The Lake Palace glittered like a gem on the Pichola, looking like something from a dream, or rather something from an expensive advertisement in a glossy magazine. Vikram’s taxi lurched through Udaipur’s narrow lanes before depositing him at the jetty where a private boat waited to ferry wedding guests across the lake. Three days, Vikram… Continue reading Plus None – Maryann Taylor
Ba was eighty-three years old, barely five feet tall even in her best slippers, and she was about to go to war. She sat on the corner of the sofa in her granddaughter’s flat in Ghatkopar and surveyed her troops. Thirty-two relatives crammed into a living room meant for maybe fifteen, all talking at once,… Continue reading Italian Marble and Pearls – Nirav Mehta
Tina. Tina. Tina. Do you know it all began with you? I was six, or seven when I saw you, but I found you in retrospection. Do people get crushes when they are six or seven? Maybe they do, maybe they don’t. I still don’t know, but looking back, maybe I did. Maybe it feels… Continue reading Letter to Tina Malhotra from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai – Gayatri Varma
Dear Rosa Diaz, I first met you in quarantine. The world outside had come to a stop, but inside, everything was falling apart. I was mourning the loss of people I loved. The pain wasn’t loud or theatrical. It was still and heavy. It lived in the silence of every room. I turned to Brooklyn… Continue reading Letter to Rosa Diaz from Brooklyn 99 – Abhigya Singh
Hey Shaleen, I hope you’re doing great. Hard to believe that its been almost 17 years since we graduated college. Wow, that feels like another lifetime. You were my best friend and I was too naïve to assume that it would be forever. Looking back, I was this shy introverted girl, and couldn’t imagine even… Continue reading Letter to Shaleen from Jaane Tu Ya Jaana Na – Priyanka Sankaran
What comes to mind when you hear about a travel writing retreat? An inspired novelist in the mountains, already working on their third draft? A poet by the sea, crafting their beautiful verses like it’s second nature? Yes, they are invited. But so are you! A travel writing retreat is not just for established writers… Continue reading Who is the Ideal Participant for the Travel Writing Retreat
A travel writing retreat isn’t just a break from your everyday routine; it’s an important part of your writing journey. Beyond the beautiful landscapes, quiet mornings, and peace, you’ll gain skills that not only help you during your retreat but will stay with you long after you return home. Whether you’re a beginner or a… Continue reading The skills you’ll take home from a travel writing retreat
You want to write a book. You have an idea. But you’re struggling to bring it to life, weighed down by never-ending to-do lists, tight deadlines, and the everyday hustle. You long for a space where you can fully focus on your writing, disconnect from the digital noise, and make real progress on your manuscript.… Continue reading 5 Signs You’re Ready for a Writing Retreat
If you love exploring new places and have a way with words, travel writing might feel like a dream career. But how do you actually get started? Is it enough to just describe your last vacation? And how do travel writers stand out in a world overflowing with Instagram captions and blog posts? We spoke… Continue reading How to Start Travel Writing: A Beginner’s Guide from Mentors and Writers
In a world where AI can generate poems, stories, and even manuscripts, writing from original experience has taken a backseat for most people. With a perfectly crafted prompt and one single click, we can generate various kinds of content we want within mere seconds. Agreeably, it makes lives easier and faster, but the question arises:… Continue reading Why Travel Writing Retreat Is More Relevant Than Ever in the Age of AI
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