The Manuscript Lab

Thoughtful insights on publishing, storytelling, and the ever-evolving world of books.

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Thoughtful insights on publishing, storytelling, and the ever-evolving world of books. 〰️

The "Khu-Wai" Effect: How Thai Entertainment Redefined the Fan Economy in India

Araadhita Dewan 7/8/26 Araadhita Dewan 7/8/26

The "Khu-Wai" Effect: How Thai Entertainment Redefined the Fan Economy in India

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Goodbye Toxic Heroes: Why Indian Gen Z is Swapping Bollywood Melodrama for "Soft Masculinity"

Araadhita Dewan 7/8/26 Araadhita Dewan 7/8/26

Goodbye Toxic Heroes: Why Indian Gen Z is Swapping Bollywood Melodrama for "Soft Masculinity"

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Beyond the Hallyu Wave: Why India Has Quietly Become a Top Global Market for Thai BL

Araadhita Dewan 7/8/26 Araadhita Dewan 7/8/26

Beyond the Hallyu Wave: Why India Has Quietly Become a Top Global Market for Thai BL

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You’re Writing Queer Romance Wrong: How to Stop Ruining BL and GL with Straight Gender Roles

Araadhita Dewan 7/1/26 Araadhita Dewan 7/1/26

You’re Writing Queer Romance Wrong: How to Stop Ruining BL and GL with Straight Gender Roles

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Why We Are Addicted to Toxic Love: The Secret to Writing Dark Romance Without Getting Cancelled

Araadhita Dewan 7/1/26 Araadhita Dewan 7/1/26

Why We Are Addicted to Toxic Love: The Secret to Writing Dark Romance Without Getting Cancelled

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The Geometry of the Pack: Deconstructing the Omegaverse/ABO Dynamics

Araadhita Dewan 7/1/26 Araadhita Dewan 7/1/26

The Geometry of the Pack: Deconstructing the Omegaverse/ABO Dynamics

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How to Turn Casual Readers into an Active BL/GL Fandom

Araadhita Dewan 7/1/26 Araadhita Dewan 7/1/26

How to Turn Casual Readers into an Active BL/GL Fandom

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Micro-Tropes & TikTok Hooks: Writing GL That Feeds the Algorithm

Araadhita Dewan 6/30/26 Araadhita Dewan 6/30/26

Micro-Tropes & TikTok Hooks: Writing GL That Feeds the Algorithm

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The Fandom Sanctuary: Why We Are Celebrating CIHAIYURA

Araadhita Dewan 6/30/26 Araadhita Dewan 6/30/26

The Fandom Sanctuary: Why We Are Celebrating CIHAIYURA

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Books for the Intersections: Why Queer Literature Cannot Be a Monolith

Araadhita Dewan 6/30/26 Araadhita Dewan 6/30/26

Books for the Intersections: Why Queer Literature Cannot Be a Monolith

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Query Letter Graveyard: 3 Common Mistakes That Get Queer Manuscripts Rejected

Araadhita Dewan 6/16/26 Araadhita Dewan 6/16/26

Query Letter Graveyard: 3 Common Mistakes That Get Queer Manuscripts Rejected

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Subverting the "Tragic Queer" Trope: Why We Deserve Happily Ever Afters

Araadhita Dewan 6/16/26 Araadhita Dewan 6/16/26

Subverting the "Tragic Queer" Trope: Why We Deserve Happily Ever Afters

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What Is "New Adult" Anyway? Mapping the Gap Between YA and Adult Queer Fiction

Araadhita Dewan 6/16/26 Araadhita Dewan 6/16/26

What Is "New Adult" Anyway? Mapping the Gap Between YA and Adult Queer Fiction

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The Title Tournament: How to Find the Perfect Title for Your Book Through a Fun Game

Araadhita Dewan 6/16/26 Araadhita Dewan 6/16/26

The Title Tournament: How to Find the Perfect Title for Your Book Through a Fun Game

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