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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10 Steps to Writing an Autobiography Without Emotional Bias
Discover the key steps to writing an autobiography without emotional bias, ensuring a balanced and authentic narrative of your life story. Learn how to differentiate facts from feelings, seek multiple perspectives, and maintain a neutral tone for a truthful autobiography.
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Writing an Autobiography: Solo Journey vs. Professional Help
Explore the nuances of writing your autobiography. Discover the benefits and challenges of writing solo or with professional help, illustrated with examples from renowned autobiographies. Uncover insights and tips to guide your autobiographical journey.
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Webinar #7: Mastering the Book Writing Journey; From Inspiration to Publication
Hello, dear writers. We’d like to invite you to join us for an enlightening webinar that promises to be a beacon for budding authors and seasoned writers alike. “Mastering the Book Writing Journey” is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted process of bringing a book to life. From the nascent stages of idea generation and…
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Unlock the Secrets of Book Writing: Join Our Exclusive Workshop
The art of writing is as intricate as it is beautiful. Each word you pen has the potential to transport readers into a world of your making, to make them feel emotions deeply, and to leave an indelible mark on their souls. If you’ve ever dreamt of weaving tales, both fictional and non-fictional, and sharing…
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Kindle Direct Publishing: Choosing Categories
In the vast universe of Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing, it’s not just the quality of your book that dictates success; it’s also where you position it. Think of Amazon as a colossal bookstore. If your book is tucked away in a remote corner, the likelihood of a reader stumbling upon it dwindles. However, if it’s…
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Digital Platforms for Self-Publishing in 2023
The literary landscape has transformed dramatically in recent years, with an increasing number of authors turning to self-publishing. This shift owes much to the digital platforms that have emerged, simplifying the self-publishing process and providing a wider reach. If you’re an aspiring author looking to navigate this space, here’s a list of some of the…
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The Evolution of Book Publishing in India
In my two decades of experience in the Indian publishing sector, I’ve witnessed an unprecedented evolution in the realm of books. The trajectory of this change is not only fascinating but also indicative of India’s ever-evolving literary tastes and global influence.
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Decoding Editing: Developmental, Substantive, and Copy Editing Explained
In the labyrinth of the literary world, the term ‘editing’ can seem like a multi-faced monster. It’s not just about proofreading a manuscript for grammar or punctuation errors; it’s a more nuanced process, often involving multiple stages, each with its purpose and focus. Three primary types of editing that often pique a writer’s interest are…
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Ghostwriting: Giving Voice to Your Ideas
Ghostwriting is a collaborative writing process where a professional writer, known as a ghostwriter, works closely with an author to create written content that is attributed to the author. The primary goal of ghostwriting is to bring the author’s ideas, stories, or expertise to life in a way that reflects their unique voice and style.…
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Mastering The Art of Writing: Tips for Beginners
In the vast and diverse world of literature, every writer begins their journey with a single word, a lone idea, a fleeting thought. But how does one transform these elements into a compelling narrative? Writing, often perceived as a mere act of stringing words together, is so much more profound. It’s an art form, a…
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Developing Unique Characters: Bringing Life to Your Story
Characters are the heart and soul of any narrative. They’re the ones readers root for, cry with, and celebrate. As a writer, your primary task is to breathe life into these characters, ensuring they resonate with authenticity and depth. But, how can one create standout characters that leave a lasting impact? Here are some strategies…
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10 Common Difficulties New Writers Face
Writing is a beautiful and rewarding craft, but it’s not without its challenges, especially for new writers embarking on their literary journey. Whether you’re working on your first novel, short story, or blog post, here are 10 common difficulties that new writers often encounter and some tips on how to overcome them. 10 Common Difficulties…
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In Search of the Muse: A Quest for Creative Inspiration
The enigmatic nature of creativity has compelled countless writers, artists, and thinkers to embark on the profound journey of finding their muse. Sylvia Plath, Stephen King, and Simone de Beauvoir, luminaries of their respective fields, have each contemplated the elusive muse’s presence and significance in the creative process. In this exploration, we delve into their…
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Book Editing Costs in India
Book Editing, as we all know, is finally picking up in India. And with Developmental Editing now finally receiving its own Wikipedia Page, people are now more aware of why developmental editing or editing, in general, is important for books. But before we get into the cost of book editing in India, let me first…
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5 Reasons To Get Your Book Edited By A Professional Editor
So you’ve finished your novel? Now the next step is to go to KDP and upload your novel, right? WRONG! What about editing? But why? You might ask. Well, for starters, you do not want to charge your readers for a DRAFT. And unless you get your book edited by a professional, your book is…
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Vlog: Edit With Me #1
Have a look at how I edit my client’s manuscripts. I use Track Changes in Microsoft Word for MacBook for marking all the changes and then create a separate file with notes and suggestions and an Unmarked File with all the changes accepted for easy reading for the author. This is how I do it…
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Vlog: Editing, Podcasting and Other Things
Trying to bring you all up to speed on what’s been going on in my life over the last couple of weeks and months. If you wish to book an edit for your manuscript, visit this page – Editing.
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In Conversation With Author Ryan Harper Jones
In this exclusive episode of Coffee Conversations, listen to author Ryan Harper Jones from the UK talk about his latest release A Council Of Ghosts, a coming-of-age complex magical fantasy children’s book along the lines of Harry Potter. Author Ryan shares his journey of writing this book over a period of 5 years, and his overall…
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Creative Writing Workshop
Do you want to become an author or a published writer? Do you want to write a book? Do you want to finish a book that you have already started writing? Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. Creative Writing Workshop Workshop Details: Duration: 3 hours Date: 18th June 2022 Time: 10 am to 1:00 pm Platform: Zoom Fees:…
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Book Vlog: 10 Books I read in March 2022
March turned out to be a month full of Greer Hendrix and Lisa Jewel’s books. Watch my latest vlog to find out what I read and if I liked them! But why so many mystery-thriller reads? The answer is RMFAO’s Mystery-Thriller challenge! RMFAO (Reading My Frigging A** Off), is my book group on Goodreads and…
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16 New Courses In Creative Writing
There was a time one had to spent hours trying to find a decent course on writing that would teach at least something on writing that would help a budding writer. Fast forward to today, there are so many new courses that it is getting increasingly difficult to choose from or even keep a tab…
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Never Enough: Story Of A Woman
When I was born, my gender was never enough When I was a toddler, my growth was not good enough When I was 10-years old, my marks in school were never enough When I was a teen, my weight was never right When I chose my subject, my hardwork was never enough When I went…
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Word Of Week #50 – Belligerent
WOW – Word Of The Week is a weekly feature that I came up with in the year 2015 in order to learn new words and their meaning in the English language and improve my vocabulary. If you wish to participate and post about WOW then, by all means, feel free to do so. A…
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Fiction Writing Bootcamp 2022
Fiction Writing Bootcamp 2022 – Learn from scratch to advanced. After almost a year, I am back with a much requested class for everyone who missed it last year. This year, I have included a module on publishing basics as well in order to help writers draft their query letters and proposals for submission to…