Swati Hegde
I'm an author of slowburn desi and queer YA romcoms, focusing on heart and humor over spice. As a writing coach, I help aspiring authors navigate the publishing world, from first drafts to book deals.
Fiction Writing Coaching
Online
I help fiction writers turn rough drafts into polished manuscripts and guide them through traditional publishing, based on my own experience as a published author.
Romance & Young Adult (YA) Fiction Writing
Shipped across India
I write slowburn desi and queer YA romance with strong heroines, cozy family drama, and closed-door stories set in India.
Meet your expert
Swati Hegde
50 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I'm Swati. Bangalore girl, 29, writing desi romance and YA, living for the drama and the feels. I was that nerdy kid scribbling novels for friends and celebrating rejection letters - weird, I know. Amma saying 'proud of you, beta' still makes me tear up. Came out as bi after reading one queer romance, now I’m all about unapologetic queer joy in my books. Disaster bi, karaoke addict, tea over coffee, big dreams, messy heart.
My Work
Desi Romance & YA Author - I write slowburn desi romance and young adult stories, big on heart and humor, low on spice.
Tropes & Vibes - Love friends to lovers, rivals to lovers, fake dating. Indian and Indian-American characters, lots of yearning.
Queer Romcoms - My queer YA romcoms cheer for unapologetic queer joy, inspired by pop culture and my own journey.
Fiction Writing Coach - Been through the trenches, got a 5-book deal. I help writers with drafts, edits, and surviving publishing.