How to Be a Writer
Author: Ruskin Bond
ISBN: 978-9353579371
Price: Rs. 300.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Writing for me is the simplest and greatest pleasure in the world. How to be a Writer is peppered with nuggets of practical advice for every person who is aspiring to write and be published, all told in Ruskin Bond's characteristic understated, tongue-in-cheek, humorous style. So, what is it that a person requires the most to become a writer? A love of books, of language, of life, an observant eye and a good memory along with enthusiasm, optimism and persistence. This book is an exclusive glimpse into the writing credo of Ruskin Bond, an author who has had an incredibly successful writing career spanning over seventy years.
Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 126 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-9353579371.
About the Author
Ruskin Bond is one of India's most well-known children's writers. He received the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014. He lives in Landour, Mussoorie. Shamika Chaves is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer based in Mumbai. She has worked on several children's books, including her first two books as an author and illustrator, Your Journal Of Memories and Happy Holidays! Visit @shamikasdoodles on Instagram or www.shamikasdoodles.com to learn more about her work. Chaaya Prabhat is a graphic designer, illustrator and lettering artist. After completing her M.A in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, she is now working independently in Chennai. She has worked with several international clients such on picture-book and digital illustration projects.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-9353579371
- Publisher
- Harper Children's
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Writing for me is the simplest and greatest pleasure in the world. How to be a Writer is peppered with nuggets of practical advice for every person who is aspiring to write and be published, all told in Ruskin Bond's characteristic understated, tongue-in-cheek, humorous style. So, what is it that a...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Summer Read and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Ruskin Bond.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- If you’ve ever dreamed of writing but didn’t know where to begin, this book feels like a warm conversation with a mentor. You’ll love Ruskin Bond’s gentle humour, honest insights, and practical wisdom drawn from over seventy years of writing. It reminds you that writing isn’t about fame or formulas, but about observing life, loving language, and staying curious. A comforting, motivating read you’ll keep returning to whenever self-doubt creeps in.
- Published by Harper Children's.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 126.
Catalog Description
Writing for me is the simplest and greatest pleasure in the world. How to be a Writer is peppered with nuggets of practical advice for every person who is aspiring to write and be published, all told in Ruskin Bond's characteristic understated, tongue-in-cheek, humorous style. So, what is it that a person requires the most to become a writer? A love of books, of language, of life, an observant eye and a good memory along with enthusiasm, optimism and persistence. This book is an exclusive glimpse into the writing credo of Ruskin Bond, an author who has had an incredibly successful writing career spanning over seventy years.
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