Diksha Hegde
Editorial and Rights Manager at Siyahi | MA Publishing at University of Exeter
- Role
- Editorial and Rights Manager at Siyahi
- Location
- Jaipur, RJ, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Editorial and Rights Manager
Feb 2024 — Present · Jaipur, IN
Provide detailed editorial feedback on manuscripts and proposals, working closely with authors to refine their work and guide them through the development and submission process- Coordinate with editors to track publishing timelines, secure updates on production, and ensure smooth communication between authors and publishers- Review and finalize publishing contracts, ensuring favourable terms and strategic positioning for authors- Negotiate and manage publishing rights across the Indian subcontinent, representing a diverse author list with a focus on both debut and established voices- Design marketing collateral, pitch decks, catalogues, and social media creatives to support rights sales and author promotions- Plan and execute Siyahi’s monthly content and social media calendar, strategizing posts across themes such as book updates, author achievements, and author spotlights- Led The Extra Edge vertical, developing innovative formats and partnerships to expand author engagement with new and diverse audiences- Contributed to CLAF 2025 as part of the core programming team—curated sessions, liaised with speakers, and supported communications with speakers and moderators- Part of the team curating Siyahi’s Writers’ Retreat—Chapter One and Chapter Two, conceptualizing immersive sessions and facilitating meaningful interactions between writers, editors, and mentors.
Education
University of Exeter
MA Publishing
2022 — 2023
Wilson College Chowpatty Mumbai 400 007
Bachelor's in Management Studies
2016 — 2019
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