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30 Best Romance Novels Ever – Romedy Books to Read

What is it that comes to your mind when someone says romance? Romance is not just a feeling of love or attraction between two people, but it is the intense mix of emotions that compels one to do the strangest things.

People from every country and culture have their way of expressing romance. Romance as a genre is as old as the world of entertainment itself. Readers tend to pick up a romantic novel or romedy book as it locks the readers with the same happiness and excitement as the main characters in the novel.

It is a common saying among readers everywhere that novels are why they can never find love in real life. First, novels are why many of us have unrealistically high expectations. The romance portrayed in these novels is so surreal, and the feelings experienced by readers are so raw that they end up fantasising about that world. Anything compared to that romantic world appears dull and bleak.

When it comes to the 30 best romance or romedy novels ever, I had a really tough time shortlisting them as there are many different types of romance novels out there, each with a unique and beautiful love story to tell. Despite this huge hurdle, I have managed to list down the 30 best romance or romedy novels which are as follows:

1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice is a classic love story told in the most real way, which is why it resonates so deeply with the audience. It is the story of how quick one is to make first impressions, something which we all are way too familiar with. People make snap judgments about others and then stand by them. The same happens with the lead characters of this novel, leading to an interesting and funny sequence of events. The book is also filled with riveting subplots that truly make it one of a kind.

2 States: The Story of My Marriage by Chetan Bhagat

2 States is a masterpiece of a book that beautifully portrays the diversity in India. It is not your everyday type of love story but instead shows the union of two completely different families that put their beliefs and traditions aside in the name of love. The novel truly takes on a ride of the struggle and emotions of each person. It is not the easiest thing for people to welcome someone from another culture, especially Indian family members, and this sentiment is shown beautifully in the novel. The best thing about the novel is that it is based on the actual love story of the author Chetan Bhagat.

3. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

Everyone must have had the dream of spending their lives with the person they truly love at some point or another. The Notebook is a beautiful rendition of that very dream. If you aren’t living under a rock, you must have heard about this book or at least the movie adaptation of this book, as it is regarded as one of the most epic tales of love. The book also touches on Alzheimer’s and how loved ones are affected when an Alzheimer’s patient cannot ever recognise them. It’s a wonderful story about how true love perseveres and stands tall in the face of adversity.

4. The Unproposed Guy by Bhavik Sarkhedi

With a fresh take on humour with romance, The Unproposed Guy is a book about the dating scenario in the present times. No matter how hard he pushes his luck, Kevin cannot seem to change his fate when it comes to his love life. Despite being a cool guy, he becomes increasingly nervous around women and starts acting creepy. The severity of the condition is such that he has earned the nickname the Unproposed Guy. Things take a turn for him when he realises he is going through an existential crisis. From there onwards, the book is all about the journey Kevin takes on to become a stand-up comedian and a rapper.

5. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

If you are looking for a story that brings back your faith in love, then Me Before you is a must for you. It’s a story about how love makes a difference in someone’s life. It’s about how love can bring meaning and purpose in life, no matter how pointless existence feels. The book revolves around Louisa, who has been hired to take care of an angry young man who shows no interest in living. The way they both transform each other’s lives becomes a testament to true love. It is a novel that will give your new perspective and motivation to live your life to the fullest despite how grave your circumstances might seem.

6. The Fault in our Stars by John Green

This book forces the reader to come out of their fantasy world and face the harsh truth of life. Not everyone in this world gets to live a long, happy life. Not everyone gets to have their love recruited or live with their loved ones forever. It is a story about Hazel and Augustus and the beautiful journey they share during their battle against cancer. The love and courage shown by both of these characters are something to hold on to in the real world as well. Although this book leaves you with eyes full of tears, your heart is full of warmth for the love that bloomed between Hazel and Augustus.

7. The One You Cannot Have by Preeti Shenoy

If you are one of God’s favourites who never had to experience love failure or one-sided love, here is a book that lets you experience it. This book explores the world of unrecruited love and how one deal with the pain of tending to a wounded heart. Does the pain ever stop? Does the feelings for that one true person ever truly go away? These are the questions that haunt Aman as he tries to move on in his life after Shruti broke his heart without any reason and left. It is worth reading to get a new perspective on life about the world of love, failures and broken hearts.

8. I, Too Had a Love Story by Ravinder Singh

This is the story of modern-era romance that takes place through cell phones and technology. But the question is whether or not true love can be found online. It tells the story of Ravin, who sets his heart on the girl he meets online without ever meeting her in real life. But suddenly, out of nowhere, his dream is cut short, and the love of his life is gone. Yet, Ravin feels that despite his tale of romance ending too soon, it is worth remembering. This book is truly a must-read in this fast-dating culture where people do not even give each other a proper chance. After all, love doesn’t need a beautiful face or a successful career; love just happens with a person that resonates with us, even if that person is only virtually present.

9. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

Wuthering Heights is a book that many are afraid to pick despite its notable acclaim and popularity amongst readers. It is a classic tale of romance between Catherine and Heathcliff that is set in the mid-nineteenth century. The author shows an exemplary talent in portraying the feelings of each character, giving them more meaning and depth. She also indulges in mental health, domestic violence and manipulation and roots this book in real life.

Set against the backdrop of two land gentry families that do not go along, Wuthering Heights is a must-read book.

10. A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

This is the innocent yet beautiful love story of Jamie and Landon that leaves the readers with eyes full of tears. This story is proof of how love can happen anywhere at any time to anyone. Love doesn’t look at status or age or any other factor, but true love just happens with no conceivable explanation. This is what happens in this star-crossed tale of Jamie, who is the sweet innocent daughter of the town’s Baptist and Landon, who is the rebellious kid that finds himself clashing with the authorities and finds himself in trouble. The way love brews between them is an intriguing journey that the author has beautifully portrayed.

11. Five Feet Apart by Mikki Daughtry, Rachel Lippincott and Tobias Iaconis

This is a book that redefines the notions of love and shows you how love transcends every challenge to last in the end. What is it that one wants to do when one loves someone? A person wants to spend all of their time with their loved one. But what if you physically cannot get nearer than six inches to that person? This is what Stella and Will face as they cannot get close to each other without endangering each other’s lives. They chose to abandon the six-foot-apart rule and get close to each other by one foot. This would come across as reckless abandonment of logic, but for them, this was the only option to go with. This book explores the possibilities of a tragic romance that still found a way to sprout and fully bloom.

12. The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

This book is perfect for those who are looking for a fresh take on romance, as it has a perfect blend of science fiction and romance in it. But just because it has elements of time travel, those do not take away the feeling of warmth or heartache that one feels while reading a romance novel. It’s the story of Henry, who has a rare genetic disorder that causes him to suddenly time travel without any control over the time or location he arrives in. He meets with his wife, Claire but their meeting each other happens in a haphazard fashion that does not follow the linear flow of time. As time unravels, things get complicated even further to the point where nothing is normal about their story. This book is a one-of-a-kind in the world of romance, and you do not want to miss out on this absurd yet beautiful journey.

13. Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin

When it comes to best friends, there are not any boundaries that set apart each other’s things. But what happens if the boundaries of friendship are extended to the point where you borrow the lover of your best friend? This is what happens to Rachel when she realises that she has fallen in love with Dex, who is the fiance of her best friend, Darcy. Things become painfully complicated as she has to choose between friendship and the love of her life. It is a modern tale of love, yet it just hits all the spots that a classic romance novel does.

14. Chasing Red by Isabelle Ronin

It is a story of intense romance that comes between two people who love each other but are not able to unite. The yearning and the anticipation of each other is something even the reader starts feeling. This novel beautifully touches on the problems and struggles of life and how love somehow makes it all better. The story is not a tragedy or one-of-a-kind classic, but its beauty lies in its simplicity. Sometimes all one needs to read is a simple old-fashioned love story with a happy ending, and Chasing Red offers exactly that, but also with a pinch of excitement.

15. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

What is the worst fear that people have about their crushes? It is the fear of having to admit your feelings to them and getting rejected. This fear is so strong that it prevents many of us from ever confessing our feelings to our crushes. But what happens if you wrote these feelings in a letter, one for every crush you’ve had and out of nowhere, these letters get posted to them? This is what happens to Lara Jean when suddenly all of her crushes confront her about her feelings for them. Things get even more complicated when one of her crushes is none other than her sister’s ex-boyfriend. But despite this chaos, something good comes out of confronting her feelings as one of her crushes reciprocates the feelings back.

16. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Fangirl is the story of a girl named Cath who is a big fan of the Simon Snow series to the point where it is an integral part of her life. She and her twin sister Wren started watching this show as a coping mechanism after their mother left them. But things seem to change for her as she is suddenly out in the world for college without the support of her sister or the Simon Snow series that she so dearly held onto. With new love prospects in her life, she has to make choices that are going to decide her future. Take this journey about growth, independence and youth along with Cath in this romantic novel Fangirl.

17. The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

This is the story of a ghostwriter called Florence, who does not believe in the concept of love at all. The irony is that this book features the love story of Florence with a ghost, something that in itself is unbelievable. Florence has faced a bad breakup in her past to the extent that she does not believe in love, yet she is a ghostwriter for a famous romance author. Things are so south for her when she has to go back to her hometown, which she has always hated, for her father’s funeral. This is where she meets the ghost, which is just as shocked at what is happening. It is a modern, breezy and fresh take on romance that one should read.

18. The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

Guys have bro code, and girls have sis code when it comes to the rules of friendship. Each gender tried their best to help their fellow mate when it came to relationship trouble. Similarly, a group of alpha men create the Bromance Club to help each other in their marriage. The main character of this book is Gavin who is facing the threat of a divorce after him losing his cool after discovering his wife has been faking things in the marriage. This book is a breath of fresh air that shows the efforts and struggles that friends take to help their friends out in troubled relationships. The book is hilarious yet also very romantic as Gavin tries his very best to win his wife back and save his marriage.

19. How to Hack a Heartbreak by Kristin Rockaway

This book gives a glimpse into the dating culture and the problems one faces during the era of online dating. Even though the technology is here to make life easier, dating has never been more complicated. Only after swiping and matching through a long list of jerk guys does one find someone compatible with them. This is what Mel is also seen facing in this book. She decides she has had enough after one too many below-average dates. Mel takes things into her own hands and creates a dating app that allows people to report creepy behaviour. The success of the app blows out of proportion leading to a point where Mel is at crossroads about life. Does she choose her career, life or love? One can only find out what she chose by reading this book.

20. Call me By Your Name by Andre Aciman

These days it has become increasingly difficult for our generation to understand what love truly is with each passing day. Call me By Your Name is a beautiful rendition of love that has resonated with thousands of people. It narrates the tale of an intelligent young boy called Elio and Oliver, who is a grad student about to pursue medicine. The love that kindles between them is short-lived as they part ways after six weeks only. The story then shifts to twenty years later, only to find out that their feelings for each other are true love. It is truly a life-changing book that has beautifully portrayed the LGBT community and is a must-read.

21. The Princess Bride by William Goldman

The Princess Bride is a rendition of the works of S Morgenstern in which he omitted the boring parts to create an adventure fantasy that is full of fights, challenges, mysteries and so on. The Princess Bride appears to start with a grandfather telling a story to his grandson, similar to how the author used to listen to his dad tell this story. It is an epic tale of romance between Princess Buttercup and Wesley and involves the journey that they have to take and the hurdles they have to cross to unite with each other. It is a classic novel that also has a very famous movie adaptation that one should not miss to read.

22. Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding

It is a book known for its unique writing style in the form of a personalised diary. The diary records the daily thoughts of Bridget Jones, who decides to change her life after a fateful encounter with Mar,k who blatantly bad-mouths her. She also writes about her struggle with losing weight as well as smoking and drinking. Her life witnesses the entrance of two romantic interests in the form of Daniel, her boss and Mark, who is her childhood friend. The story of the romance that Bridget experiences is something that the reader gets to experience as well.

23. The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory

Who doesn’t love a grand proposal? A big grand gesture in romantic scenery with loved ones around is the way many go when it comes to proposing. But for Nikole, this grand gesture for the proposal comes in the form of a stadium screen proposal with thousands of people watching them. The proposal is quite shocking for her as it has been only five months since they started dating, and he couldn’t even bother to get the name her spelling right. But there was no way that she could say no to him in a stadium full of people. This is when she gets rescued by Carlos, who helps her get out of there and handle social media when her proposal rejection video goes viral. Things start brewing between these two, but there’s no way of finding out what happens until you pick up the book and read for yourself.

24. Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

Dear John is yet another classic tale of love and heartbreak by Nicholas Sparks that makes one wonder about the cruelty of life. In this book, John, who is in the military and Savannah, who is a graduate, cross paths one day only to fall helplessly in love with each other. Despite their strong bond, they get separated due to the dispatching of John to the army base. They promise to keep in touch in the form of a letter. One fine day, Savannah writes a letter to John saying she loves him dearly but has decided to get married to someone else that she has feelings for. This letter is so iconic that people refer to the Dear John letter as slang for a breakup letter. What follows after this letter is a journey of heartbreak, longing and unrecruited feelings that one had to read to understand.

25. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre is one of the most famous classic love stories from the Victorian Era. It is the tale of a simple girl named Jane who has always felt like an outsider as she was orphaned at a very young age. Despite her grim conditions, she manages to overcome her situation with great resilience and strength. She shows courage and wisdom during an era where it wasn’t expected from a woman to make her destiny. It is a simple love story set against the backdrop of hardships that one has to endure to move forward in life. If you have not yet read this beautiful novel, then leave all your other books to read this magnificent piece of writing.

26. Stardust by Neil Gaiman

Stardust is a one-of-a-kind book that transports you to the land of Faeries and fantasy. It is a romantic story blended with adventure and mystery. This is the story of Tristran who is so infatuated with a girl named Victoria that he promises to bring back the fallen star for her. He sets out on a journey of adventure, the first step of which is to cross the ancient wall that protects their tiny village. Once he crossed over the wall, the world he thought to be true was nothing like what he saw. This novel is worth reading if you are someone who likes fantasy and romance in one book.

27. Emma by Jane Austen

This is the story of Emma who is a happy, cheerful and spoiled girl who often likes to play matchmaker with people in the village. But this innocent act of hers turns into a very bad decision as unforeseen consequences start arising because of it. Things go wrong for Emma because she is oblivious to the feelings of people and does the absolute worst job of matchmaking people. There is a lot of character development in her by the end of the book owing to Mr Knightly. This book has all the best characteristics of a Jane Austen novel and does not shy away from showing the courtship between different people.

28. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

This is probably the first book that comes to one’s book at the mention of romance. It is such a famous book that many omit reading it as almost everyone knows the story of Romeo and Juliet. But many miss to understand that this book is a masterpiece by William Shakespeare that needs to be read by everyone. It is the tragic story of two young lovers set against the backdrop of their families that are in a blood feud against each other. In such grim circumstances, only death seems like the option where they can finally be united. It is a classic tale of romance that is well-respected by critics for a reason. So, definitely give the most famous book of romance a read before dismissing it so quickly.

29. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

It is set during the American Civil War and does a wonderful job of portraying the challenges faced by people during that time. It is a story that doesn’t just talk about love but touches so many aspects of reality. The book shows the struggles faced by Scarlett O’Hara who lost everything owing to the Civil War. She works hard with an incredible drive to become successful while harbouring unrequited feelings for a married man. You get to witness her journey as she tries to become successful while also finding love with her true love.

30. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

What happens when your past and future love lives collide in the present? This is what happens to Lily when her first love Atlas comes back into her life just as she was about to start her future with her current love Ryle. Lily is the kind of person who has worked hard to get everything good in her life. Yet just when things are looking good with Ryle, a wonderful neurosurgeon, things start going south for her. What would you do if you were in her place? Would you go back to your first love as it will always have a special place in your heart or go with your current love that you are so deeply in love with? The only way to find out what Lily chose is to pick up the book and start reading it.

These were the 30 best romance or romedy novels ever. All that is left to do is pick up an actual book and get lost in the world of romance, humour, fantasy and adventure. Happy reading!

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How to become a Digital Marketing Consultant

A great career is all we want, there are many options available too. One such great amazing option is digital marketing, spontaneous, full of surprises and new ideas every day. Not just a great innovative career but, also, provide a lot of money. There are many jobs or services under this huge umbrella of digital marketing like content manager, SEO or SEM specialist, email marketing, social media marketing, digital marketing consultant and many more. The most different from the above-mentioned is a Digital marketing consultant.

First of all, who is a digital marketing consultant?

A digital marketing consultant is an expert who will take care of the company’s digital needs and take responsibility for promoting and marketing the product of the company or the organization.

A digital marketing consultant is required and is necessary for an organization as the role of a digital marketing consultant is to create balance between market trends and the business by conducting various market research. Achieving the goal of maximum profit by strategies and planning. A digital marketer is an all-rounder, knowing all the strategies with expertise.

Seems interesting, but how to get into the world of digital marketing?

If you want to get into this field, make sure you have the required educational qualification, good work experience in all these fields, so once you become a digital marketing consultant, you will be able to manage the whole team of experts. Make sure you are an ace in the field of search engine optimization (SEO), paid advertising and marketing, social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, conversation optimization, analytical and reporting and business management skills. I know this sounds like a lot of work, but to begin with that, a good well-rounded course of digital marketing. It will be worth it.

Imagine an expert who is required in the market by almost all the organisations or companies. To make their company look like a diamond in the space where all the companies are gems, organisations want and seek help from the digital marketing expert. You get the money you deserve according to the project’s time, like annual, for a monthly or hourly basis.

The need for a digital marketing consultant is real!

Now this is exactly why this career is an amazing opportunity for an individual to excel, experience and gain a lot of money. Many organisations hire another company to handle and get the digital marketing services. Plan and structure tactics benefiting the visibility of the organisation or the company in the online or digital world. To make the outside world aware of the organisation depended on the digital techniques or technologies of the organisation, to engage the people with the company’s presence. That is when a digital marketing consultant can come in the action.

Let’s take an example of CRED. CRED is an app used by many. It simply rewards the users when they pay their credit card bills on time. Isn’t it fascinating? With its super amazing policies, it attracts many customers. To provide the services in a more efficient manner with the help of a digital marketing agency to come up with humongous opportunities to serve the key services, they appointed Performics India to handle their digital marketing mandate.

Performics India is a leading digital marketing agency in India with a huge number of digital experts who will now take care of the digital marketing services of CRED.

Now, one can notice and understand the importance of a digital marketing service provider. It simply enhances how the company appears in front of the digital world, how aware and how much are aware people are about the organisation or company. The need for a digital marketing agency is high. Along with that, there are many such agencies trying to reach out to such organisations. Similarly, in this case CRED hired Performics India as the account was won post a multi-agency pitch.

A Cred spokesperson said, “Cred is a gated community of high-trust individuals, with a mission to celebrate and reward creditworthy individuals. With an aim to increase financial literacy and expand our members-only club, we partnered with Performics for their expertise in performance media, automation, insights, and real-time optimisation.”

Gurpreet Singh, vice president, Performics India, said, “We are delighted with the win. With our intent-based marketing abilities and strong data-driven approach, we look forward to establishing clear leadership for CRED. It is a sophisticated, select and exclusive loyalty programme, looking for deeper connections with the right audience. They are an ambitious future-first brand, and with our holistic offering at the intersection of marketing technologies, analytics and media, we will deliver impact and help scale up their business. Through our strengths in consumer analytics, we look forward to driving personalized, powerful, dynamic customer experiences for them.” (Source: campaign India)

How does it work to be a digital marketing consultant?

A digital marketing consultant works independent and many times has a team. So, if you are looking forward to become a digital marketing consultant, make sure you have a good team of experts from different fields: SEO expert. A developer, as a lot of work will be done via a website. PPC or pay-per-click expert, one with good knowledge of the market who can provide and implement good strategies. Writers, now as per requirement, you may have one or two writers, or a team of writers, writing great content for your website, social media platforms, e-mails, and many more.

To reduce the expenditure, outsource the written material from companies like Write Right. It is one of the best companies and ranked and recognized by Good firm and Clutch as best among the other content writing agencies, or keep a frequent contact with freelancers, keeping one or two professionals for further supervision. Social media expert, someone who can take care of all the activities to be taken into consideration when it comes to social media. Since, social media plays a vital role in promoting.

Make sure you have the necessary skills to excel in this field and manage the team of experts under your supervision in your agency. One needs to be an expert all-rounder. Skills like search engine optimization (SEO), paid advertising and marketing, social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, conversation optimization, analytical and reporting and business management skills. These are the basic jobs that happen in the digital marketing agency, and that’s all. So, grab that book, grab the courses, make sure to gain a lot of experience because in the end, an expert means an exceptionally knowledgeable person, full of skills of a particular field.

Now, your niche.

Of course, you will be an expert after acquiring knowledge regarding every field of digital marketing service, but you still need to define your niche. Catering to a particular audience or target audience helps with a focused work. Of course, a digital marketing consultant will take care of the team and manage it, but one has to work in their area of preference. Will make it clear for you to define the target audience you want to focus on.

The main area of expertise will be attained from good experience in exploring and learning about different methods and then deciding the niche. This will be attained by continues zeal and practise.

Understand the significance of a strong network, you’ll need it.

You are qualified, you have a team, you’ve decided your niche. Now, make your circle or your network strong. You are going to be a part of a market where there are many opportunities for you and your agency, but only if you are visible. In simple words, there are many other digital marketing agencies in India alone in the race with you. So, make sure you connect with your known people you’ve worked with, it can bring you clients and make you more prominent. Reaching out to like a manager, co-workers, professors and others or if you are new, then providing your service and getting testimonial in return.

You are in the market with your team of experts, you are getting opportunities with the help of your strong network, but you have no quotation to provide. Now that can backfire, as it can lead to underpaying to your digital marketing agency, or different money or fees, you’ve asked from different companies to do a particular project can create a situation of disparity among the clients. This may lead to a serious negative image of your agency because everything will be out there on the market. So, what to do? Simple decide your fee, it’s easy, evaluate the service your agency will be providing, compare and ask the fee, as mentioned above, according to an hourly basis, monthly basis or annually basis depending on the project. When done right, the digital marketing world has a lot to offer,

Last but not the least, continue learning! You won’t regret it.

Do not stop learning and exploring. There are many things coming every day in the market with respect to the need for present time. Learn and be available with your teams of experts to provide the service. This will definitely help you grow more and more connections along with maintaining rabid customers.

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Top Five Romantic Fiction Books to read

The mood is set, the dim light, your favourite chocolates, the aroma of a scented candle and the burning of heat with some of the best romance novels of all time. Everyone loves romance novels. There is nothing better than curling up with a good book to read, especially in the romance genre. During undefined and stressful times, romance novels and rom-coms can provide a much-needed break and put a smile on our faces with their complexity, depth, and strong characters with stories that you will be rooting for. Let’s take a look at the top five romantic fiction books to read today, including both the classics and brand-new reads. A mix of historical romances, paranormal bonding or amusing rom-coms, that are spicy and fit the romance genre. These are love stories with exciting story lines, LGBTQ+ stories and dreamy language that keep us charmed till the end. So, let’s begin with our list;

The Unproposed Guy (2022)

A phenomenal read on the life of the main character- Kevin. A book totally relatable to the youth today. For every single person out there, a self-motivator and someone who can follow their passion undeniably, this is by far the best read. Kevin has had a monotonous routine, ordinary family, and miserably failing relationships—until he finds out he is going through something abnormal: Existential Crisis. He has always been a marvellous entertainer, but has a mysterious way of putting off girls. The talent in him is growing creatively, and abundantly, but his inability to impress a girl keeps pulling him down slowly. He realises he can be any guy’s best friend, but he also seems to be every girl’s worst nightmare. With this read, hop onto the rollercoaster journey of Kevin’s life, as he navigates through mocking friends & family, emotions he’s never experienced before, and a sudden desire to take up a career in stand-up comedy and rapping. Will Kevin ever get a chance in love? Will he become a successful stand-up comedian? The Unproposed Guy is a homogeneous mixture of passion, determination, love, stand-up comedy, existential crisis, and a lot of sarcasm!!

The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory (2018)

The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory is a sporty love story that can touch every person emotionally. Jasmine Guillory’s fun romantic ride is a great read for an avid book reader. A freelance writer named Nik has a boyfriend who cannot spell her name right and he out of the blue proposes her at a Dodger’s game. Bewildered, she obviously says no. Saying no wasn’t the hard part, having to face a stadium full of disappointed fans was it. The public proposal video becomes a viral hit. And wherever Nik goes she is recognized from the viral video. Her doctor Carlos, sweeps her away from the frenzy and is there for her post the incident, but can he possibly be the real deal. Nik knows that in the wilds of LA, a handsome hunk like Carlos can’t be looking for anything serious, so she embarks on an epic journey of rebound with him, filled with food, fun, love and sex.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813)

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a known old classic romance novel. The novel is timeless and appeals to readers in love with minutiae of British dating scene and the ball dancing. Pride and Prejudice is the outline story of five Bennet sisters and their romantic entanglements as they try to make a good match for themselves. The book is set in rural England at the turn of the 19th century. The eldest sister, Jane, is sweet-tempered and modest while her sister Elizabeth’s confidant and friend. Elizabeth is the heroine of the novel. She is intelligent and high-spirited. She has a separate take on conventional views of society as to the importance of wealth and rank just like her father. The third daughter is Mary who is simple, bookish, and pompous, while the two youngest, are Lydia and Kitty who are yet to mature. Throughout the novel, the Bennet sisters encounter some eligible bachelors, that include Charles Bingley, Darcy, Lieutenant George Wickham, and Collins. Bingley and Darcy are gentlemen, courteous and good looking while have inherited their family fortune. The romantic chemistry between on sister Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy makes for an epic love-hate sparks.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (2012)

John Green’s best seller is a story of two teenagers who meet in a cancer support group. It may seem sad for romance but our love birds Hazel and Augustus don’t let diagnoses stop them from living and loving with a power that stirs. Read it for the romance with heart but with an emotional connection. The main attraction was the touching power of the novel, knowing that at any moment one or both of the main characters shall die from their illness. Every moment they spend together counts. It has a romantic connection that asks the readers that the love birds are likely to die sooner, should they not allow themselves to give and receive love. It is a blossoming love story of a couple dying in love, literally.

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks (1996)

Nicholas Sparks has made a name for himself as the writer of best romance novels in the past years. His first book – The Notebook itself made a read that couldn’t be a match for many good romance books. The story of Noah and Allie’s decade-spanning and sensitivity remains the wonderfully entertaining romantic read today too. Noah Calhoun is thirty-one, set back in coastal North Carolina after World War II the story revolves around his recollection, his haunted images of the girl he lost more than a decade ago. Socialite Allie Nelson, twenty-nine, is about to marry a wealthy lawyer. However, she cannot stop thinking about the boy who stole her heart long ago. Thus, the story of a love so enduring and deep it can turn a tragedy into triumph, and even have the power to create a marvel.

So, to read a book that has fantastic writing, amazing characters, their enduring development, a wonderful plot and incredible chemistry between the love birds that one-of-a-kind love story that gives you all the feels, you can choose any one of the Top Five Romantic Fiction Books shared here.

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Top 10 Romantic Novels for Teens and Indian Collegians

In India, teens are influenced mainly by love stories and rom-com storytelling. As it is the age in human life to experience these emotions for the first time and explore them in and out. Teenagers long to experience love stories and wish that they end up being part of one. Many authors like Chetan Bhagat, Ravinder Singh, and Durjoy Datta are some of our country’s most celebrated romantic novel authors. For the Indian teens and college goers who wish to explore the fascinating aspect of life, which is love, we have come up with the top 10 romantic novels for teens and Indian collegians. The list focuses more on how easy it would have been for young adults to read romantic novels and prepare a lot from a beginner’s point of view. So, let’s get started.

The Unproposed Guy: Meet the Lame Loader Next Door

By Bhavik Sarkhedi and Suhana Bhambhani

The Unproposed Guy is a breath of fresh air regarding content, relevance, life-saving approach, and a message to today’s teens and young adults. The book is about Kevin, co-authored by Suhana Bhambhani, a former investment banker with Bhavik Sarkhedi, one of India’s top content writers. He is an unapologetically funny guy who takes on his journey of ordinary life when he finds out he is experiencing a wave of Existential Crisis. Many other characters will join you in this roller coaster reading experience, which tells you how imperfectly perfect Kevin is. The book starts with Kevin’s wedding day and will take you to an unreal experience. Since it is a fresh arrival, and already in the best seller list, grab it now to have a new reading experience.

The boy who loved

By Durjoy Dutta

The Boy Who Loved is the first instalment of two books by Durjoy Dutta, and the story is irresistible for any reader who would come across this book. Raghu had a bad experience of not helping his best friend when he drowned in the swimming pool, which haunts him, keeping him far from making someone close to him as a friend or lover. But when Brahmi appears, he can’t help but care and long for her and eventually start loving her. But life has ways to tell you that you can’t control everything, which is what happened to Raghu. He needs to fight his fears to come back to life, and as a reader, you will witness the most unreal story experience in this book.

Two states

By Chetan Bhagat

Two states by Chetan bhagat is probably the most relatable love story in the Indian demographic I have read. It’s not just about the boy and the girl, who, in this case, goes by the name Krish and Ananya. They are perfect with each other, love each other, and are sorted with themselves. They want to get married, but the families in India that are from two entirely different cultures, beliefs, preferences, and expectations will make their path to marriage quite hard and unwanted for a long time. Turning rebellious against their families is not what they want but convincing them also makes Krish and Ananya go crazy and hopeless. What should they do? If they couldn’t convince them, the families’ hearts melted for their children’s love. It is what you will sign up for in this beautiful book.

It’s All in The Planets

By Preeti Shenoy

In some stories, destiny plays a vital role, and you can’t help but be a part of it. It’s all in the planets by Preeti Shenoy tells you how destiny can make two people from different worlds cross each other’s path and get involved in each other’s life for some time; little do they know that this is not what they are doing themselves. It’s about Nidhi and Aniket partnered with two different persons but asking Nidhi to help him be better for his hot girlfriend, Trish; Aniket has changed the course of life, making these three get involved with each other and creating a huge impact. You need to read it for what role destiny plays in their lives.

When Dimple Met Rishi

By Sandhya Menon

Dimple Shah is set to start his career as a web developer and prefers to be independent first, contrary to her parents, who want her to get married soon. At the same time, Rishi Patel believes in the institution of marriage, so much so that when he learns that his parents and dimple parents have planned their meeting in a summer program for aspiring web developers, he couldn’t help but get excited enough. As they meet, they eventually fall for each other little to knowing that things will change soon. How they both managed to be there for each other is what the story’s premises and relevantly portrayed by Sandhya Menon, the well-deserved author.

A Touch of Eternity

By Durjoy Datta

The book reveals the concept of lovers being each other’s soulmates, adding a scientific touch featuring experiments where body and soul can finally meet. Driven and Anvesha were born on the same day and quickly learned that they were meant to be together. It is hard for them to convince their parents about the same, leaving them only with a choice to participate in this science experiment. How things are unveiled from there is worth reading in this book named A Touch of Eternity by Durjoy Datta.

If It is Not Forever, it is Not Love

By Durjoy Datta and Nikita Singh

The book is a suspense thriller only to experience love in its strongest feeling. The book has Deb, his girlfriend Avantika and his best friend Shrey, but it’s not about them. A bomb blast in Delhi’s Chandni chowk jolted Deb from within and shocked them for weeks. He seeks a revival of belief in life, and that is when he finds a burnt diary in the bomb blast premise days after. The pieces he found that day reveal something more critical about the guy whose last word Deb witnessed in the diary remains. Now, Deb happens to hop on this road trip with Shrey and Avantika only to put together the pieces of the diary and the dead guy’s irresistible story.

I Too Had a Love Story

By Ravindra Singh

Ravindra Singh, through this novel, is telling his love story based on a time when there was no internet, and people often fell for each other and promised to be there forever. Ravin and Khushi were about to get engaged after their love blossomed to an unimaginary level. Families were also involved, and the celebration was at its peak when something happened an evening before the engagement, and things fell apart, having no idea what could be the best thing to do from there. Making the reader so interested in the story, Ravindra Singh wants to tell you a beautiful and honest love story which surely wins over your heart.

When Love Finds You

By Yashodhara Lal

When Love Finds You is one of the effortless reads for young adults by Yashodhara Lal. The author narrates the story of Natasha. The on-job personality of the latter will surely give tough competition to the male-dominated corporate space. But with no reasons revealed, the promotion she was waiting for is awarded to another guy named Rishabh —- a people skill to master. Disappointing with what just happened, Natasha is now working under him and having an annoying time at the job. But there is also something that keeps things going. Another guy, Nikhil, who is charming but can’t get the easy type, enters the world of two. Now Natasha is dazzled between these two, making the book a corporate drama and highly relatable to everyone.

Half Girlfriend

By Chetan Bhagat

Another loved novel by Chetan Bhagat is Half Girlfriend, which he came up with in 2014. Half Girlfriend is a story of Madhav and his quest to win over his love name Riya. Madhav and Riya are utterly opposite from each other in every way. Madhav is a Bihari boy who lacks some mannerisms about how to approach anything. At the same time, Riya shows class and stature and crosses paths with Madhav at St. Stephen college in Delhi. What started as a first-sight love soon became Madhav’s obsession, and wanting Riya to love him back at any cost. Although Riya likes to spend time with Madhav and not judge him for his background, she feels hard to fall in love with him for some time. The story takes you to Bihar, Delhi, and to New York to explore how life gets them back in their life after a long break. Rest you need to read the novel to experience the love story of a small-town boy.

Final words

So, you have the list, you just have to take your pick. The top 10 Romantic Novels for Teens and Indian Collegians. Which one is it going to be, for you??

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List of Comedy Fiction Novels by Indian writers

In recent years our world has become a beautiful and intense ocean of innovative and fascinating novels for curious readers, and in this ocean, Indian writers have been seen as the submarines that take you to the undiscovered stories and characters that are relatable and inspiring to each and every one out there. Laughter is the best medicine that cuts your stress, depression, and tensions with a smooth transition in your mood, and for Laughing more and more, you should always look towards the outstanding and breathtaking novels written by our Indian authors as they accumulate the simplest things and turn them into doses of entertainment. So, dive into the deep sea of comic and intelligent humorous writings by our Indian writers. In the list of best comedy novels in present times, we come across lots of names of fantastic books and writers, but some books have created an exceptional place in everyone’s hearts and minds. Here is the compilation from us which we deem are extraordinary reads for every reader today;

The Unproposed Guy by Bhavik Sarkhedi and Suhana Bhambhani

It is a revolutionary book in the list of comedy and humorous novels as it depicts the real-life situations, obstacles, and depressions of today’s generations with a lot of sarcasm and humor. It shows the life of a talented, generous, and jolly guy Kevin, who attracts and gels everybody to his personality but has a unique way of putting off girls, so he gets rejected again and again. It is a must-read as Kevin, after getting so many rejections, realizes his talent and strength with an optimistic approach against his hardships and works hard to become a stand-up comedian and rapper. So, if you want to know if Kevin succeeds in his life and has a love life or not, then go on and buy the book now!! From all the compilations, “The Unproposed guy” has created a unique place as all the other books have some or the other specific genres, but in this book, the author has a steep eye on the real-life problems of today’s generation and how to deal with the rejections or negativity in life.

Especially for singles who are miserable from both the sides of love life and career, it is a life-changing entity to read as they will relate with it the most and also enjoy the small humorous events in a journey with Kevin. So, are you ready for a refreshing and exciting journey with Kevin, a boy who can make you laugh and laugh on him as well as on others… an attractive guy who gets rejected at times? Will Kevin accomplish his aspirations? Will he have a successful love life? When will his life become more happening? For answers, have the novel in your hands now!!

Hostilities: Surviving Hostel Life by Srinivas Addepalli

Based on the author’s experiences during his four years journey in a regional engineering college in Surat. The plot of the story revolves around three friends- Manish, Thomas, and Swami, their hostel life, elections, college politics, bathroom fights, heartbreaks, friendships, broken relations, and finding new crushes. He has literally compiled every moment of his college life, all the struggles, hurdles, smooth transitions, and love life in this book and also gave profound doses of humor in every situation of his sometimes rough, sometimes smooth journey. People who have lived in hostel and faced all the adventures will find this book very interesting as they can relate to it more than people who have just seen hostel life from the outside and don’t know the reality behind the fantasies. It is a humorous, emotional, adventurous journey that lets readers dive into the streams of friendship, career goals, and true love.

Dissected by Naveen Kakkar

It is a short read that tells a reader everything about the day-to-day life of a medical student and also breaks all the prejudices about campus life with a generous amount of sarcasm and humor. It is a hilarious story of fifty teenagers who have been enrolled in a medical college in Damsar, and now every day is a new bombshell for them as they don’t know what is coming to them. From the landmines of the atomic lab to the lustrous corridors, from mischievous class fun to the balcony love stories, from boring books to good looks, and from chemicals to drinks, it is a full-packed entertainer, and also it shows the reality of pursuing a medical degree. So, will everyone get their true love? Will they get balance classes and glasses? Will they mingle with chemicals or practices? Get the book and know yourself!

Page 6 and Beyond: Let’s Steer the Pot by Hureen Saghar Gandhi

This book can be casually explained as a series of stories that the author serves to readers that reflects the day-to-day life in America. Combined with her humor and charm, she has created the most extraordinary things from the most ordinary things. The stories in this book casually revolve around two WhatsApp groups that make it clear that it is all about the learning of new technology, the disadvantages of social media, and its exclusive advantages. The author hilariously and sarcastically explains her plight of learning the nuances of WhatsApp, which took her seven years, and also the characters are so intelligently used that humor comes out in the most natural way it’s possible. It is most relatable to the elderly as the disclaimer of book #pg-40 clearly states that it is about the gap between the older generation and the technological advancements that created humorous situations in everyday life.

The Great Indian Democracy by Manivannan K

India is the world’s largest democracy, and it comprises a lot of issues, loopholes, and scams entailing it, so the author has succeeded in mirroring the fair socio-economic-political situation of our country with a garnishing pinch of intelligent humor. Democracy is all about authority in the hands of the public but does India really possess democracy? It is the main question on which author has worked and has succeeded in bringing out the best narration of logical and intelligent points that proves that our country will take a lot of time to reach the level of real total democracy, and these points ensure the highest standards of humor and a lot of laughter.

Endnotes

All these novels are based on real-life situations seen with the glasses of sarcasm and humor that make people live their lives in a more acceptable and optimistic manner. These novels have created a special place in every reader’s heart and at times prove to be life-changing as nowadays human life has become very fast, everybody is running, and the competitive environment has reached a brimming crease of the patience of today’s youth and in between these hardships these novels become the dose of laughter that make life quite simple, fun and happening. So, always choose the novel which best suits your personality, likes and dislikes. We suggest start with a novel that revolves around a character whose life is very simple and casual with a series of common hurdles like heartbreaks, rejections, career tension and self-introspection as these are things that everyone faces and want solutions to deal with them. Choose which is most relatable. Pick wisely and start if you also want to keep the stress away from your life with the help of these engaging, humorous, fun, starry-eyed comic write-ups. Enjoy reading them!!

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Best Recommended Books for Single Guys and Girls in India

The urge to start a love relationship is strongly prevalent in our young generation. However, often, they forget the basis of a relationship and rush towards the excitement part, which seems easy at first but highly addictive and uncontrollable later. We have seen our youth not knowing completely the why part of it and despairingly making efforts to experience the desire of just being loved by someone.

Our society keeps this generation from being aware of this part of life. As a result, the youth themselves get into this quest for love and romance that often reflects the lack of understanding and communication. The mere approach of expectations is not well crafted, which hardly makes sense leading them to often give up on love and compassion and leaving their life feeling lonely and empty. We believe we as a society are responsible for making them understand what true love and relationship mean. And how to approach this delicate part of their emotions and feelings with complete awareness and independence. Also, ‘single’ status is often perceived as unwanted or no fun at all. It needs to be seen through complete maturity and a sense of self-love.

We need to offer clarity, and what’s better than conveying it through solid storytelling and relatability? We have come up with the best book recommendations for single guys and girls in India, which undoubtedly helps them to have clarity about being single, how to carry themselves and even if they like to approach love and relationship, what is the ideal way for it. Let’s start with the most promising of them all.

The Unproposed Guy: Meet The Lame Loader Next Door

By Bhavik Sarkhedi and Suhana Bhambhani

India’s best content writer, Bhavik Sarkhedi and his colleague Suhana Bhambhani, an ex-investment banker, have come up with the book The Unproposed Guy and its winning over the reading enthusiasts. The book is about a character named Kevin, whom you know very well as he possesses some of the attributes that undoubtedly one of your friends has.

You know, the funny, honest, straightforward guy who crosses paths with blunders now and then. The book’s main character happens to be experiencing a difficult phase of his life as ‘Existential crisis. Kevin is the unproposed guy for several reasons, but he is also a life warrior. The book is highly relevant to the youth and tells you more about yourself that you have hardly explored. Easy to read, relate and comprehend. Grab your copy today for a great read.

Attached: The New Science Of Adult Attachment And How It Can Help You Find— And Keep— Love

By Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. Heller

In this book, authors Amir Levine and Rachel S.F. Heller speak about a basic attachment theory that affects early relationships and reveals much more about adult relationships. The theory explores three kinds of personalities in a relationship — anxious, secure, and avoidant.

Anxious people often are overwhelmed with their relationship and doubt the ability of their partner to love them back. Secure people are comfortable and sorted in their relationship and keep the warmth and love alive for a long time. The third personality of people is avoidant, who fear losing their independence as they get close to their partner and eventually lose sight of it. Read to know more.

Don’t Forget Your Crown: Self-Love Has Everything To Do With It

By Derrick Jaxn

Derrick Jaxn, the author of the book, believes that most of us have not yet explored the foundation of love, which is self-love. As a result, we often fail and are scared to lift ourselves. You need to start again withholding your crown of self-worth before putting anyone else on the priority list. You can’t blindly love someone and expect them to make you feel good.

It also takes a dig at our society that doesn’t focus on the critical concept of self-love and self-esteem. It’s not about telling you how to get the girl of your dreams. Instead, it tells you how to start the entire process of love right from loving- yourself first before anyone else. When you are enough for yourself, that is when you are ready to share it with the love of your life and when it’s the time, you will know with complete clarity.

Status Single: The Truth About Being a Single Woman in India

By Sreemoyee Piu Kundu

It is a prevalent fact that the society in India doesn’t hold a soft corner for single women, which creates an arduous journey for them to embark on. The author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu has put in great effort to write this book, focusing on the single status of women in our society and what all they have to go through, especially when you are in your 30s and going further in that phase.

Single guys and girls should read about the story of the challenges that single women face and how they overcome the same. Not to fear the single status but get motivated enough to responsibly take charge of their life because that matters the most.

I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships

By Michael S. Sorensen

The relationship is a responsible opportunity, and looking after it needs you to be skilled at various things that often go unnoticed. People often ignore some provisions in the relationship that lead to failure and heartbreaks. In the book, the author Michael S. Sorensen speaks about the most common yet highly ignorable skill in a relationship called Communication. a skill the majority of us struggle with.

No matter at what stage you are in your relationship or even single, the book will help you start a conversation, build it up, speak about expectations most simply, and many more with just Communication. The book highlights some of its proven techniques and importance, for example, calmness, being supportive, caring, showing respect, resolving issues, keeping ego aside, and so on. The book intends to focus on communication skills that can deliver favourable results and meet expectations in any relationship stage.

Single That: Dispelling The Top 10 Myths Of The Single Woman

By Acamea Deadwyler

Author Acamea Deadwiler believes every relationship status is an opportunity, and we must own it with absolute pride and sheer audacity. If someone is single, that doesn’t mean they are desperate, broken, or lonely. Suppose you are even in your 30s or 40’s. That in no way means that you are not meant for love or hard to love. When it’s time, you will know and might find your love in any phase of your life.

The book discusses the single status most of us don’t want to associate with and the top 10 myths about those who are single at any phase of their life. It reveals the unexplored part of our perspective on single women. It vanishes the myth of being single is lonely’—a must-read for single guys and girls who need clarity about single status.

Final thoughts

So, you are single, not to worry. Pick your choice from this list of best books to see how being single can be beneficial and how it is as normal as being in a relationship. Grab your preferred one today!

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Best Humour Novels Written by Indian authors

Youth is a stage of life when desires turn into work, nightmares turn into reality, past tragedies turn into comedy, and alliances turn into strangers. Novels written in present times show us the essence of the life of today’s youth, entailing all the aspects a youth goes through and enjoys in this dynamic stage of life. The 21st century is an overwhelming era for readers to sail through. Numerous novels show you the reality of today’s materialistic world with lots of negativities and give you an optimistic approach to dealing with it with a humorous touch. We see the varied novels published in this genre. These books have made their own identity, proved their relativity with day-to-day life problems, issues, and depressions of today’s youth and the ways to transform by self-introspecting your strengths and weaknesses. If we see the best novels of present times based on youth’s struggles in life and humor, we come across the best seller ones such as;

The Unproposed Guy by Bhavik Sarkhedi and Suhana Bhambhani

It is a homogenous mixture of desires, determination, love failures, comedy, realization, rejections, and lots of sarcasm. It shows us the essence of the life of the present youth entailing all the aspects a young person goes through and enjoys in this dynamic stage of life. It is a story of a boy Kevin, besides being very talented, gentle, intelligent, and attractive, gets rejected by girls again and again, which makes him feel like going through a weird situation of existential crisis; this plot makes this story relatable as well as fascinating as we all have witnessed the same at some point of time in our life. Kevin then introspects, realizes his talent, and then works hard to become a stand-up comedian and rapper. He puts all the passion within him towards his stage performances emerging as a successful and entertaining stand-up comedian. Amidst Kevin’s struggles with life, relationships and career we are forced to think will Kevin ever have a love story? Will he be able to accomplish his aspirations as a romantic guy? If you also want to know, then you should totally read it. The thing that makes ‘The Unproposed Guy’ unlike from all novels is that it is relatable to every individual without any boundaries of background, place of birth, gender or any other aspect. It reflects the perspective of today’s youth and also tells us about how our youth is fighting today’s different challenges of life with a twisting effect of comedy and sarcasm.

Malgudi Days and Swami & Friends by R K Narayan

It is a novel based on village life in which Swami and friends come across lots of obstacles, and they confront them without giving up and end up creating a hilarious scene out there. This book involves every possible character of everyday life from upper to lower strata, including astrologer, doctor, postman, gateman, failing students, sculptor, engines, dogs, and so on. This creates a sense of the problems every person, regardless of occupation and background faces in routine life funnily and comically. It is a never-ending story as it shows the day-to-day picture of middle-class people, how they live, their occupations, their thought processes, their likes and dislikes, and the way the author presents every story, and the episode is hilarious and engaging. The characters are made according to the local dialects and slang, so it also attracts the people of older ages as well as the young who are interested in studying life in the ’90s. It is a must-read for people who like the 90’s era and are a bit old school in their choices.

The Inscrutable Americans by Anurag Mathur

The story revolves around a boy named Gopal, whose father is a businessman who sends him to study mechanical engineering in America, the hurdles he faces, and how he establishes himself there. The struggles and hardships of a small-town boy in a foreign country and his growth through various adventures are described excellently by the author. The readers could learn a lot about America and the prons & cons of living in America through Gopal’s experiences. It also teaches that what we picture hearing about anything in our mind does not turn out to be true. Reality is very different from our mind’s imagination and perspective. Gopal’s completely different observation from what he has imagined and known about America proves this. This book introduces the readers to the reality of foreign countries and students who leave their land, family, and friends for the sake of learning in an advanced atmosphere, which is far from fantasy, including humor making it engaging and enjoyable to read.

Serious Men by Manu Joseph

Serious Men is a 2010 drama fiction novel written by journalist Manu Joseph. The story follows Ayyan Mani, a middle-aged Dalit working as an assistant to a famous astrologer. Ayyan faces discrimination, depression, and humiliation all through his life, which makes him more and more material conscious as he knows that this world belongs to the people of upper strata only who are rich or upper caste, so he doesn’t want his son to face all these challenges and wants him to enjoy all the joys and luxuries that he has always wished for. He spreads a lie that his son is a genius mathematician, which later turns out to be a big disaster and a roller coaster ride for all. His deeds create a lot of disturbance in not only his own life but also cyclones the life of his family as well as his son.

Mrs. Funnybones by Twinkle Khanna

Thank you, Mrs. Funnybones, for reminding us that life is what you make of it, and the most ordinary moments sometimes provide the maximum entertainment and pearls of wisdom. Twinkle Khanna’s books are a complete dose of entertainment. In this book, she has written about her family, work, travels, and some socio-economic topics. The best part about her writing is that it gives ease to readers as there is a casual approach to writing. Mrs. Funnybones is a fun-to-read novel with lots of humor and laughter. It is a highly successful novel in comedy and is considered a must-to-read if you are fascinated with humorous books.

Wrap-up

All these novels are based on people from specific background having some sort of challenge or obstacle that aid them in realizing their strength in a twisted and funny manner. These compilations are the productions of the top most creative, innovative, and intelligent minds of our country, who have converged their forces to bring out the best stories that entertain us, inspire us and also teach us some values that prove to be our allies of life. It is totally dependent on the choice of the reader to select whichever book they want, but we should always focus on the book that relates to our understanding capabilities and is relatable to our present situations.

When selecting a novel to read, always start with the one that has the character relating to your age, life, and mindset so that it can pay you the way your life needs. Books are always regarded as our best friend. Which they are indeed! So, we believe your best friend should be the one who mirrors with your life and teaches you by showing you the dark sides of your surrounding world and people, while learning to see the light and come out of it victorious. So, always be wise while choosing what to read as it will act as your precious friend, memorable mentor, and loving partner in life. Then, what are you looking for, hop on to the nearest bookstore and get the novel you like the most! Enjoy your choice of book and have fun reading!

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“Anyone can write” says Vaibhav Kakkar CEO of IIM SKILLS

Have you always harbored the dream of becoming a writer but have been dissuaded by that niggling voice at the back of your head saying that writing is an innate trait not all can master? And you think to yourself “I don’t have it in me..”

Well, as writers, we all have been there at some point or the other. Whether it’s your self-doubt or imposter syndrome or absolute disappointment in your first drafts, we are beset with such issues more often than not. So does that mean we are not good enough to become a writer and make a flourishing career out of it?

Busting such myths is ace digital marketer and content consultant Mr. Vaibhav Kakkar, CEO of IIM SKILLS.

“The truth is anyone can become a writer and there is absolutely no prerequisite to starting a career as a writer!” He says.

Having started his career in the field of digital marketing and content when these two sectors were still in their nascent stages, Vaibhav went on to start his own website which gave information to the internet audience about various skill-based courses and training programs.

In 2015, he decided to launch his own company IIM SKILLS, which today can boast of being a leading ed-tech institute offering a plethora of job-oriented, skill enhancement programs including content writing, digital marketing, technical writing, and finance courses, and more.

So what can we do to become successful writers with a sustainable careers?

“We need to master a few select skills to become a writer. With continued learning and persistent practice, anyone can thrive in the world of writing..”

With that thought in mind, here we present to you the top qualities of a successful Content Writer…

 

1. Discipline

Discipline is the primary requirement to become a good writer as is in any other profession. One of the best ways to develop a habit of writing is to fix a certain time of the day dedicated to writing and writing only. You should take the utmost effort to ensure that you are writing at a specified time every day initially. It would help you cultivate the habit of writing. Once you develop a routine, you will notice that you are unable to go even for one day without practicing your skill. By writing at the same time every day for at least the initial months, you train your brain to make writing an ineluctable part of your life.

2. Strong Grasp of the Language You are Writing In

One of the traits of a writer is that they continuously evolve, learn, and develop their craft by having a strong grasp of the language they are writing in. Whether it is English or any regional language, you have to make sure that you understand the grammar, vocabulary, and the nitty-gritty of that language to connect with your target readers more efficiently.

3. Research

Research is a very important part of writing anything. In fact, it is one of the most important steps even before you start your journey of writing. Why should you have to research so rigorously before writing anything you may ask? Well, research is the first step to becoming a good writer.

You learn about your niche/topic/subject matter through research. You get an in-depth understanding of your topic and can back your writing with facts and figures only through thorough research. With research, you have absolute clarity on the matter you are writing about and can unhesitatingly answer the most complex of questions regarding your subject matter.

4. Meticulous

A meticulous approach to writing helps you to connect better with your target reader and do justice to their expectations of your writing abilities. Whether it’s your approach to the research, grammar, and vocabulary aspect, it gives you an edge over your competitors. It will help you every step of the writing process making your work more accurate and exhaustive.

5. Clarity of Thought

This might be considered a corollary of the 4th point. If you are meticulous in your approach to writing, then it will help you gain clarity of thought regarding the subject. This will be enriching both for you as a writer and for your readers who will get informative and appealing content to read. Bring detail-oriented and perusing what you write with sincerity can help you reach your goals faster than you can imagine.

It builds your reputation as a writer and your clients have unwavering trust in your capabilities.

6. Observant

You have to possess the quality of being observant if you want to become an astute writer. Some writers have the ability to connect with their audiences instantly while some flounder in that aspect. Have you ever wondered why?

A good writer tends to observe their surrounding diligently. This helps to glean more information, which, in turn, enables them to write more organically. Being observant helps them to analyze and understand situations and behaviors that propel better writing. Being observant helps the writer to imbue his writing with a more authentic and accurate depiction of the subject matter at hand.

7. Willing to Adapt To Changes

The writing industry is flexible and prone to changes. Most of your target readers will be present on the internet. Especially with the tremendous proliferation of digital channels and the internet, it has become essential to keep yourself abreast of what your target audience is looking for in the online domain. As a writer, you have to understand the pulse of your audience, and what they are interested in. You can surf different communication channels like Quora, Reddit, and social media channels to know what interests your readers.

8. Proficiency In Different Writing Styles

A writer has to be well-versed with the different styles of writing. With time we indeed develop our own style of writing but it is very important to be aware of these different styles to write impeccably and to have conviction in your talent as a writer. Some of the writing styles are as follows:

DescriptivePersuasiveNarrativeExpositoryCreativeSubjectiveObjectiveReview9. Well-versed with The Internet

It has become imperative that content writers are comfortable with computers and conversant with the internet. This is the era of ebooks, websites, and blogs. This means that a writer has to be well equipped with the knowledge of websites, blogs, online publications, etc to grow in their professional lives and to undertake challenging writing endeavors.

10. Writing Original Content

Anything you write must have been explored before. But it’s the way you present it, the usage of words, and your unique ideas and perspective on that matter that makes content original. To become a writer one has to make efforts to write plagiarism-free content. Any information taken from another website or blog has to be cited and should be properly mentioned.

Search engines have become advanced enough to detect plagiarism. When crawling your blog or website, if they detect plagiarism, your site is penalized. As a result, your reputation as a writer takes a hit. So make sure to write original content and double-check by scanning your work through a plagiarism detector tool.

11. Giving due Importance to Headlines, Titles, and Subheadings

Headlines are a vital part of a write-up. How many times have you proceeded with reading an article because the headline made it too good to resist. And how many times have you avoided reading an article because the headline was insipid and uninspiring. It is one element in your write-up that reels the reader in. Once you have hooked the reader’s attention with your heading, you have accomplished a major task in your process of content strategy.

12. Innate Love For Reading

An innate love for reading is one of the most important qualities of becoming a great writer. Imbibing the qualities of good writing can only happen with consistent reading. If you are not interested in reading books, blogs, or publications, then you can say goodbye to your dreams of becoming a writer. Reading enriches your understanding of how to write and gives you thr required imaginative powers to create compelling content.

13. Picking a Profitable Niche

A good writer isn’t someone who just pics a random subject and starts writing on it. They put in hours of research and select a profitable niche that is in demand, one that people want to read about. This one is the first rule of embarking upon your journey of becoming a writer.

You cannot write something that people don’t have an interest in reading about. This will only make your efforts futile and will negatively impact your belief in yourself. Hence make sure that you do a rigorous research on what the most popular and profitable niches are that interest you and have a great demand in the market as well. Only when you analyze the niches properly, will you be able to choose one that is profitable, riveting, and interesting for you to write.

14. Knowledge of Writing Tools and Applications

Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds and today a writer needs to have proper knowledge of writing tools and applications that are available on the internet. This aids your writing and helps mitigate a lot of unenforced errors that occur while you are writing. Some writing tools to consider are the Hemingway app, Grammarly, and Quillbot. Research tools include Ubersuggest, Answer The Public, and channels like reddit, and Quora.

15. Proofreading And Editing

A writer should be an efficient proofreader and editor as well. Proofreading and Editing help to do away with anything ambiguous in our writing and helps us to analyze and review our work. Moreover, it helps us to develop a keen discernment of the nuances of writing which, in turn, helps us to understand what would work with the audience and what wouldn’t. Once you become adept at proofreading, your writing also improves considerably.

16. Working Knowledge of SEO

As reiterated multiple times, in this age of the internet, write-ups, articles, and editorials cater to people in the online domain. Knowledge of SEO enables you to create content that is going to appear on the first pages of a search engine like Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

Why is it important to know SEO?

First, SEO Ranking builds credibility for a writer. It is a testament to the writers’ ability to create content that appeals to the target audience. Secondly, knowledge of SEO would help in enhancing your skillsets and diversify your portfolio to get better job opportunities in the writing domain.

Learning the fundamentals of SEO is a must for writers today. It comes in handy if you want to start your own blog or website. Most writing jobs today require you to know the basics of SEO. Some concepts to know are Off-page SEO, On-Page SEO, Alt Text, keyword density, proper use of images, internal and external links, use of subheadings and headings, and meta description.

17. Time Management Skills

Time Management might be an overused set of words but has tremendous benefits. It helps in the smooth flow of work without jarring breaks that hinder creativity. Proper time management skills help writers to be well organized and know their priorities. It also helps with the more efficient handling of deadlines and meetings. The writing process is complex with time dedicated to research, writing multiple drafts, formatting, editing, and proofreading. You have to streamline the entire process to maximize your productivity and ensure that no time is wasted.

Therefore one has to be efficient in managing time to do all of this. A writer deals with more than one project at a time and sometimes works with multiple clients with diverse demands. The best solution would be to chart out a plan the previous day. A planner can do wonders for a writer.

18. Communication Skills

Communication skills are an important quality for a writer. The entire crux of writing is to convey a particular idea successfully to different people of interest. As a writer, you have to communicate with clients if you are a freelancer or with your management if you are an employee in an organization.

Writers have to formulate a lot of business emails to coordinate with the management and clients consistently. Successful communication only happens when your writing is aligned with the goals and objectives of the business organization. And that is possible only through effective communication. That’s why a writer when starting their journey should focus on developing their communication skills for a rewarding career in the world of writing.

19. Understanding Social Media

Technology advancement and expansion have only given rise to a consolidated system with integrated content strategy gaining importance. It enables you to maximize your reach to your target readers. Hence, writers are today encouraged to understand the different social media channels and their unique characteristics comprehensively to be able to tailor content according to the nature of that social media channel.

Social media is an extremely important tool that can help writers get recognition and maximize their reach. The variety of people on social media channels also ensures that you boost your audience base. It also propels the creation of a personal brand for a writer which can help in innumerable ways starting from selling your ebook to getting traffic for your websites to selling physical books. You should be at home with the unique attributes of these social media channels. Put in the effort to tailor content specifically for the channels and you will see remarkably quick results.

20. Staying Updated With News of the Content Writing Industry

The content industry is brimming with potential, is dynamic, and prone to changes that are meant to give the target readers more relevant and interesting content. Any form of media requires writers to be able to deliver their messages successfully to that target audience. The content and information industry today caters to a massive audience. Since the possibilities are huge a writer has to consistently read up about this information and contact industry and make sure that they are updated with the latest happenings in the sector to leverage the benefits.

21. Creativity

Last, but definitely not least, creativity is a prerequisite to becoming a good writer. You need a generous doze of good imaginative skills to turn your ideas into appealing content. Merely writing down your novel ideas is not going to help you resonate with your target audience. Good writers can turn even the most mundane of things into something incredibly exciting and appealing. That’s why you have to continuously upgrade yourself and find newer ways of presenting your ideas with an appealing narrative.

And finally! Here is a quick conversation with Digital Marketing Consultant and Content Writer Mr. Vaibhav Kakkar before we wrap up.

1. What made you think about starting IIM SKILLS?

A whole lot of research revealed that people all over the globe were looking for high-grade professional courses that would help them add to their basic skillsets to showcase to their potential employers. And some of the top in-demand courses were in the domain of writing and marketing. I thought, why not provide students and professionals with a platform that offered a flexible learning approach with an industry-validated curriculum? With industry experts with a keen understanding of the subjects we designed well-researched and curated programs in content and technical writing, digital marketing, SEO, as well as a diverse range of finance training programs.

2. What are some of the advantages you provide to the students enrolling in these courses?

We aim to provide well-rounded learning with the latest curriculum and knowledge of tools, applications, and best practices. IIM skills will always prioritize the welfare of the students first. To enhance their experience of experiential learning, we have free access to our learning management system forever.

This learning management system has all recorded class sessions as well as learning materials and updated information in the content. If a student ever faces any difficulty IIM SKILLS has a 24/7 help desk that is dedicated to solving doubts and queries as speedily as possible. We also have doubt resolution sessions with mentors and an immersive learning pedagogy that has students communicate with their mentors live during class.

3. So what is next in store for students and professionals from IIM SKILLS?

After a very successful launch of several professional, industry-specific courses, we have decided to launch finance courses that will help finance students and professionals upskill and add more skills to their resumes. With this thought in mind, we have introduced GST Course, Financial Modelling Course, and Business Accounting and Taxation Course. And there is a lot more in the pipeline. With that assurance, he signs off.

Now that you have the qualities of a writer at your fingertips, start your journey on a positive note, don’t dither, and enjoy the process…

Happy Learning folks!

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The Future of Content Marketing: Why Your Business Needs It

Content marketing has been around since the early 2000s, but it wasn’t until recently that it truly began to flourish as we know it today.

Thanks to social media, content has become one of the most popular strategies businesses use to grow their audience.

They market their products and services to the audience in the most effective way possible. They provide them with something valuable to read or watch.

Content marketing basics

Strategically Content marketing is mainly focuses on creating content that is audience centric in terms of value add—compelling the customers to take action in the interest of the business. While you may hear marketers referring to content concerning print advertising or other traditional marketing activities like direct mail or trade shows, we’re talking about something different here. Our definition of content refers not just to written words but also images, videos, audio recordings and more. All of us agree that when it is concerned with content marketing, we cannot adopt a one size fits all approach. What works for one company will likely fail for another because so many variables are at play. The only way to know what will work best for your business is by testing out different types of content and measuring their impact on metrics that matter most (like sales).

Every business has its unique story – so why shouldn’t your website tell it?

Content marketing as a business strategy

Content marketing is a vital aspect of any business strategy that focuses on building a personal relationship with your audience and getting them to trust your brand. By focusing on quality content and high-quality visuals, you’ll establish a connection with your target customers through visual content such as infographics and case studies. You can get interested in your products or services by producing engaging content that helps educate users about a specific topic. It creates opportunities for you to guide potential customers toward becoming actual customers. You can also use storytelling in your marketing campaigns by creating an exciting narrative that evokes feelings and makes readers care about your product. Good stories evoke empathy, creating emotional connections between consumers and brands, making it more likely for consumers to respond positively to advertising from brands they like.

The importance of content marketing has become increasingly apparent in recent years as internet usage has grown significantly. According to Google, 72 per cent of adults worldwide go online every day, and nearly half have watched videos online recently (ComScore). These statistics make it evident that users are spending more time looking at websites and spending less time watching television commercials. Brands have begun shifting their strategies accordingly, now emphasising search engine optimization (SEO) tactics rather than traditional paid advertisements—as reflected by growing shares of digital ad revenue across all major industry sectors (Media Post). In today’s market, businesses need a stellar product and well-written copy.

Content marketing helps create brand awareness.

Another significant benefit of content marketing is that it helps create brand awareness. As companies give away high-quality information, they can stand out from their competitors and generate new leads. Studies show that 80% of B2B buyers consult at least one piece of content before making a purchase decision. The reason for this trend is simple—content marketing is effective. 82% say they feel positive about a brand after reading its content, while 85% feel more inclined to buy. For example, I could talk about how a great content marketing strategy helped increase my business website traffic by over 1 million visitors per month. I could also write about how you can use content marketing to attract thousands of new visitors daily without spending much money on advertising. And lastly, I could write an overview of why marketers are moving toward creating precious pieces of information instead of pushing sales messages to convince people they need what you have to offer.

Content marketing helps you gain traffic.

Content marketing is an absolute must if you want to get more traffic to your website. This relatively new marketing tactic allows you to help consumers by providing them with free and valuable information about your products or services. And in return, you gain traffic by ranking higher on search engines for these terms. The best part? You don’t have to sell anyone anything! Your potential customers come to you and ask for what they need. When done correctly, content marketing helps you rank high in search engine results—giving you a better chance of being found online. Plus, it can be just as effective as any other type of advertising when reaching large audiences that might not know about your business otherwise.

Content marketing helps you build trust.

Sometimes you want people to trust you—like when asking customers to spend money on your product. But, chances are, they’re not just going to charge you because you exist (if they did, sales would be easier). You need to build trust with content marketing. People guard up when it comes to brands; if they find content marketing too pushy or inauthentic, they’ll block it out completely—which means no profit for you. Many businesses use content marketing today: It helps them earn trust and establish themselves as a brand worth spending money on. So, don’t skip over these tactics!

Why do businesses need great content marketers?

Businesses need content marketers because content creates a fantastic customer experience, generates leads, and increases sales. Great content tells people about your products or services and offers solutions to their problems. A great piece of content can solve issues with your product or service, help customers feel understood, and solve their problems without forcing them to buy something they don’t need. Well-written content often acts as an educational resource on various topics.

Challenges in the field of content marketing

The field of content marketing has seen an impressive evolution over the past decade. The industry is expected to continue growing in the years to come and become a critical marketing channel for a large number of businesses all around the world. However, it will also face some of its biggest challenges in 2019, 2020 and beyond. – Competition between brands and companies. As more and more brands realize how powerful content marketing can be, competition between companies trying to get their hands on great quality content from professional writers will grow. Your business’s access to high-quality articles at reasonable prices might prove difficult. There is so much information available in the digital age that sometimes it’s hard to find new and exciting material to keep a site relevant. A well-executed content strategy will help.

How can we hire good content marketers?

Great content marketers need to be able to write well, create and curate visual content, understand user psychology and behaviour, know how search engine optimization works, understand different social networks, and have a knack for producing viral content. These skills aren’t easy to find in one person; some companies hire specialized teams to handle each aspect, while others rely on employees that can help with more than one function.

What does it take to become a great content marketer?: If you want to get into content marketing, start by reading up on best practices and how-to guides to get an idea of what you should learn. From there, read up on marketing strategy and research trends within your industry so you can position yourself as someone who knows what they’re talking about.

Why content marketing is the future of business

Creating high-quality content for your audience and social media is an investment in the future of your business. Not only will you benefit from direct sales and increased traffic, but you’ll also enhance brand awareness by building a positive reputation. By creating your audience’s trust, you can build relationships that are based on honest communication and mutual respect. The future of content marketing is more than just excellent writing skills—it’s about how businesses engage customers with valuable information that helps consumers make decisions about their lives and purchases. The future of content marketing is personalized, which takes advantage of personal data to help people find what they’re looking for with as little effort as possible.

Inconclusion

Having relevant new content posted regularly not only allows you to attract new followers by having new things to say but also gives existing audiences something new to read when they return to your site or social media accounts. With even basic SEO (search engine optimization) techniques, popular articles have a higher chance of getting traffic from search engines. Better yet, when people share articles across different platforms like Facebook and Twitter, those links are counted by search engines, making it easy for content to rank higher and drive more targeted visitors back to your website.

If you create high-quality posts and deliver them consistently, you’ll notice an increase in organic search engine results over time! And being easily found on Google is extremely important nowadays because 69% of users never go past page two!

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Content Writing Services: How They’ve Evolved and What to Expect

Content writing services have been around since the internet began in the early 1990s. Still, their role has changed dramatically in the past few years. Content marketing has become more critical than ever, with many companies focusing their resources on this one marketing technique alone. It’s not hard to see why so many businesses invest in content writing services. They can speak directly to their target audience and effectively reach out to potential customers without spending money on traditional advertising campaigns.

If you don’t know much about content writing services, likely, you don’t have any business of your own, or you are new to the marketing world and haven’t heard about them. Still, you may wonder what these services entail and how they can benefit your business. If you fall into this category, you are definitely in the right place!

Content Writing Services: How They’ve Evolved and What to Expect

Today content writing services are an indispensable part of business marketing and communications. Therefore it is not surprising that more businesses are looking to outsource content development to freelancers or take it up in-house. But how did content writing services evolve over the years, and what can you expect from them now? Here’s a look at the evolution of content writing services and tips on finding one that’s right for your needs.

What are content writing services?

Content writing services are businesses that produce content for clients. For example, some services specialize in press releases or blogs, while others may take on long-term ghostwriting assignments. A few content writing services combine all three, depending on a client’s specific needs. These companies have adapted their business models to changing market conditions. Still, they continue to stay relevant by adding new services and providing those at competitive prices and high quality.

What are the pros and cons of content writing services?: There are several benefits to using content writing services. One is that it allows you to hire writers who know what they’re doing without having to train themselves. Some writers work in-house, while others work remotely, so you can hire someone who doesn’t live near you (or your competitors) if you prefer.

Evolution of online content writing business

The content writing business has evolved with time. It all started with content writers selling their services on freelance websites like oDesk, Elance etc. The next step was when they directly competed with writers working in-house for companies. It is when online content writing businesses came into existence. In-house writers compete against outside ones by creating long pages that no one would read or by having many authors work on a single page. It ultimately meant that customers were getting poor quality content at an enormous cost to business owners. Content writing started as an outsourcing business and became successful because of the rich cultural insights that web-savvy writers brought in. Numerous online content writing service providers specialize in specific niches and have dedicated teams of writers specializing in them.

Kinds of content readers want

Readers, like everyone else, want simple answers to their questions. And they’re not getting them. The internet is awash with data and content. Some of it is a value add, but most of it is irrelevant as it does not address the problem. Your reader wants short, easy-to-read articles that answer their question or solve a problem. You should be able to figure out what kind of content readers seek by researching how people use Google search queries to find information about your topic. If you can figure out what kinds of questions people have about your topic (or specific problems you could solve for them), then you know what kind of content you need to produce.

Content types are typically categorized by type of content, structure, business function, or the targeted industry.

Structural content types include blogs and website articlesbusiness functions need marketing collateral like white papers or infographics.Industry-specific pieces include product manuals for retail businesses or health guides for pharmaceutical companies. These days, marketers have an arsenal of content types they can use to engage with their customers—and each one comes with its own rules on how it should be created. So, where do you start? Start by deciding what kind of content you want to create first. Do you want to write a book? Do you want to produce videos? Or maybe you just want a simple how-to guide that’s published online. Whatever your goal is, there’s no correct answer—but there is the best answer for your specific situation. After all, if your goals aren’t clear from the outset, it will be difficult for anyone else to help you achieve them.The business model behind content writing services

Content writing services have grown into a $7 billion industry. The sheer amount of online information makes it impossible for most businesses to keep up with their content needs. Businesses need more than just blogs and social media posts. They also require compelling white papers, infographics, email newsletters, case studies, ebooks and more.

Suppose you’re working on a tight budget or don’t have much time to dedicate to your marketing strategy. In that case, content writing services are worth looking into. These professional writers can help you develop written materials (like web copy) without taking too much time away from your day-to-day responsibilities. What people want from content writing services: Today, customers want immediate results. They don’t want to wait weeks or months for answers—so if they see something they like on Facebook, they expect answers within minutes. When it comes to today’s consumers, there isn’t any room for delay when creating content marketing strategies for your brand. Your audience will be satisfied if you deliver high-quality articles right away!

Advantages/ Disadvantages of using these services

If your company is new, you may find that using a content writing service can help get your brand noticed quickly. You also may want to check out services that produce audio or video as part of their content writing services, which allow you to enhance your customer’s experience further. Of course, before choosing a specific service, you should ensure they have an online presence you can research. Some companies are solely SEO-based, while others focus on social media management. Make sure they can provide the services you need before hiring them. This section will give information about – how to choose/hire content writing services. You should keep some essential things in mind when deciding what kind of service works best for your business: Check out websites like Clutch, which offers reviews from customers and experts on various types of business services (including content writing). While looking at reviews from actual customers is helpful, it’s important to remember that there are people who post fake reviews for businesses all the time. Also, consider reading through professional reviews.

To start with, look up articles by industry-specific niche writers who know what they’re talking about;

If you do a little research, you might be able to learn why certain content writing services perform better than others.

When it comes down to choosing a service, personal recommendations can be more effective than any online review you read because it is from someone close to you who is using one of these services regularly.

Tips on finding the right service provider

Content marketing is a booming industry, so thousands of service providers are out there—but finding the right one for your business is crucial. Before you get started, ask yourself the following questions: Are you looking for a full-service content provider, or would you write the content in-house instead? How much are you willing to spend on writing services? Will you need ongoing support from the provider?

What I need to consider when selecting a company: Once you’ve answered these questions, you can start exploring different options.

How to use these services to drive more traffic

Everyone wants to drive more traffic, but how do you use these services? That all depends on your goals for using content writing services. If you’re trying to get more clicks through SEO, optimising for keywords is essential. If you want more subscribers to your email list, it’s helpful to use a call-to-action. For example, if you want more email subscribers from a particular post (or website), ask people to sign up at or near the end of an infographic or long-form text piece. Take advantage of these tools—they can help drive more traffic in different ways, depending on your goal. To find high-quality content writers: There are many places where you can find high-quality writers, whether working independently or as part of a team. When looking for freelance writers, some channels stand out above others. LinkedIn has become one of the most popular platforms for finding professional talent in recent years.

Conclusion

Content writing services have come a long way since they first began. There was a time writing was considered an art, a vocation undertaken by creative writers who loved to express themselves through words. But content writing today has evolved as a business activity or skill. The best content writers know that it requires skills with words and a solid understanding of how people think.

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