Co-Author Anthology Package
Your words. One book. A shared dream.
The Co-Author Anthology Plan brings 10 to 15 authors together in one professionally published paperback. Each author contributes up to five pieces, and the book goes through a complete publishing process, from design and proofing to ISBN, distribution and promotion.
Plan at a Glance
| Fee | ₹1,499 per author (one-time) |
|---|---|
| Authors per book | Minimum 10, maximum 15 |
| Pieces per author | Up to 5 (max 150 words / 25 lines each) |
| Author copies | 2 printed copies |
What’s Included
Publication of your pieces
Up to 5 pieces in a paperback anthology (max 150 words / 25 lines each piece).
2 printed author copies
Two printed copies of the anthology delivered to you.
Cover design and interior layout
Professional cover design and interior layout by our design team.
Proof for your approval
A proof of your pages is shared for your approval before printing.
ISBN and barcode
An ISBN and barcode for the anthology.
Distribution
Available on Amazon, Flipkart and Khudkikalam.
Author Benefits
eBook edition
A digital edition of the anthology.
Author certificate
A certificate recognising you as a contributing author.
Social media posts
Promotional posts about the anthology and its authors.
Author page on our website
A dedicated author page on www.khudkikalam.com.
Royalty dashboard
A common dashboard to track the book’s sales, shared with all authors of the book.
Royalty
| Sales channel | How it is calculated | Shared with authors |
|---|---|---|
| Khudkikalam website (print) | Selling price less 15% cost deduction | 20% of the remaining amount |
| Marketplaces (Amazon, Flipkart etc.) | MRP less 30% marketplace share | 10% of the remaining amount |
| eBook | MRP less 30% platform share | 30% of the remaining amount |
Each share is divided equally among all authors of the book. You can request a payout once your share reaches ₹1,000; otherwise, the accrued amount is sent to your bank account automatically once a year.
Our Promise
If a batch is not completed within 45 days, you get a full refund. Withdraw before the batch closes for a full refund. After the batch closes, the fee is non-refundable as production begins.
How It Works
Book Your Seat
Pay the fee in full and sign the e-agreement to confirm your seat.
Batch Closes
Seat booking stays open for 45 days, after which the batch is locked.
Design & Proof
Your pages are shared for your approval before printing.
Publish & Celebrate
The complete publishing process takes 30 to 60 days after the batch closes.
Compare Anthology Publishing Packages
| Compare Anthology Publishing | Co-Author Anthology₹1,499 | Featured Author Anthology₹2,499 | Compiler Package₹7,999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your pieces / pages | Up to 5 pieces | Up to 10 pieces | Lead the whole book |
| Printed author copies | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| ISBN, barcode & distribution | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| eBook edition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Author certificate | ✓ | ✓ | Compiler certificate |
| Author bio & photo in the book | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated introduction page | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Your name on the cover | — | — | As Compiler / Editor |
| Social media promotion | Group posts | Individual spotlight post | Launch campaign |
| Author page on khudkikalam.com | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Royalty dashboard | Shared | Shared | Shared + compiler share |
| Book Your Seat | Book Your Seat | Start Your Anthology |
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the batch does not fill up?
Is the fee refundable after the batch closes?
Do I keep the rights to my poems?
How is the royalty shared?
Can I buy extra copies?
Please Note
- All prices are in Indian Rupees (INR).
- The book title, cover, design, sequence of poetry, page matter and price are decided by the Publisher. No custom elements can be added outside the plan.
- Additional copies can be purchased at the rate set by the Publisher.
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Ready to start with Co-Author Anthology?
Share a few details about your book and our team will get back to you within 24 hours. Write to [email protected]