Last Monday, the 12th of October, my debut novel "The Haveli of Kalipur" got published by Penguin Random House :) It took me two years to write, and another year for the publishing, but it's finally out there. Been tangled up in a dream-like, yet hectic one week, ever since.

It's 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' (2007) told in the way of Stephen King - this is also the way I had pitched to Penguin, btw. :)

It follows Raghav, a brash yet brilliant psychiatrist, who stumbles upon the rumoured-to-be-haunted haveli of Kalipur. What unravels are his attempts to rationalise the strange incidents in the haveli, and the even stranger behaviours of its inhabitants.

If you're a fan of psychological horror/thrillers, or fast-paced and yet creepy settings, please consider giving it a try - https://www.amazon.in/Haveli-Kalipur-Onkar-Bulbule/dp/9377303915

PS - On a personal note, all the stuff they say about not giving up on your idea, to pay your dues by working late nights, and that execution is more important than the idea itself - all of that is true. To my fellow writers here, please don't give up on whatever it is you're working on :)

Hi All,

Out of all the bookcover images for my second book shared below, please provide me your valuable feedback for the same.

Also if you do not mind please list out of these 3 covers out of 10 how much you will give its rating.

Thank you.

Regards,

A fellow author and a writer

Hello everyone!

I’m looking to connect with screenwriters who have compelling, original ideas for a highly commercial Hindi feature film with strong theatrical potential.
I’m open to different genres, including family drama, romantic comedy, suspense thrillers, horror, or any other genre, provided the concept has a strong hook, engaging characters, and the potential to appeal to a wide audience.

One important creative requirement: The story must have a substantial role for a 19-year-old male character. He could be the protagonist, co-protagonist, sub-protagonist, or one of the primary characters whose presence is integral to the narrative. The character should have meaningful scope, and the story should also offer opportunities to cast established, well-known actors in other important roles.

I’m open to hearing about a strong one-line concept, a developed storyline, or an existing screenplay that fits these requirements.

Who should reach out?

Experienced screenwriters with relevant feature-film writing credits are preferred.

Emerging writers and newcomers are equally welcome if they have a genuinely fresh, distinctive concept with strong commercial potential.

If you have a story that fits this brief, please feel free to DM me with a brief introduction, your previous work (if any), and a one-line pitch or short synopsis of the concept. We can discuss further details privately if there’s a potential fit.

I’m particularly interested in stories that offer something fresh, have a compelling narrative engine, and can connect with a broad theatrical audience.

Thank you, and looking forward to discovering some exciting stories and connecting with talented writers!

Does anybody have any idea about where to publish my poems and how??

I'm not sure what I expected today to feel like.

For years this was a file on my laptop with a name like novel_FINAL_v7 that nobody had read. I wrote it at night after work and told people I was "working on something" vaguely enough that they eventually stopped asking.

It's a book now. Paper, a spine, page numbers, an ISBN.

Strangers can buy it.

It's about a woman in Dubai who finds a stranger's journal in a chai shop. She doesn't know who wrote it. She recognises every word.

I'm under no illusions about how it'll sell. Debut, no agent, no platform, assisted publisher. But it exists outside my own head, which was honestly the only thing I wanted when I started.

To anyone still in the draft folder stage, it does end. At some point there's a version you can't improve any more and you just send it.

https://notionpress.com/in/read/if-you-find-this, if anyone's curious.

What happens when 17 students are in a deep silence by making themselves strong and gaining more and more potential to hold themselves in that spine chilling silence as they know for what they are trained or born for to be, When will Guru Viswanathan give them the absolute chance to break their deep silence maintaining session and let them prove their opponents that what actually happens when a long silenced and hiding men/women makes themselves face the hazardous situations, day by day character changing personalities.

Interested readers or authors to know more about what happens further will Guru Viswanathan let his disciples break their long silence walls he made them to build around themselves, DM me.

Why are there authors who exclusively write poetry or rely on AI slop to create their work? There's genuinely a lack of good sci-fi and high fantasy novels in India. And, yes, of course, there are mythology books.

Like, I get it. Mythology and romance are popular genres, but why aren't more people experimenting with other genres? Somebody has to take the initiative, right?

It's the same with readers, too. Sure, you can read whatever you want, but when I see so few recommendations for fantasy, sci-fi, and horror, or so few authors bringing out their stories in these genres, it genuinely frustrates me, especially when these genres seem to do so well elsewhere in the world.

So, I just wanted to have a discussion about why exactly this is the case in India.

We are a higher education startup and need a research oriented writer, who can partner with the founder to write articles/ newsletter on 'challenges and solutions of higher education sector' in India.

We wanted a long term thinking and writing partner, The role will start as a freelance but can grow into a long term engagement or a full time role. Compensation will be competitive.

We have a preference for someone based in Mumbai, but remote is also ok if the work is good.

There are three criteria's basis which we shortlist -

- Deep insightful, research oriented perspectives. generic and surface work does not work for us.

- AI writing is a strict no no, AI can be used for research, but we prefer human writing. And yes, the humanizer writing tools like Walter will also don't work.

- Interest or understanding of higher education/ business ecosystem.

If this is of interest to you.

Please send a 300-400 word assignment on any of the below topics in the DM.

1- Industry- academia integration
2- The real gap between Tier 2 and Tier 3 business schools

Deadline : 30/10/26

I’m looking for beta readers for my comedy novella, Till Peg Do Us Part.

It’s about a middle-aged couple in an urban setting. The wife is going through a midlife crisis and developing an interest in sexual novelty. The husband, meanwhile, is desperately trying to catch up with the consequences of a situation he never saw coming.

Think marital comedy, fragile masculinity, domestic awkwardness, and two people trying to navigate a new phase of their relationship without completely losing their minds.

A quick clarification: this is NOT erotica. The couple won’t even hold hands on the page. The story revolves around sexual awareness, marital dynamics, insecurity, and the wonderfully ridiculous things people do when life refuses to follow the script they had in their heads. And honestly, the title should have given you a fairly good clue about the subject matter.

The humour is character-driven, with deadpan observations, awkward conversations, and a husband whose capacity for rationalisation is considerably greater than his capacity for emotional adaptation.

I’d especially appreciate feedback on the humour, pacing, character development, dialogue, and whether the premise works as a full-length comedy novel.

One small disclaimer: if the mere mention of unconventional sexual interests in a married couple is enough to offend you, this probably isn’t your book. No need to volunteer just to tell me that the subject matter shouldn’t exist.

If anyone here is interested in beta reading, please comment below or DM me. I’d be very grateful for your time and feedback. 🙏

Thank you!

My book The Ink-Stained Soul released recently on amazon and is free on Kindle Unlimited!

It's a Dark Gothic Romantasy, perfect for a halloween read! 👻💀

I'm doing a giveaway for halloween which includes a signed copy and ofcourse loads of bookish goodies!

Its applicable to Indian residents only!

If anyone's interested please check out my insta @lisa_sathya.

The post is pinned there with details !

Also attaching the link of the book here !

If anyone has Kindle Unlimited subscription it's free on there so it would mean a lot if you'll give it a read!!!!❤️❤️❤️

I heard Notion is a fraud and it is asking for payment upfront which I don't wanna give. And I checked Pothi which has a higher printing cost but is it good??

I would like to know what's your favourite cost effective platform??

I already have an ebook on Kindle Amazon

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m a writer and aspiring director from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Since I haven’t been able to find opportunities to work as an Assistant Director, I’ve decided to take a different route and start creating my own original content.

My idea is to build an independent YouTube production channel that creates original mini-series and telefilms, inspired by the kind of content produced by TVF (The Viral Fever) and Tamil channels like Nakkalites.

I want to make good stories with relatable characters and authentic storytelling, starting with small projects and growing step by step.

For this, I’m looking to connect with people who genuinely love filmmaking and want to create something of their own.

🎬 I'm looking for:

- DOPs with camera equipment

- Video editors

- Sound designers

- Aspiring actors and newcomers who want to be part of original stories

I’ll be handling the writing and direction, and we can start with small-budget projects and build our way up together.

I'm not looking for people who are just interested in making money immediately. I'm looking for passionate people who genuinely want to create good content, learn together, and build something meaningful.

If this idea interests you and you'd like to be part of the journey, feel free to DM me!

Especially, if you're a DOP, editor, or sound designer from Kanchipuram, I'd love to connect with you.

Let's create something of our own! ❤️🎬

We are a higher education startup and need a research oriented writer, who can partner with the founder to write articles/ newsletter on 'challenges and solutions of higher education problems' in India.

We wanted a long term thinking and writing partner, but we keep ending up with people that have one of the two challenges.

- Generic and surface insight on the topic, even after research.

- AI slop being passed off as human writing.

We are based out of Mumbai, would prefer having someone in the city who can jam once in a while. But for someone really good, remote is also ok.

We start freelance but If we like the work, this will grow into a long term engagement or a full time role.

How do we go about hiring this person ?

Since this is a community of writers, I would really appreciate if you could point me in the right direction on how to go about hiring the right person.

Edit: basis the suggestion, I have created an assignment post, sharing the link in the comment below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/indianwriters/s/4u9y9AxCNc

This is a bittersweet romantic poetry which states the feelings of an admirer towards his admiration.

A person who is fond of popularity and fame is found to be beautiful, and that is why she tests her admirer... But, though she tests him and puts up conditions for her presence.. he still misses her absence.

To all the aspiring writers, take this unsolicited advice if you are really serious about the craft of writing. 

First and foremost, congratulations for being able to express your innermost thoughts through words. 

You are a gifted person. 

Remember that very few people can write. 

Secondly, when you ask for feedback on how you write, chances are people will try and discourage the talented aspiring writer in you. 

Do not ask for any feedback whatsoever. 

Nobody will give you honest feedback. 

Just write. 

To test the waters, put out a teaser of what you have created. 

Wait for the comments. 

They will be honest. 

They will be brutal. 

They will be devoid of any fakery whatsoever. 

Keep writing. 

The more you write, the more you will learn about your own style of writing. 

The fact of the matter is only you can teach yourself how to become better at writing. 

These feedbacks will confuse you and leave you frustrated.  

Or, if you have the resources, seek help from published writers whose words will carry weight and whose feedback will be authentic.

Or else asking for feedback on online platforms is a wild goose chase unless there is some hidden agenda at play.