TLB AUTHORS’ REALITY SHOW

What is it about?

Here, Aspiring authors showcase their storytelling skills.
Weekly challenges designed to test creativity, storytelling, and presentation.
Audience participation, where decisions are made, who stays and who goes.
Popular bookstagrammars share reviews, form alliances, and influence the competition as a live audience.
Ultimate prize for authors: a dedicated spotlight for their book in the prestigious ā€œTLB REVIEW CIRCLEā€.

Ultimate prize for bookstagrammars: recognition as a top influencer in the literary community. They win TLB Merchandise worth over Rs 2000 at the end of the show. This is only possible if their weekly alliances align with the winning author.

Four week themes... |

Week 1 The Beginning

The Author’s Mission – Defending Goal & Purpose

The show began with ā€œThe Authors’ Mission,ā€ where participants unveiled their inspirations and creative visions behind their books.

Key Moments:

A heated Q&A session, where authors passionately defend their creative goals.

Audience votes decide which author resonated most, leaving one contestant vulnerable to elimination.

What’s at Stake: This challenge showcased the ability of the authors to connect with readers on a deeper level.

Week 2 Sneak Peek: Meet My Hero

The Main Character Showdown

Up next is ā€œMeet My Hero,ā€ a challenge where authors introduce their protagonists, sharing compelling backstories, traits, and character arcs. Expect debates, heartfelt defenses, and unforgettable moments!

Audience Role:

They vote for their favourite character

Key Moment:

A rapid-fire Q&A where contestants challenge each other’s character knowledge.

Week 3: Judging by the Cover

This artistic challenge requires authors to reveal their book covers and defend their design choices. It’s a battle of creativity, symbolism, and visual storytelling.

Audience Role:

Bookstagrammers vote for the character they find most relatable. Their vote determines who advances and who faces elimination.

Key Moment:

Authors defend their covers against critiques while staying true to their vision.

Week 4: The Grand Debate

The final showdown! The last two authors will face off in ā€œThe Grand Debate,ā€ showcasing their passion and originality.

Audience Role:

Casting their vote to decide the ultimate winner of TLB Author of the Month.

Key Moment:

The final pitch—who will win heart and votes?

How Votes Take Place? |

Voting is carried out every week in 3 simultaneous spots--

Audience & Bookstagrammers Votes

Popularity votes

Main room 1 and Main Room 2 by all audience


Each vote = 1 count

Performance vote

TLB Authors Reality Show room by all audience


Each vote = 2 count

Secret Vote

Bookstagrammers vote by participating bookstagrammers only

Each vote = 5 count

WINNERS OF AUTHORS’ REALITY SHOW... |

Sonali Raje
Season 2 Winner
Vaishali Menon
Season 2 Runner-Up
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author swamini chopra salame
Winner
Author - Semanti Chakraborty
Runner-Up
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