Name: Queer Ink Writer's Guidebook
SKU: QIB003
Availability: InStock

Description

The Queer Ink Writer’s Guidebook—your path to publishing authentic LGBTHQIA+ stories and a financially successful writing career.

Are you an aspiring writer passionate about crafting authentic, stereotype-breaking stories that centre on the vibrant and complex LGBTHQIA+ experiences in India? The Queer Ink Writer’s Guidebook is your essential resource. This comprehensive guide provides a roadmap to writing queer India, mastering your craft, building a sustainable writing career, and navigating the Indian publishing industry on your terms.

You’ll find answers to all your questions about writing LGBTHQIA+ India, including:

Crafting authentic queer characters and narratives.
Navigating cultural sensitivities in Indian queer storytelling.
Improving your writing craft and overcoming writer’s block.
Building a sustainable writing career and managing your time.
Understanding the publishing process in India.
Choosing your publishing path to financial success.
Grow personally and professionally, connect with a supportive queer writing community, and unlock your potential.

Queer Ink Storytellers Studio is a nurturing space for aspiring writers dedicated to telling authentic queer Indian stories. We provide structured guidance through workshops, mentorship, and publishing opportunities. Our mission is to cultivate a thriving community of writers who produce diverse, well-researched, and authentic queer Indian narratives. We will guide authors through the complexities of the publishing world, nurturing their creative potential and contributing to their financial success.

This guidebook is more than just writing advice; it’s your gateway to a financially sustainable writing career focused on LGBTHQIA+ literature in India. The Queer Ink Writer’s Guidebook empowers you to craft powerful stories that celebrate the diversity and richness of the Indian rainbow. Your voice is crucial, and this guide, alongside the Storytellers Studio, provides the tools to share it with the world. Discover how to publish queer fiction in India, build your author platform, and become part of a movement shaping the future of queer Indian literature.

Shobhna S. Kumar is a pioneering force in Indian queer literature and publishing. 1 She is the founder of Queer Ink, India’s first online bookstore dedicated to LGBTHQIA+ literature and a driving force behind the amplification of queer Indian voices. Recognising the need for authentic representation, she has dedicated herself to creating platforms for queer stories to be told.

Building on her work as India’s only queer publisher and promoter of the Queer India Archives, Shobhna S. Kumar (founder of Queer Ink, established in 2010) has launched Queer Ink Writers’ Studio. The studio will operate under the Queer Ink umbrella and focus on LGBTHQIA+ India and emerging queer Indian storytellers.

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Queer Ink Bookstore - Shipping Policy (India Only)

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Queer Ink Bookstore is committed to delivering your chosen books and items promptly and reliably within India.

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March 27, 2025.

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- Due to the nature of some products, certain items may be non-refundable. This may include, but is not limited to:
  - Digital downloads.
  - Items that have been significantly used or damaged by the customer.
  - Any item returned after the allowed return period.

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