer, it is entirely up to you to get the word out there and get everyone...

How to finish what you start: Stop being a serial starter

Do you often start projects/habits/hobbies passionately, and then leave them unfinished and unforgotten? Been there, done that. But what matters is do you do this too often? If yes, what are you doing to finish what you start - be it a new personal project, a business...

120+ Hashtags for bookstagram to boost your reach right now!

How do you choose your hashtags for bookstagram? Do you have an Instagram account specifically for books/reading and writing? Let’s talk.

Choose the ideal beta reader: Qualities to look for

Finding your ideal beta reader might seem to be daunting task, especially if it were your first time using the services of a professional beta reader. Let us talk about some of the qualities that you might want to look while you choose the ideal beta reader for your...

Beginners Guide to SEO for bloggers – Things You Can Do Today!

SEO or Search Engine Optimization are just techniques to help the search engines find your site easily. Do you focus on SEO as a blogger?

5 tips to working with beta readers

Have you worked with beta readers before? Or have you acted as one yourself? Let us know about your beta reader experiences.

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Gayathri loves reading, recommending books and talking about bookish things in real life. Her blog is just an extension of that habit. She has been reviewing since 2010 and her short stories have been published as parts of anthologies. When she is not reading books or creating online content, she works as a writer and a digital marketer. She lives currently at Dubai.

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The one at the new house: Sunday Musings #125

The one at the new house: Sunday Musings #125

Today I am reporting from our new apartment. Yes, we have moved and looks like we are almost settled. There are a few more boxes to be unpacked but they can stay for now. We do have to make some purchases soon. As for the new house, I am delighted by the amount of...

The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe – A book review

The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe – A book review

Who knows how long it has been since I wrote a review? Actually I know, it has been almost 6 months. But here I am with one. So read on to find how The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe turned out for me. About The Girls I've Been Book Name: The Girls I've Been Author:...