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Write or Wrong
"While working under a stern publisher who dealt with his staff like a military commander, the protagonist said something to the publisher that made him start sweating in the month of December. What did he say? What did the astrologer who claimed to have served under Subhash Chandra Bose in the INA and predicted the time of death of some Indian political leaders, reveal to the protagonist? The unseen and unknown remote employers connected to the protagonist through the Internet make the protagonist wonder if he is living in an Orwellian 1984 or The Brave New World of Huxley! Is it too late when the protagonist discovers he is working for a Pakistani company? Does the protagonist eventually catch up with Melissa, a fly-by-night, faceless, remote employer? The publishing world is changing rapidly today, when everyone is a writer and reader alike, and getting published can be a cakewalk. Read on..."
242 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2016
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March 20, 2016
Woah what a book!
I got this one as a free giveaway. This book is very insightful and intriguing at the same time, very different from the contemporary books available. I enjoyed it.
I got this one as a free giveaway. This book is very insightful and intriguing at the same time, very different from the contemporary books available. I enjoyed it.
December 16, 2016
"Write or Wrong" was definitely an enjoyable read. I especially like that it was original and unique, unlike anything I had read before, which is a remarkable trait nowadays. It's the kind of book that crosses genres and would be enjoyable to a lot of different people. I look forward to more works by the author in the future. It took me a while to read it since I read it between other books, but that did not detract from it in any way. It would be an excellent take-along book while travelling.
I won my copy of this book from the Goodreads website and I appreciate the opportunity to read and review it. I would rate it 4.7-4.8. (I have a soft spot for unique works).
I won my copy of this book from the Goodreads website and I appreciate the opportunity to read and review it. I would rate it 4.7-4.8. (I have a soft spot for unique works).
March 6, 2017
i love it
May 25, 2016
I got a copy of the book from the publisher for an honest review.
Write or Wrong is very relatable and exposes the realities of the publishing world. The book is highly intriguing and the writing style of the author is very lucid which made the whole experience much more enjoyable. The one liners and phrases were simply too good.
All in all a very captivating, insightful and enjoyable read.
Write or Wrong is very relatable and exposes the realities of the publishing world. The book is highly intriguing and the writing style of the author is very lucid which made the whole experience much more enjoyable. The one liners and phrases were simply too good.
All in all a very captivating, insightful and enjoyable read.
April 15, 2018
Write or Wrong takes us through two journeys - one, that of the protagonist; and the other, that of the publishing world through the years.
This book gives off a vibe of autobiography with liberal amounts of humor. While the protagonist narrates his various experiences in life, he is also chronicling the history of publishing industry, its exponential growth which eventually dies down, only to give way to the online world. Instead of simply stating the facts in a grey tone, the author paints us a flamboyant picture of this rich history through his life experiences with a touch of philosophy and fun.
The protagonist, whose name we never learn during the course of the book, believes that his career course was set by a promise that he made to his teacher in fifth grade to become a writer. Destiny makes sure that unlike his contemporaries from the army school, he does not join the Defense Academy but goes on to study philosophy; fate intervenes again as he tries to clear civil service exams vehemently but fate points him to copy writing. And thus begins his career that enlightens the reader about the truths of the huge industry of publishing.
While I enjoyed the book a lot, I wish the summary of the book did more justice to the book or made me want to pick it up initially. This was a chance experiment that turned out to be a delightful experience. This book deserves a better blurb in my opinion. So if you are looking to read this book, please do not be put off by the summary. It is definitely an inspiration to anyone who one day wishes to publish their own work and is interested in a writing career.
*A review copy was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review*
This book gives off a vibe of autobiography with liberal amounts of humor. While the protagonist narrates his various experiences in life, he is also chronicling the history of publishing industry, its exponential growth which eventually dies down, only to give way to the online world. Instead of simply stating the facts in a grey tone, the author paints us a flamboyant picture of this rich history through his life experiences with a touch of philosophy and fun.
The protagonist, whose name we never learn during the course of the book, believes that his career course was set by a promise that he made to his teacher in fifth grade to become a writer. Destiny makes sure that unlike his contemporaries from the army school, he does not join the Defense Academy but goes on to study philosophy; fate intervenes again as he tries to clear civil service exams vehemently but fate points him to copy writing. And thus begins his career that enlightens the reader about the truths of the huge industry of publishing.
While I enjoyed the book a lot, I wish the summary of the book did more justice to the book or made me want to pick it up initially. This was a chance experiment that turned out to be a delightful experience. This book deserves a better blurb in my opinion. So if you are looking to read this book, please do not be put off by the summary. It is definitely an inspiration to anyone who one day wishes to publish their own work and is interested in a writing career.
*A review copy was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review*
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