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10 Jun

Celebrating the (19)20s in the (20)20s

Pranjali WakdeArticlesMrs Dalloway, The Great Gatsby, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, The Wasteland, The Weary Blues, Ulysses, Women in Love

By Pranjali Wakde If one is to give an example of the phrase ‘History repeats itself, then it is the 1920s being mirrored in the 2020s. Not only are the depressing events of the century-old decade being repeated, but there are also some stark parallels in the deceptively advanced developments of the two. The 1920s was known as the Roaring Twenties – and roaring, they were. The Great War was recently done with, with the Spanish Flu taking its place in the world. The depressing vibes carried themselves into the 20s, transforming society into an exact opposite of what it…

09 Jun

Top Ingredients of an Amazing Thriller

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesA compelling story, A Race against time, An ending nobody thought of, Twists, Unique Characters

By Bhavika While a comedy, romance and drama may be genres not enjoyed by all but Thriller is one that gets everyone’s blood moving! The enjoyment, the craze and the ‘woooh’ factor that thrillers generate is unmatched. Be it Agatha Christie or Gillian Flynn or James Patterson, the genre has seen some of the best writings and techniques. Today, we are here to share with you the top ingredients to spice up the thriller that you are working on. A compelling story Well, what is good writing without a good story? A strong sense of ‘thrill’ and ‘curiosity’…

02 Jun

5 effective hacks to promote your self-published book

Booked4Books NetworkArticles

Writing a book requires you to pour in all your efforts, sweat and grit. Many of the authors are only excited and patient till this time but what they fail to understand is that book promotion is also an integral part of this journey. In case you have only written a book for self-satisfaction, your efforts for marketing can be less but in case you want to reach out to a wider range of audience and strike the chords of their heart, you will have to imbibe some of the key marketing skills. Maintain a blog/website of your own- Your…

31 May

How to be a good content writer

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesAbility to meet deadlines, Adaptability, Authenticity, Communication, Editing skills, Language, Patience and willingness to learn, Strong research, Understanding SEO

“Make it simple. Make it memorable. Make it inviting to look at. Make it fun to read.” – Leo Burnett. Content writing can be unrequited for those who do not have the passion to engage the audience. As content writing has been growing leaps and bounds in an era of digital marketing, ain’t it a perfect time to get enlightened about what it takes to be a good content writer. While a successful content writer’s life may look enviable, it takes a lot of effort and time in addition to your passion for writing to reach these top places. You…

26 May

Toni Morrison – an unprecedented literary genius.

Pranjali WakdeArticlesA Mercy, Beloved, Song of Solomon, Tar Baby, The Bluest Eye

By Pranjali Wakde The 20th century gave birth to many great authors and while all of them are amazing in their own way, no one can reach the genius of Toni Morrison! One of the most influential personalities in literature, Toni Morrison was everything patriarchy would willingly try to squash out - a black woman writer. It is, therefore, inspiring to see how she defied all the odds and achieved great heights, including winning prestigious awards, such as the Pulitzer Prize in Literature, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and not to forget, the Nobel Prize in Literature. Even if she…

12 May

Shakespeare: Ahead of his time

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesAntonio Vs Shylock, Belmont Vs Venice, Business Vs Love

By Nital Jain Shakespeare is undoubtedly the most influential and noteworthy poet, playwright and dramatist. Shakespeare‘s collection of 154 love sonnets is possibly one of the most beautifully written in the English language. He set a very high benchmark for both the Elizabethan era and the contemporary modern world. During his days he covered all the possible genres of writing, love, greed, power and ambition that are very relatable even now. While writing he made up his own words when he couldn’t express his thoughts and maybe that is why he is considered one of the first professional writers. His…

11 May

Seven Best Books Written By P.G. Wodehouse

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesJeeves, Jeeves in the Offing, Joy in the Morning, Right Ho, Something Fresh, Summer Lightning, Thank you, The Mating Season

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04 May

Most people don’t know these 5 books that inspired movies!

Booked4Books NetworkArticles7 Khoon Maaf, Adiga's book, Aisha, Emma, Lootera, Omkara, Othello, Seven husband, The Last Leaf, The White Tiger

We're pretty sure that we all have seen the movie 'Dil Bechara' by our late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. We're confident that 90% of our viewers must have already known that the film was based on the book 'Fault in our stars.' This was a popular movie, so many of us know about this, but what about the others? So our team decided to present five such films that our Janata might not know that they are based on a book! Before we begin, one of the questions that everybody has in mind is: What is better, a book or…

03 May

Seven Popular Romance Novels By Indian Authors

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesTHE PROMISE, THE RIGHT SWIPE, TWO STATES, WISH I COULD TELL YOU, YOU ARE THE BEST WIFE

By Nital Jain People in India love romance whether it is a Shahrukh Khan movie or be it a Chetan Bhagat novel, they want it all. All these love novels entice us maybe because of the sweet nothings that couples say and do or the plot seems relatable, Indian authors have worked wonders when it comes to love and romance novels. We have curated a list of romance books that are popular in India just for you! 1. Wish I could tell you by Durjoy Dutta Considering that the largest section of the Indian population is middle class,…

27 Apr

Seven incredible books on Influencing people

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesHow to win friends and influence people, Influence Without Authority, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Methods of Persuasion: How to Use Psychology to Influence Human Behavior, Say More: Three Habits to Influence Others and Make Things Happen, Start with why, Talk Less, The power of influence

Many of us suffer in our day-to-day lives cause we cannot influence others to follow us or believe in us. And it's okay, but you might need to change this scenario if you are aspiring to become a leader in the future or simply want to be the center of attraction. So, we decided to help you by bringing seven books that can help you in influencing others. We have picked something that can help versatile personalities; give it a look, and you will definitely find a book that suits you. Start with why by Simon Sinek "There are…