Author: Bound Team

If you’re a writer who’s considering hiring a literary agent to pitch your book, you might be wondering what exactly it is that they look for in a manuscript. Here’s the thing: for your book to be picked up by a literary agent, it already has to be brilliant. Understanding what grabs a book agent’s… Continue reading What Publishing Agents Look For In A Manuscript

If you’ve ever dreamed of working in the world of books, The Bound Publishing Course (TBPC) is the launchpad you’ve been looking for. Designed as a comprehensive and practical publishing certification programme, TBPC offers a deep dive into the entire publishing process—whether you’re interested in editorial, marketing, design, or digital strategy. Here are five compelling… Continue reading 5 Reasons to join TBPC

If you want to establish credibility in your industry and share valuable insights, writing a business book can be beneficial. But even the best business books can get lost in an over-saturated industry if they are not presented strategically. Here’s what you need to know while availing book editing services to make sure that your… Continue reading Editing Services for Business Books: What You Need to Know

The Bound Publishing Course is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain insider knowledge about the Indian publishing ecosystem. Whether you’re looking to explore editorial, marketing, design, or publishing rights, how you approach this course can make all the difference. If you’re planning on taking The Bound Publishing Course (TBPC) this year,… Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts to Get the Best out of a Publishing Course

Gone are the days when writers could stay hidden behind their typewriters. In today’s world, readers want to connect with the author as much as with the story. Writing a brilliant book is still the heart of the process, but making sure it reaches the right people now involves something extra: you. Whether you’re just… Continue reading Why Do Authors Need To Market Themselves?

Maybe you’ve finally completed your manuscript and gotten it evaluated and edited. If you’re a first-time author, the next step is probably the most daunting: getting published. If you’re taking the self-publishing route, go ahead and put your story out into the world! If you’re taking the traditional route, you might be considering some literary… Continue reading Do First-Time Authors Need an Agent?

Writing a memoir is like watching a film based on your own life – it’s messy, emotional, and deeply reflective. A professional ghostwriter, comes across people who revisit their most traumatic and defining moments of their lives. They come with boxes of journals, half-written Word docs, or simply a desire to finally say it all… Continue reading Ghostwriting Insights – The Challenges of Writing a Memoir

There’s something powerful about telling your life story. But when it comes time to put pen to paper – or well, fingers to keyboard, one of the first questions to crop up is: What’s the difference between an autobiography and a biography? And which one is the right fit for you? An autobiography is written… Continue reading Autobiography vs Biography – What’s the Difference?

If you’ve never been to a writers’ retreat before, let us do what we do best—use our words to take you inside a day in the life of the Bound Writers’ Retreat. Mornings begin quietly, with birdsong, warm sunlight streaming into heritage villas, and writers gathering with notebooks and coffee in hand. This isn’t just… Continue reading A Day at Our Writers’ Retreat: Learning, Writing, Reflecting

When your manuscript is finally done, the real journey begins, and often with the question – Who do you send it to first—a literary agent or a publisher? Every writer reaches this “Road less travelled” situation – with a lot of hope and confusion. Many writers frantically start emailing and contacting publishers in this dog… Continue reading Agent vs. Publisher: Who Should You Approach First?