How to Write a Book Proposal
What is a book proposal? A book proposal is a document that ideally convinces a publisher to pick up your book for publication. It needs to convince them that your book not only has literary value but it also has to convince the reader that…
5 Lesser Known Genres in Fiction
What are 5 lesser-known genres in fiction? Read our article to find out!
The Next Steps: What to Do with Your NaNoWriMo Manuscript
It’s the first week of December. For writers, that means the end of NaNoWriMo. If you’re a writer who’s undertaken the humungous task of writing a 50k+ word manuscript, then congratulations! You’ve done a fabulous job, and you deserve a long, long winter nap. No…
How To Craft a Murder Mystery Story
A satisfying murder mystery tale is one that’s well-crafted. There’s nothing quite like it, is there? The high stakes, the building tension, the way the author lures you into rooting for the detective, it truly takes immense skill and attention to craft. But what are the things you should consider while crafting a murder mystery story? Well, let’s get straight into it!
Beta Reader vs Editor: What’s the Difference?
When you finish writing a book, you can’t just send it off to the publisher without editing it or getting some feedback on it. But proper editing and just getting feedback and two very different things. Editing is done by a trained editor who checks…
How to Steer Clear of Tokenism in Your Novel?
How do you steer clear of tokenism in your novel and represent characters from marginalized communities wih respect and empathy? Read this article to find out.
How to Create Depth in Characters
Characters make the core part of your story. They are the ones that provide depth and guide the story forward. As of its most crucial elements, it becomes important that your characters are well-rounded and compelling. Last year, we wrote extensively about the various types of…
Webinar: What are Indian Publishers Looking For?
The Indian publishing industry is a myriad one with new writers having to navigate its lanes all on their own. Making this process easier for you, PaperTrue has organized an expert panel-led webinar on what Indian publishers are looking for. Read this article to get the details!
10 Reasons to Take Part in NaNoWriMo
National Novel Writing Month, affectionately known as ‘NaNoWriMo’ calls upon writers from all over the world to complete 50k words in a month. Read this article to find out why your writing will benefit if you participate!