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Mind u Read Media

About us

Empowering every storyteller

Mind u Read Media was born from a simple belief: that stories shape how we remember, understand and pass on our lives. Not just the celebrated ones, but the quiet, everyday stories rooted in memory, place, culture and lived experience.

What matters to us is an honest voice and a clear intent: the sense that a story needed to be told.
Voices we publish
  • Personal narratives
  • Cultural reflections
  • Regional histories
  • Memoir
  • Essays
  • Fiction

Guidance for new writers

If you’re new to writing, we’re here to guide you, with support and insight that help your story find its voice.

A diverse tapestry of voices

We welcome writers from all walks of life, and look for stories that resonate across backgrounds and cultures.

Your journey, our journey

Whether you’re just beginning or carrying a story shaped by experience, we’re here to help it grow. Every voice matters.

The founders

Two lifelong storytellers

Anuradha Mothali
Anuradha MothaliCo-founder & Director

Anuradha, an alumna of both the Asian College of Journalism and Hyderabad Central University, harbours a deep passion for books, stories, and the art of storytelling. Her illustrious two-decade career in the realm of publishing and content, as both a writer and editor, has led her to where she is today, as the co-founder and director of Mind u Read Media.

Kartik Dayanand Boddapati
Kartik Dayanand BoddapatiCo-founder

Kartik, a qualified architect, embarked on a fascinating journey through the animation and VFX industries before venturing into the digital space during the nascent days of social media. Since 2009, his influential blog, Mind u Read (opens in a new tab), has garnered significant attention. His unwavering dedication to crafting thought-provoking content and empowering others to discover their distinctive voices laid the foundation for the establishment of Mind u Read Media.

Get in touchWrite to us. We read everything.contact@minduread.comHave a manuscript? Tell us about your book instead, so it reaches our editors directly.
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