Welcome to my writing blog! I am Prem Rao.
I am hooked to books- and writing. This space is for me to explore the world of writing, authors and books. They have given me countless hours of enjoyment. I hope they do the same to you.
I live in Bangalore, India. Writing is my passion. I have been a corporate executive, management consultant and executive coach for three and a half decades. Writing to be read is what I hope to do for the rest of my life…..
My debut novel “It Can’t Be You” was published in November 2010. It is a psychological thriller! My second book, a collection of short stories set in contemporary India is called “He Sees Everything & Other Short Stories”.
Would love to hear from you. Feel free to contact me: bpremrao AT gmail DOT com or on Facebook or Twitter
Hi, nice to meet you !
Hi,
All the best for ur book. Am a writer entering the deep dark sea of novels too… Great to connect with u.
Thanks. Pleasure to connect with you.
Hi Prem,
Great to browse through your articles. I look forward to read your book. I am not a Lawrencian but landed here via my blog. An article by Rakesh Kotti an alumnus from your school very kindly shared some thoughts on my blog
Wish you all the best and regards,
Dilip
Dilip
Thanks, Dilip. Would welcome your comments on my book!
Hi Prem
Best of luck with the book.
We thought your readers who have entered this year´s NaNoWriMo might like to know about a fun contest with cash prizes – awarded for the best opening line. There’s no entry fee and the prizes are $100 (or the equivalent in the winner’s currency) for first place, $50 for second, $25 for third. The next seven runners up get a copy of Jurgen Wolff’s book, “Your Writing Coach” (he’s the sponsor of the comp).
Further details are below. If you have any questions please email Jurgen at jurgenwolff@gmail.com. If you want to check out his writing blog, it’s at http://www.TimeToWrite.blogs.com.
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Richard Oldale
Cash Prizes for the First Line of Your NaNoWriMo Novel!
Entrants for the 2011 National Novel Writing Month can win a prize for the first line of their novel! Entry into the competition is free and the cash prizes are $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd, and a copy of the book “Your Writing Coach” for seven honorable mentions.
So if you are one of the estimated 200,000 people taking part in the worldwide National Novel Writing Month send us your opening line and get the chance to win a cash prize or a copy of the latest book from renowned writing coach, Jurgen Wolff, “Your Writing Coach.”
And remember, there’s no entry fee, you just need a send your first line to Jurgen from the website, http://www.NaNoWriMoContest.com
Some of you may be wondering why we are running a first line contest? “Just to encourage writers to get started,” says Jurgen. “We don’t have any official link with NaNoWriMo but I like to think we have the same spirit of playfulness. And it’s going to be fun to read them all.”
What makes a first line great?
“The most basic thing is that it should make you want to read the second line,” Jurgen says. “If every sentence makes you want to read the next one, you’ll suddenly realize it’s four in the morning and you’ve read the whole book. That’s what every writer hopes will happen with his or her book.”
The first line can be funny, dramatic, scary, or anything else, as long as it’s interesting.
“I’d suggest not starting with the weather unless you have a particularly intriguing way of describing it,” he advises. “Also don’t have your character look into the mirror and describe what he or she looks like. That’s clumsy exposition. Other than that, anything goes.”
Jurgen will create a short list but the top three winners will be chosen by agent Julian Friedmann, of London’s Blake Friedmann Literary Agency, and an editor to be confirmed.
The deadline for entries is midnight Sunday, December 4, 2011 and the winners will be announced on December. 15.
Full further details and the entry form go to http://www.NaNoWriMoContest.com.