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 …
A cup of cappuccino costs Rs. 100, give or take a few rupees, depending on the location and the city. It roughly translates into $2. The brewing time for the same is less than 10 minutes. Typically, the content doesn’t last long forcing many to opt for a second round. …
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 …
The history of reading dates back to the invention of writing during the 4th millennium BC ( Source: Wikipedia ). Since then both have evolved in terms of style, substance and accessibility. These twin, essential elements of literary landscape have metamorphosed into interesting strands of varying genres, sub-genres and reading …
When I was a kid, homework and studies were some of the chores that irritated me. I always found some excuse to postpone or delay it. These tasks spoilt my otherwise blissful days. So, what didn’t irritate me? You guessed it right! Freedom, sports, unusual games and stories. Reads like …
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 …
