Heena is the author of the award-winning novel Deceived. She works as the novel critic and the chief editor at a local publishing house in Pune, India. She is an animal lover as well as an animal activist.
She loves books, music and wine. Travelling and learning about new cultures is an integral part of her life.
She is presently learning Piano and French language.
She lives in Pune, India with her beloved husband and 6 cats.
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How to Write a Book Synopsis with Sample
Learn how to write a powerful book synopsis with a proven structure, expert tips, and a professional sample synopsis.
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How to Design Your Own Book Cover Using Canva (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to design a professional book cover using Canva. A step-by-step guide for self-publishing authors who want stunning covers without hiring a designer.
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From First Draft to Finished Manuscript: A Free 5-Part Live Workshop Series for Writers
If you have completed a draft of your book, or are somewhere stuck in the messy middle of revision, you already know that finishing a draft is not the same as finishing a book. And yet, this is exactly where most writers get stuck. They begin revising without a system. They tweak sentences when the…
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Nonfiction Writers Should Stop Using AI to Write Their Books: An Editorial Perspective from Verbatik Media
Discover why AI-written nonfiction lacks originality, authority, and voice, and how writers should actually use tools like ChatGPT effectively.
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How Authors Actually Make Money From Books (Realistic Guide for 2026)
Discover how authors really earn money from books with royalties, speaking, courses, rights, and more. A realistic guide for aspiring and self-published authors in 2026.
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Is Your Book Ready to Publish? A Professional Manuscript Checklist
Not sure if your book is ready to publish? Use this professional checklist to assess manuscript readiness, and learn when a manuscript assessment is needed.
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How to Self-Publish Your Book in 2026
Planning to self-publish in 2026? Learn the complete process, from editing and design to platforms, pricing, and marketing, with this practical guide.
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You’re Not Undisciplined, You’re Structurally Lost. What Writers Need in 2026 to Finally Finish Their Books
What Writers Need in 2026 to Finally Finish Their Books. Writers today are writing more than ever before. Drafts, notes, half-novels, rewrites, abandoned chapters, we are producing words at an unprecedented scale. Yet completion remains elusive. Let me help you break this loop and FINISH that manuscript using my experience with working authors from around…
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Writing Great Dialogue (Writing Fundamentals #7) with Free Workbook
Learn how to write powerful scenes with clear goals, stakes, conflict, and emotional depth. Watch the Anatomy of a Scene live lecture and download the free workbook.
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Anatomy of a Scene (Writing Fundamentals #6) with Free Workbook
Learn how to write powerful scenes with clear goals, stakes, conflict, and emotional depth. Watch the Anatomy of a Scene live lecture and download the free workbook.
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POV & Voice (Writing Fundamentals #5) with Free Workbook
Learn how Point of View and Voice shape powerful storytelling. Writing Fundamentals #5 with practical examples and a free POV & Voice workbook.
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Worldbuilding (Writing Fundamentals #4) with Free Woorkbook
In Live #2 of the Writing Fundamentals Series, Heena Rathore Pardeshi explores how to create believable, memorable characters. Watch the replay, download free resources, and pre-order her upcoming book The Art of Storytelling for a deeper dive into writing craft.
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Conflict, Story Beats & Character Archetypes (Writing Fundamentals #3) with Free Woorkbooks
In Live #2 of the Writing Fundamentals Series, Heena Rathore Pardeshi explores how to create believable, memorable characters. Watch the replay, download free resources, and pre-order her upcoming book The Art of Storytelling for a deeper dive into writing craft.
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Building Memorable Characters (Writing Fundamentals #2) with Free Ebook
In Live #2 of the Writing Fundamentals Series, Heena Rathore Pardeshi explores how to create believable, memorable characters. Watch the replay, download free resources, and pre-order her upcoming book The Art of Storytelling for a deeper dive into writing craft.
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Anatomy of a Story (Writing Fundamentals #1) with Free Ebook
Learn story structure, plot development, and storytelling techniques in Episode #1 of Heena Rathore Pardeshi’s Writing Fundamentals series, Anatomy of a Story. Watch the live session and download the free 19-page Story Blueprint Workbook to build stronger stories.
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Writing Fundamentals: Free YouTube Live Series on Storytelling (10-Week Guide for Writers)
Join Heena Rathore-Pardeshi’s free 10-week YouTube Live series on Writing Fundamentals. Learn story structure, characters, conflict & more every Saturday.
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How Stephen King’s Works Inspired Me to Become a Writer and an Editor
I still remember the first time I picked up a Stephen King novel. It was a battered old copy of Cell from my local library, and it left me absolutely gobsmacked. I’ve always loved apocalyptic fiction: the chaos, the breakdown of order, the terrifying glimpse of how fragile society really is; and King’s story felt…
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How Romantasy Genre is Reshaping Modern Publishing
Romantasy is more than a trend—it’s transforming publishing. Discover why this fantasy-romance genre is exploding in 2025 and how to write one that sells.
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50 Hidden Writing Tools You’ve Never Heard Of (But Should Be Using) – Part 2
Explore 25 more underrated writing software tools that can transform your workflow. From editing platforms to collaboration tools and creative plotting apps — this is Part 2 of Heena’s expert-curated writing toolkit.
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50 Hidden Writing Tools You’ve Never Heard Of (But Should Be Using) – Part 1
Discover 25 powerful and underrated writing tools you’ve probably never heard of. From AI co-writers to minimalist editors, this is your essential guide to writing smarter in 2025. Curated by Heena Rathore-Pardeshi.
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What Is Editing? Everything You Need to Know
Wondering what editing really means? Learn the different types of editing—developmental, line, copyediting, and proofreading—and why professional editing matters.
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How to Start Writing a Book
Wondering how to start writing a book? Learn exactly where to begin with this practical, encouraging guide for aspiring authors.
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Self-Publishing for Beginners
New to self-publishing? Learn how to self-publish your book step-by-step with this complete beginner’s guide—from manuscript to marketing.
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Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing
Confused between self-publishing and traditional publishing? Discover the pros, cons, and key differences in this ultimate guide for new authors.
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Why Art Is Important in the Time of War: A Reflection on Resistance, Remembrance, and Renewal
Discover why art matters during war. From resistance to remembrance, explore how artists keep humanity alive in the darkest of times.
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How Does Self-Publishing Work? A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how self-publishing works with this complete beginner’s guide. From editing and formatting to publishing platforms and marketing—everything you need to publish your book yourself.
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ChatGPT & Beyond: AI Writing Tools Transforming Publishing for Indian Authors
Discover how Indian authors are using AI writing tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Sudowrite to boost productivity, enhance creativity, and transform publishing. Learn practical tips and avoid common pitfalls.