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Lila Krishna

On (Indian) Matchmaking And Settling

A few weeks ago, I was on Greatbong’s podcast, talking about Indian Matchmaking. One thing I realized was I hadn’t made it clear why I was…

Sep 11, 2020

On (Indian) Matchmaking And Settling

Sep 11, 2020

Short Story: One In Six

Karthik refreshed Tinder for the tenth time in fifteen minutes. The last message from Emily was still ‘On my way, see you soon!’, at 5:30…

Jun 21, 2020

Short Story: One In Six

Jun 21, 2020

Yet another “Why Do I Write” essay

If you want to write, but aren’t sure how to, I’ll help you tell your stories.

Jun 11, 2020

Yet another “Why Do I Write” essay

Jun 11, 2020

The End Of The Female Comedian Memoir

Ali Wong’s memoir has me convinced the end is nigh.

May 21, 2020

The End Of The Female Comedian Memoir

May 21, 2020

“What are you reading?” — Results of a Reading Survey

Surprising and not-so-surprising insights about our reading habits.

Jan 20, 2020

“What are you reading?” — Results of a Reading Survey

Jan 20, 2020

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The Startup

Science Away Your Long Days

Are long hours bad for you? How best can you deal with them?

Jan 13, 2020

Science Away Your Long Days

Jan 13, 2020

So You Want To Be A Writer…

Writing career advice that cuts through the clutter and doesn’t contradict itself

Dec 19, 2019

So You Want To Be A Writer…

Dec 19, 2019

Marissa Orr is ‘Not Like Other Girls’

A new book claims ‘women just naturally choose to not work in tech’.

Nov 21, 2019

Marissa Orr is ‘Not Like Other Girls’

Nov 21, 2019

I’m Over Modern Love

The Confessional Essay To End All Confessional Essays.

Nov 12, 2019

I’m Over Modern Love

Nov 12, 2019

When Should You Sell Your Idea?

Studios (and other buyers) are more likely to listen to an idea from a rookie if the idea is more developed (e.g. spec script over pitch).

Oct 28, 2019

When Should You Sell Your Idea?

Oct 28, 2019

Lila Krishna

Lila Krishna

Writing novels about Indian revolutionaries abroad. Updates and excerpts at lila.substack.com

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