Want to become a writer?
Everyone has one book inside them. If you have a story worth telling, Vicky will help you write your first book, personally and for free. No fees, no catch, just a working author helping new voices begin.
How to write a book
Learn the whole journey, from first idea to published book, one chapter at a time.
Everyone has one book inside them. Here is why yours matters and why now is the right time to start.
The first chapter of the free "How to write a book" course â why waiting to feel ready is the one thing that keeps most books unwritten.
How to choose one idea from the many in your head, and how to check it is strong enough to carry a whole book.
A book written for everyone reaches no one. Choose the single person you are writing to.
Topics we cover in mentorship
From finding your first idea to holding a printed copy. Every stage of the journey.
Finding Your Book Idea
Discover what to write about by mining your own life, experiences and expertise. We help you find the one idea worth a whole book.
Building a Writing Habit
Write daily even when life is busy. Morning pages, evening sessions, writing sprints and the minimum viable habit.
Structuring Your Book
Outlines, chapter maps and three-act structure. Whether fiction or non-fiction, every book needs a backbone.
Writing Your First Draft
Get the ugly first draft done. Silencing the inner critic, hitting word counts and pushing through the messy middle.
Self-Editing Techniques
Macro edits, scene cuts, line-level polish. How to turn a rough draft into prose you are proud of.
Cover Design on a Budget
Design a professional cover using Canva or free tools. What makes a cover sell and what makes readers scroll past.
Formatting for Print & Ebook
Trim sizes, margins, fonts, chapter headers. Formatting your manuscript for both Kindle and paperback.
Publishing on Amazon KDP
Step-by-step KDP walkthrough: account, upload, metadata, categories, pricing, launch day and updates.
Indian Publishing Platforms
Notion Press, Pothi.com, Flipkart listing, Amazon India - sell your book across every Indian portal.
International Distribution
Reach readers worldwide: IngramSpark, global Amazon stores, Google Play Books, Apple Books.
Marketing Without a Budget
Organic Instagram, mailing lists, reader ARCs, WhatsApp groups and launch strategies that cost nothing.
Pricing & Royalties
Set the right price, understand royalty splits, run promotions and maximise your earnings per copy.
Writing Your Second Book
The fastest path from one book to a catalog. Series planning, backlist strategy and building a writing career.
Building an Author Platform
Website, social presence, email list and speaking gigs. Become a recognised name, not just a one-time author.
Overcoming Writer's Block
Practical tricks that work when you are stuck: change of medium, constraint exercises, skip-ahead drafting.
Copyright & ISBN Basics
What you need to know about copyright registration in India, ISBNs, legal pages and protecting your work.
Finding Beta Readers
Where to find honest feedback before publishing: communities, swap groups and what questions to ask them.
Print on Demand Explained
No inventory, no upfront cost. How POD works and which providers give you the best quality and margins.
Who is this for?
Common Questions
Is this really free?
Do I need writing experience?
Can I write in Hindi?
How long does it take?
Will you publish my book?
What if I get stuck halfway?
Can I write fiction?
Do I need to buy anything?
Apply for free help with your first book
Tell us about yourself and the book you want to write.