Wishlist

The work I do through my books, projects, and creative pursuits also directly supports the publishing, production, and outreach efforts of my independent press—Ink Gladiators Press. These resources support the efficient development, design, storage, and release of current and upcoming book projects.

1. Website Fees (Annual Coverage)

Reliable website infrastructure allows me to:

Host my official author and publishing pages
Provide updates on book releases
Manage supporter and investor communications
Maintain access to ongoing projects

Estimated Annual Cost: ₹8,500

2. Adobe Photoshop (Monthly Subscription)

Used for:

High-quality book cover design
Creative design assets
Marketing and promotional graphics
Light digital painting projects
Production-ready visual materials for publishing

Estimated Annual Cost: ₹6,000

3. Microsoft 365 (Annual Subscription)

Used for:

Structuring manuscripts
Interior formatting for print editions
Layout design
Proof preparation for paperback and hardcover books

Estimated Annual Cost: ₹5,880

4. Creative Tools for eBook Development

Various creative tools are required for:

eBook formatting
visual layout
media integration

These may include one-time purchases or recurring subscription costs

depending on project requirements.

5. External Hard Drive

Required for:

Secure storage of manuscript files
Backup of digital artwork and design assets
Working with large illustration files externally
Reducing processing strain on the main system

Estimated Cost Range: ₹4,000 – ₹12,000

These are one-time or occasional purchases

that support production workflows.

1. MacBook Pro (Upgrade / Replacement)

A system upgrade or replacement would:

Ensure compatibility with updated publishing and design software
Improve processing efficiency for large manuscript and art files
Reduce the risk of data loss
Support long-term production stability

Interim upgrades may include:

Crucial MX500 500GB / 1TB SATA SSD
16GB DDR3 PC3-10600 1333MHz Memory

Cost varies based on configuration selected

for publishing and design compatibility.

2. Mobile Phone

A stable mobile device is required for:

Manage posting schedules across platforms
Record voice readings of poetry and prose
Run media-heavy applications
Communication related to publishing and project updates

Efficiency and app compatibility are essential for maintaining consistency

across creative and publishing workflows.

Cost varies based on device model and compatibility requirements.

3. Noise-Cancelling Headsets

Used to support:

Writing and editing sessions
Digital painting
Audio-based creative work
Focused production environments

Estimated Cost Range: ₹3,000 – ₹15,000

In addition to writing and publishing books, I am expanding my capabilities

in visual storytelling, music production, and animation for children’s literature

and multimedia formats. The following tools support my continued learning,

experimentation, and professional development in:

character design
motion and transition studies
visual storytelling
animation for picture books and story-based media

These tools will allow me to study tutorials, build skill consistency,

and develop original visual assets for my stories and future multimedia adaptations.

1. Publishing My Songs

To develop musical arrangements for my original lyrics, I currently work

with AI-assisted composition tools such as Suno.

You can refer to the albums in their raw form here: https://suno.com/@reenadoss

In order to distribute these songs commercially on global platforms such as:

Spotify
Apple Music
YouTube

I require funding to upgrade individual tracks for commercial licensing

and platform distribution. Support toward licensing allows my lyrical work

to reach wider audiences in audio format.

2. iPad Pro + Procreate

This will support my next stage of learning in:

motion studies
blending techniques
character transitions

I began experimenting with digital drawing tools in 2018

using an XP-Pen tablet, Photoshop, and YouTube tutorials,

while also exploring Blender and sculpting tools for fantasy-based character models.

However, continued practice was limited due to system instability.

A portable drawing setup would allow me to:

develop character assets for picture books
practice visual storytelling workflows
prepare artwork for future illustrated publications

3. Wacom Cintiq Pro

This will support the final stage of development

once a high-power workstation is available.

It will allow me to:

work on advanced 2D/3D animation
storyboard visual sequences
create visual effects
develop short-form animated adaptations of my literary work

Wishlist

Gifting a Resource

You don’t need to contribute the full cost of any resource. Whether you choose one item, a few, or decide to gift an amount that covers all listed wishes or support my ongoing book projects, every contribution helps bring these projects to life.

Once a resource has been gifted or supported, it will be moved under the Completed tab. You may choose to remain anonymous or have your name mentioned next to the resource you supported.

If you would like to add to my Wishlist, please fill out the form. On a mobile device, just click the button directly.

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