In this edition of Behind the Book, Pooja Sehgal Malhotra shares the story behind Close Enough To Hold, a slow-burn romance set in 1990s Jalandhar, and talks about first love, nostalgia, imperfect characters, and the experiences that shaped the book.
When can a grammatically correct edit be the wrong edit? The answer lies in meaning, voice, and editorial judgment—and in knowing when a sentence is better left alone.
A publication delay does not always come from one major problem. Small delays can occur before peer review, during the move to production, or within production itself. Knowing where time is being added can reveal much more than the overall turnaround time.
In this edition of Behind the Book, Suman Mukherjee talks about Conversation with a Yogi, the inspiration behind writing it, the experiences that shaped it, and what they hope readers will take away from the book.
When should an editor make a change, and when should the author be consulted? The difference is not always obvious. One seemingly simple edit can clarify a sentence, but another can quietly change what the author intended to say. Knowing where to draw that line is an important part of editorial judgment.
A copyediting survey score below 4 out of 5 deserves attention, but the number alone cannot explain what went wrong. Here are the practical steps content managers and production editors can take next.
In this edition of Behind the Book, Partha Roy talks about A Confection of Courage, the inspiration behind writing it, the experiences that shaped it, and what he hopes readers will take away from the book.
Receiving an acceptance email is an exciting milestone, but it is not the end of the publishing journey. Discover what happens behind the scenes after acceptance and how copyediting, typesetting, proof review, corrections, and quality checks prepare a manuscript for publication.
By Divya Jyoti Munjal Every book has a story that begins long before it reaches the reader. Behind every finished manuscript are ideas, experiences, moments of inspiration, and countless hours…
An unanswered email does more than delay communication. It can create uncertainty, lead to unnecessary follow-up messages, and shape an author's experience of the publishing process. Discover why a simple acknowledgment can make a significant difference.
