tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post9193511156167148246..comments2023-09-13T01:34:26.301-11:00Comments on Pen, Paper and Bombay. : The publishing industry and the dark truthAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03836221328672366460noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-28001141303540577872018-06-13T20:35:34.065-11:002018-06-13T20:35:34.065-11:00Thank you for sharing. Thank you for sharing. uwiniwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-62629655235880953562018-03-04T04:41:46.156-11:002018-03-04T04:41:46.156-11:00Every word of Shristi is truely explained. I wrote...Every word of Shristi is truely explained. I wrote a book and had send it to Shristi. They found my manuscript to be good and agreed to publish. The next mail was the amount I had to pay and that was 2 lakhs one time pay. Bad experience with Shristi. I landed up publishing with amazon kdp for free and further choose notion press for publication. If I have to spend money why not choose a vanity press when the cost was just 1/3rd from Shristi publishers.<br />Dr. Moumita Adhikaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08689809754234798778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-72877826242362746592012-05-07T01:47:31.710-11:002012-05-07T01:47:31.710-11:00Hi Ayushee. Sudeep Nagarkar here. Wonderful blog. ...Hi Ayushee. Sudeep Nagarkar here. Wonderful blog. Hope it will help all the new authors to decide their future.Sudeep Nagarkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16779243481542670151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-70716631842316680822012-05-05T12:48:03.597-11:002012-05-05T12:48:03.597-11:00Great article...an eyeopener to many...keep it goi...Great article...an eyeopener to many...keep it going..,some day, if writers bring all these malpractices of 'great' publishing houses (and having no qualms about naming them)out into the open, things may change. And if not anything else, new writers will stop going to these publishing houses.<br />Kudos.Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081492034585747918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-50364334205530449552012-05-03T00:08:20.765-11:002012-05-03T00:08:20.765-11:00BRAVO!! \m/
A Well Written Arguments And Points..
...BRAVO!! \m/<br />A Well Written Arguments And Points..<br />Though I Don't Know Much About This Industry But I'm Glad That I'm Reading It Through Your Writing :)<br />Keep Blessing Your Pen And Thoughts With Such An Awesome Words..<br />God Bless!! :)trizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13942060300869151487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-27940998156067567372012-05-02T20:56:31.960-11:002012-05-02T20:56:31.960-11:00So true Ayushee...I am one of the budding writers ...So true Ayushee...I am one of the budding writers in search of a good publishing houses who can actually accept a story which does not include romance as the main theme...You've a touched a chord with the thousands of authors who have faced so much of problems..The ph who give a chance to debut won't accept your book as it is not a romantic fiction while the good publication houses won't give you a chance because we are the underdogs according to them..I wish there was a better support for people like us..I wonder when the publishing houses would understand that it is the authors that make them BIG<br />So glad you wrote on this dark reality of the publishing houses :)<br />Keep coming with such brave posts<br />God bless<br />:)Harshita Srivastavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15246641452860024050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-36404675525028089962012-05-02T18:56:57.801-11:002012-05-02T18:56:57.801-11:00Well written, I faced a similar situation.Last yea...Well written, I faced a similar situation.Last year my first book was published. Thereafter, predictably, silence. No follow up, no marketing, NOTHING despite ample assurances when signing on the dotted line. Even when I had a small book launch, which my friends arranged, they did not care! its unfortunate but I have been made to feel like I am supposed to be eternally grateful merely because they have graciously published the book. I am not entitled to anything else, not even a reply to an email! I wish I read this a year earlier, I may have been more wary. Thanks for the post. I at least feel better that I am not the only one on this particular boat!!!!Ipsita Banerjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14029337152122912068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-39273716475916347492012-05-02T18:34:26.689-11:002012-05-02T18:34:26.689-11:00well wrttn... ayusheewell wrttn... ayusheeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12826233660989890968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-59932827902616279912012-05-02T17:47:59.115-11:002012-05-02T17:47:59.115-11:00Hi Ayushee. This is Ravinder Singh(yes the one who...Hi Ayushee. This is Ravinder Singh(yes the one whose name you have put in the blog). I liked your blog. Based on your research I wanted to talk to you. Can you please drop a message on my Facebook message box? You can find me with the profile name: AuthorRavinderSinghRavinder Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800726082470889241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-84772181522714092152012-05-02T17:46:26.868-11:002012-05-02T17:46:26.868-11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ravinder Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800726082470889241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-57397869278943372132012-05-02T17:42:30.089-11:002012-05-02T17:42:30.089-11:00every word of yours is absolutely true and has hit...every word of yours is absolutely true and has hit the spot where it hurts the most.........the hearts of writers who have just stepped into this surreal world........thnx ayu........a beautiful piece of the ugly truth......respectAditya Nigamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418392258561006255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-57284022651101545172012-05-02T15:01:08.012-11:002012-05-02T15:01:08.012-11:00Can't say about others, but absolutely agree o...Can't say about others, but absolutely agree on the Cedar books./ Pustak Mahal thing. THey hardly reply to your mails and treat you like dirt. Absolutely agree with Akshita.<br /><br />Also, Srishti publishers 9though I thought it had a good distribution network)is even worse in my opinion as the only thing it looks for is - pornography! (At least that was what i was told to include in my book, which i refused!)Nikesh Rathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02208012080532357303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-36578882658770816842012-05-02T08:04:44.823-11:002012-05-02T08:04:44.823-11:00The biggest scam in the Indian Publishing Industry...The biggest scam in the Indian Publishing Industry called "Cedar Books aka Pustak Mahal...Debutants beware falling in their trap...The publishing process with them is simple - send mail, receive reply in 2-5 hours, they will say your script is awesome, buy back 300 copies at 30% discount (i.e. pay 300*(70% of 125/150) = 30,000 - 40,000), get published in 2-3 months, then forget about royalty, or sales figure of your book. In fact forget about your book only. They will not even bother to reply your mails or pick up your calls. After all, they have done a noble deed by publishing your book, and should be worshiped in the Author's houses. Just see your book everywhere and be happy!!! What?? Royalty?? Are you joking????Akshita Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116600608896517836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-15042540513808438142012-05-02T07:19:59.893-11:002012-05-02T07:19:59.893-11:00Yep.It would be awesome if publishers start treati...Yep.It would be awesome if publishers start treating authors with some respect.All the best for your book :) <br /><br />Thank you so much :) Glad to have your comment here :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836221328672366460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-69104112678498557732012-05-02T07:18:39.035-11:002012-05-02T07:18:39.035-11:00Ayushee, total true, have faced it during my first...Ayushee, total true, have faced it during my first book too, i am still waiting for the replies of some ph, while my book is ready to go to the market, i wont say only srishti but many other houses have the same work field and mentality, hope we authors get some feedback for our work. <br /><br />HATS OFF TO U, AFTER ALL SOMEONE DARED TO POST THISJyotirmoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836186567716644331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-55749420148983798292012-05-02T06:45:47.912-11:002012-05-02T06:45:47.912-11:00Yes , we cant expect the best from the writers if ...Yes , we cant expect the best from the writers if the phs are not ready to pay well.most of the people take it as a part time job..So the money matter is generally kept aside..<br />I dont have too much of knowledge about the publishing industry sneha :) i am 17 and i am trying to find out more about it now :) <br />I hope this post acts as an eye opener for the publishing house'Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836221328672366460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-14348862887771064922012-05-02T06:42:57.339-11:002012-05-02T06:42:57.339-11:00Thanks a bunch Chitra :)
Actually i guess it is g...Thanks a bunch Chitra :) <br />Actually i guess it is giving vent to most of the authors out there :) <br />Cedar is a good publishing house bdw i guess ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836221328672366460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-74008455852590651052012-05-02T06:41:26.688-11:002012-05-02T06:41:26.688-11:00Sir literaty agents charge too much of money.
Like...Sir literaty agents charge too much of money.<br />Like the brokers eat up half the money whch causes an increase in the price of food grains , hiring a literary agent can exert too much of pressure on debutant authors.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836221328672366460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-54115951085774602492012-05-02T06:35:15.479-11:002012-05-02T06:35:15.479-11:00Wao.Thanks for sharing this :)Wao.Thanks for sharing this :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836221328672366460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-54879024931715420872012-05-02T06:32:31.649-11:002012-05-02T06:32:31.649-11:00Frankly speaking srishti used to be my fab house.b...Frankly speaking srishti used to be my fab house.but not any more.I hope after reading this post they improve their standard.<br />Big publishing houses dont give much needed exposure.I hope we get a saviour...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836221328672366460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-6425290299658130832012-05-02T06:21:37.038-11:002012-05-02T06:21:37.038-11:00UNFORTUNATELY it is.
Thank you so much Saurav :)UNFORTUNATELY it is.<br />Thank you so much Saurav :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836221328672366460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-54906962579766872722012-05-02T06:21:14.472-11:002012-05-02T06:21:14.472-11:00Thank you so much :)Thank you so much :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836221328672366460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-66533268737603123782012-05-02T06:19:29.123-11:002012-05-02T06:19:29.123-11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836221328672366460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-26646374161923374172012-05-02T06:18:35.082-11:002012-05-02T06:18:35.082-11:00Finger prints i am more than happy to have your co...Finger prints i am more than happy to have your comment on my blog :) We have heard a lot about your publishing house.Do you give chance to new authors as well :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836221328672366460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111135624686624670.post-57864415757142338082012-05-02T05:57:56.295-11:002012-05-02T05:57:56.295-11:00Ayushee, you have a clear view of Indian Publishin...Ayushee, you have a clear view of Indian Publishing industry and I must congratulate you for this brave blogpost. At some point, someone has to bring this dark side of publishing industry in pulic. However, as we are seeing only authors are suffering, readers, ofcourse, has different options to move on. And I, solemnly, believe that we have very little to offer to our readers. If we want we can widen our vision and variety but proper support is needed from publishers as well.<br />Indian literary industry don't have quality, as the authors are not paid fairly and hence they are forced to take another job which will provide them monthly salary. So, writing becomes part time or secondary choice. <br /><br />Hope more genuine publishers will take lead in the market, giving authors a reliable platform and required support.Snehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862691503674826946noreply@blogger.com