From Manuscripts to Market | 21 Student Books Launched at Writers' Nook ❤️

“From Blank Page to Bestseller”

Writers’ Workshop @ MMIP | A Report

We had a memorable Writers’ workshop titled, “From Blank Page To Bestseller,” today from 9 am to 2 pm in the Unicorn Hall, MMIP, by the MCC-MRF Innovation Park under the Writers’ Nook initiative.

Mr. Ravin Carr, CEO of Katha Books, was the Guest of Honour. The central theme of the session was, “From Manuscript to Market: Build a book that succeeds,” focusing on the practical steps of transforming raw ideas into commercially viable literary works.

The session was designed to provide actionable insights into the writing and publishing process.

Providing a comprehensive understanding of the current publishing landscape, Mr. Ravin guided the participants on how to effectively turn initial ideas into a finished book, and how to launch and market a book successfully.

The event was curated entirely by our vibrant students – with Ms. Lekhaa Meenakshi Sundaram, Ms. G. Rakshaya, Ms. Veda, Ms. Aarthi KPB and team.

Although the event slightly shot into overtime mode, the students were deeply involved in the interactions, that they did not see time flitting them by!

Ms. Rachel Pamela Joseph, our illustrious alumna (MA English, 2011 – 13), Dr. Arun Kumar’s batch, gave an impactful and engaging workshop on “The World of Freelancing”.

45 students participated in the Workshop.

21 of our students (who had published their books this semester), had their books launched on the occasion. (Two in absentia)

Special appreciation to all the 21 students for showing such dedication to developing their skills beyond their classroom space.

Here are the vibrant student authors and the titles they officially released today.

Alena Sara Thomas – My Euphoric Quill and My Lilac Letters

Amathullah Aafreen – Nation Memory and The Poetics of Nation Memory

Carolina Salomi – When Sunflower Met the Moon

Catherin Sabu – Programmed Selves

Dhanushkumar P – BYE, SWEETHEART!

Gracelin Patrica J – The Fading Darkness

Lekhaa Meenakshi Sundaram – The Werewolves of Brooklyn: Siege of the Dokkalfar, I Just Wanna Be A Girl, A Lost Land of Magic - Anything is Possible, The Art of Carrying Pain, and The Werewolves of Brooklyn: Rebirth of Fenrir

Libby Lynn RB – Harsh Twilight Hours

Nitish Kumar R K – Silhouettes of Solitude - An Unseen Ink of Emotions

Pearlina Gracelyn P – Red Verses

Prakalya – Seized by Shadows

Rakshaya G – Incomplete 99

Reji Jacob B S – Whisking Through the Ages

S Rency Gabriella – The Syntax of Scars: Scriptotherapy of the Fractured Interior

Safa Salsabeel Z – The Second Chance

Terese Maria Broosily – T Thoughts

Veda Vardhini Maria Praveen – The Art of Carrying Pain

Veena J – Metaphorically Metaphorise - Metanafic: A New Genre

Viswa Shree V – Warts and All

Congratulations to you all, our dear students, on formalising your impactful ideas into published works! You have proved beyond measure that, words have the power to shape memories and inspire others to pick up the pen!