Kadambari

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Kadambari is a book of essays on writing, craft, and business, published by Ratika Deshpande.

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kadambari.bearblog.dev

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Writing Craft Business

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2024-05-24 •

The author announces that all future essays for Kadambari will be posted on their blog instead of the book's website. They explain that merging the two platforms will help them manage their workload better and receive feedback mor...

2024-05-20 •

The blog post discusses the three big mistakes the author made as a freelance writer - exhaustion, exploration, and fear. The author emphasizes the importance of discipline, focusing on pitching, and overcoming the fear of rejecti...

2024-05-14 •

The author reflects on their experience with organizing drafts and how it can be a distraction from actual writing. They discuss their personal system of keeping drafts sorted and the importance of focusing on completing stories a...

2024-05-07 •

Writing about pain and suffering can be cathartic, but it is not necessary to write about the things that have hurt you. The author shares her experience of trying to write about her mother's brain surgery and realizing that she h...

2024-05-05 •

The author discusses the challenges of writing a first draft, the fear of imperfection, and the pressure of perfectionism. They emphasize the importance of powering through the writing process and being honest about the struggles ...

2024-04-17 •

The blog post discusses how to read literary magazines as a writer in order to understand the tastes of the editors and increase the chances of getting published. It provides guidelines on what to read, how to save favorite storie...

2024-04-06 •

The author reflects on her journey of submitting to literary magazines, sharing insights on curating reading material, understanding the publication process, and setting criteria for selecting magazines to submit to. She emphasize...

2024-04-02 •

The blog post discusses the process of finding one's voice in writing, comparing it to learning how to ride a bicycle. It emphasizes the importance of practice and consistency in developing a unique writing style that feels natura...

2024-03-30 •

The author reflects on the challenges of giving advice in writing, particularly to a younger audience, and the struggle of writing for an ideal reader. She discusses the importance of not prescribing rules in writing and the disco...

2024-03-24 •

The author discusses the joy and meaning found in the act of writing, emphasizing the importance of the process itself rather than the final product. They express their desire to create a book of essays on writing, sharing their p...