Hybrid Starter Package
Shared investment, professional polish, a strong start.
You share the production cost and we co-fund your first print stock, proofreading and marketing. A great step up from self publishing for authors with a polished manuscript.
Editorial & Design
Manuscript assessment
An editorial note on the strengths of your manuscript.
Professional proofreading
Spelling, grammar and punctuation corrected by our editors.
Premium cover design
A custom, shelf-ready cover with 3 revision rounds.
Premium interior design
Refined typography and layout with 3 revision rounds.
Digital proof
Review a digital preview before printing.
Publishing & Rights
ISBN, barcode & author certificate
Official ISBN and barcode for retail and library listing.
Copyright stays yours
You keep the copyright; we hold a 3-year publishing licence for this edition.
50% royalty on net profit
Net profit after printing and channel costs is shared 50:50.
Monthly royalty payout
Royalty earnings are paid out every month.
Print & Distribution
Co-funded print stock
A first print run of 100 copies co-funded by Khudkikalam.
15 author copies
Printed copies of your book delivered to you.
All-India online distribution
Amazon, Flipkart and the Khudkikalam store.
Kindle eBook
An eBook edition for worldwide Kindle distribution.
Marketing & Support
Amazon paid ads
Paid campaigns to improve visibility on Amazon.
Email marketing
Your book promoted to our reader and author mailing list.
Social media promotion
Promotional posts and a video trailer for your book.
Dedicated publishing manager
A single point of contact for your entire project.
Advanced sales dashboard
Detailed sales and royalty insights in one place.
How It Works
Manuscript Review
Send your manuscript — our editorial team reviews it within 7–10 working days.
Plan & Agreement
We share a cost-sharing plan, print run and royalty terms for your book.
Editing & Production
Professional editing, premium cover, interior design and printing.
Launch & Bookstores
Online + offline distribution, launch event and marketing campaign.
Compare Hybrid Publishing Packages
| Compare Hybrid Publishing | Hybrid Starter₹34,999 | Hybrid Pro₹54,999 | Hybrid Signature₹79,999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author royalty (on net profit) | 50% | 60% | 70% |
| Print stock co-funded by us | 100 copies | 200 copies | 300 copies |
| Author copies | 15 | 25 | 40 |
| Editing | Proofreading | Copy-editing | Developmental + copy-editing |
| Cover & interior | Premium | Premium | Signature (custom illustration) |
| Hardcover edition | — | — | ✓ |
| Offline bookstore distribution | — | Select stores | Pan-India network |
| International eBook & print distribution | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Amazon ads & email marketing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Press release & Digital PR | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Book launch event | — | Online launch | Offline launch event |
| Literature-festival & award submissions | — | — | ✓ |
| Apply for Hybrid | Apply for Hybrid Pro | Apply for Signature |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is hybrid different from self publishing?
Is every manuscript accepted for hybrid publishing?
Who owns the rights?
Will my book be in physical bookstores?
Please Note
- All prices are in Indian Rupees (INR).
- Hybrid publishing is offered only after a successful manuscript review; not every manuscript is accepted.
- Final print run, royalty share and terms are confirmed in the signed Hybrid Publishing Agreement.
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Ready to start with Hybrid Starter?
Share a few details about your book and our team will get back to you within 24 hours. Write to [email protected]