Working on Your Debut Book: Lessons on Writing and Publishing by Puneet Sikka (Penguin)
The craft of fiction writing
“Don’t just write words. Write music.” — Gary Provost
David Perell’s rules for writing: - Get to the point - Delete unnecessary words - Use simple words - Remove cliches - Use short sentences - Be precise - Surprise the reader. Then, add rhythm.
Puneet Sikka is a media professional who has previously worked as a writer in the news and advertising industry. She is also an aspiring actress with performances in theatre, TV and digital commercials, short films as well as a feature film to her name. Puneet studied at the Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi and Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune. Her debut novel, Take No. 2020, is a hybrid of pop culture and realism that combines her lived experience within the entertainment industry and her passion for writing.
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