Literary Events: The Publishing Roadmap by Namrata

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Namrata will be hosting a workshop at the Story Company India in August.

Writing a book is only half the journey. Publishing it is an entirely different skill.

If you have completed a manuscript, are working on one, or simply want to understand how the publishing ecosystem works, this workshop is designed to give you practical, industry-focused guidance.

The Publishing Roadmap: A Practical Workshop for Aspiring Authors is a 90-minute interactive session led by Namrata, founder of Keemiya Creatives and Bookbots India and editor of Kitaab. Drawing from her experience as an editor, consultant, reviewer and author, she will take participants through the realities of today’s publishing landscape.

The workshop covers:

• Understanding different publishing routes
• Preparing your manuscript for submission
• What publishers expect in a submission package
• Common mistakes first-time authors make
• Author branding and book marketing
• Navigating rejection and building a sustainable writing career

Participants will also receive a Publishing Checklist, a Submission Package Template, and a curated Publishing Resource Guide.

Workshop Details

Saturday, August 22
4:00 PM
Duration: 90 minutes
Fee: ₹2,500

To register: Make your payment to kiranmanral@okicici and email the payment screenshot to kiranmanral@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

We are keeping the cohort small to encourage discussion, questions and personalised guidance. If you have been waiting for the right moment to understand the publishing process, this is an excellent place to begin.