This editor explains series and pretty much everything on the blog has been in limbo. A swollen knuckle, repeat tennis elbow, probably carpal tunnel and an eye bleed all within one year. Yes, it wasn’t a pretty picture of the eye, but it looked worse than it was. This has always been a place for …
When an author works with an editor it is not only about the manuscript and the text but about what the author wants to convey through their book. No wonder an author needs to analyse and evaluate various parameters before choosing an editor. This interview series is an exercise to ensure that the search is …
Today for the editor interview series I am pleased to welcome an extremely dedicated, passionate and talented editor. The idea that copyeditors in India should have a tribe, a forum, and a group of fellow editors across the country and area of expertise was the brainchild of Mr. Vivek Kumar, founder Indian Copyeditors Forum. I …
As a member of the Indian Copyeditors Forum, I have met editors from various fields during our offline and online meetups. You can catch the weekly zoom sessions on various aspects of editing that are conducted by leading experts. I have been fortunate to publish a book that helps you understand the basics of editing required …
The first series of interviews for authors in 2021 and what better day to feature a book about Sikh history than on Gurpurab. Wish all my readers a happy and healthy Gurpurab. This post was planned for last year but it was not to be with 2021 managing to bring disorder to all my plans. …
Indian Copyeditors Forum is a group for Indian editors and I have met editors from various fields during our offline and online meetups. You can catch the weekly zoom sessions here on various aspects of editing that are conducted by leading experts. I connected with Shivani through ICF and am impressed with her repertoire and …
All editors are readers first, the love of reading translates into their work and editing. Today I welcome another multi-talented editor, Urbi to Eloquent Articulation. Urbi Bhaduri is a traditionally published writer, editor and literary arts educator. She has worked extensively in the development sector with adolescents and young adults living on the urban margins, facilitating learning …
Editing is a vast area of work with unlimited variations. Luckily for the authors, writers, and readers so do the editors. On the blog, today is an editor I have known for a few years now and have always enjoyed the work Dhivya does. The journey of an editor is layered with constant learning at …
If you are looking for insights into editing nonfiction and academic editing, then Anupam Choudhury is your man. I met him in New Delhi last year and further in our Indian Copyeditors Forum group. I am impressed with his knowledge, skills, and ability to solve problems and support others. Anupam is humble, hardworking with a …
A multi-talented, passionate entrepreneur who is also a self-taught editor. You would also have seen him in the recent ICF Zoom session I was a part on ‘Beta-reading’. You can also catch it here on my YouTube Channel. Creating worlds, spinning tales and fixing prose; Varun is a man who wears many hats. A ghostwriter, …
Welcome to the second installment of the Editor interview series where I try to demystify the shy, studious and fastidious editors. You can read the earlier post here. The ones who ensure all your p’s and q’s are in order. The same folks who are responsible for making your words shine and stories glow in …
Supporting writers and authors in their journey to publishing that elusive book are the editors. Silent folks that work behind the scenes to ensure the best copy possible. The writing process is both easy and complicated. The stories that an author writes are fine-tuned by an editor, but finding the right editor can be a …
Blogging is your own, personal space and a reflection of who you are, a place for your thoughts, views, and creativity. It is an extension of your mind and you must try your best to make sure it is easily accessible, user-friendly and easy to connect. Here are 7 Blogging Basics you must follow for …
She stands and stands out. She asks and achieves. She aspires and acquires. She stops not till she is at the top. An enigma, multifaceted, and multi talented. She is strong, she is steadfast, she stands out and she blends in. Her aura is ethereal, delicate yet solid. Her courage multi-layered, her wisdom spans eons. …
This book, A to Z of Blogging gives insights in managing all possible aspects of your blog. What attributes one must keep in mind while trying to establish oneself as a blogger. What to do and where not to waste our time. The tips, ideas, and the technical jargon are all explained in a very …