The term ‘Upmarket’ fiction has been around the literary landscape for a long time now. However, it is only in the recent times that this word has caught the fancy of writers, literary agents and even readers. This abrupt empathy is because of its versatility. Books belonging to this genre …
Sequels are written / developed for literary, performing and visual arts. A sequel is an extended story, a continuation to a prequel. However, it could also be a new story/mission with the same set of characters that have evolved over a period of time. One of the popular subjects in sequels …
After scribbling for months a writer reached a point in his manuscript where he wanted to introduce his protagonist’s illness. Incidentally, that illness was serious. The situation turned him thoughtful. He shifted his glasses over his head, squared his shoulders, crossed one leg over the other, leaned back and pondered …
There is a certain amount of truth in fiction writing – the percentage known only to the author. In fact, most of the fiction is born out of a fact, however minuscule, however vague, and however distant. Koffee with Kiran is no different! It takes a reader on a roller …
Life, most of the times, rivets us to the wall called ‘adversity’. But then, once in a while, it sets us free. It introduces us to the humorous and the lighter side of it. Writers are quick to observe this shift because they are the ones who suffer the most …
Writing a good book is not enough! Those days are passé. Today, the creator has to develop a compelling marketing strategy as well. Writers typically have two ways of selling their work – self-publishing or traditional publishing. In either case they need to market their products ( If a book …
“In the old days books were written by men of letters and read by the public. Nowadays books are written by the public and read by nobody.” ― Oscar Wilde Is the literary landscape experiencing Oscar Wilde’s harsh observation? Have we reached a flash point of mediocrity? Is that the reason …
Here is an interesting question for all you avid readers out there. Does your thirst for ‘Reading’ change with the seasons? Would love to know which period of the year tickles your reading buds the most. Personally, I feel winter and monsoon are great stimulants. These seasons push us inside …
