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Books are brain-gain, reels are brain-drain. 2025 is the best time to write and publish your book in India. From idea validation to editing, publishing, and marketing—here’s your complete guide to becoming an author.
A Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Publishing in India
Unlike in the West, where writing is seen as a creative career with structure, writers in India often limit themselves — focusing only on the writing and hoping their book will somehow “find its readers.”
Writers in India Face Unique Challenges Compared to the West?
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Book Writing & Publishing Mentorship
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Why Most Writers Fail in India
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