In this blogpost, we explore the oft-given advice- Read More and how reading for authors can help them ace their craft.

Among all the advice given to writers, one suggestion appears so often that it risks sounding obvious: Read more.

For many authors, especially those actively working on a manuscript, this can feel counte...

Team Keemiya is in conversation with author Geetha Balagopal, whose essay is a part of Our Stories Are Us: Voices of Love, Loss, and Longing (MyndStories, 2026).

Geetha Balagopal
Contributor, Our Stories Are Us: Voices of Love, Loss, and Longing

Geetha Balagopal is the proud mother of two lovely daug...

Team Keemiya is in conversation with author Nikitha Warriar, whose essay is a part of Our Stories Are Us: Voices of Love, Loss, and Longing (MyndStories, 2026).

Nikitha Warriar
Contributor, Our Stories Are Us: Voices of Love, Loss, and Longing

Nikitha started her career as an IT engineer, but writing ...

In this blogpost, we explore what the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 shortlist tells us about the fine art of writing.

The announcement of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 shortlist is, as always, a moment of celebration, but it is also a moment worth pausing over.

Selected from 7,806 entries, this year’s 25 shortlisted writer...

In this blogpost, we share what, how, and when to pitch your book in India.

For most writers, the idea of stepping out and trying to pitch your book comes with a mix of excitement and hesitation. After months or even years of writing, editing, and reworking your manuscript, there comes a point where you begin to wonder:

“Is this r...