Essential Package
Everything you need to publish your first book professionally.
A complete, end-to-end publishing package for new authors: professional design, ISBN, distribution across major platforms, a Kindle eBook and personal support from our team.
Book Production & Design
Paperback Edition
Professionally printed paperback in standard trade quality.
Standard Size: 5.5″ × 8.5″
A compact, reader-friendly book size.
Black & White Interior
Clean monochrome pages, well suited to prose and poetry.
Interior Design & Layout
Professional page layout, typography and formatting.
Interior Revisions: 2 Rounds
Two rounds of changes to the interior after the first design.
Full-Colour Cover Design
A custom full-colour cover designed around your book.
Cover Revisions: 2 Rounds
Two rounds of changes to the cover design.
Laminated Cover (Glossy or Matte)
Protective lamination in your choice of finish.
Rights & Credentials
ISBN Allocation & Barcode
Official ISBN and barcode for retail and library listing.
Author Copyright
Copyright of your work remains entirely with you.
Author Certificate
A certificate acknowledging your authorship.
Non-Exclusive Agreement
You keep the freedom to publish or sell your work elsewhere.
100% Author Royalty
Earn royalties on the sales of your book.
Monthly Royalty Payout
Your royalty earnings are paid out every month.
Distribution & Availability
All-India Online Distribution
Listed on Amazon, Flipkart and the Khudkikalam store.
Inventory Management
Stock is handled for you, so your book stays available.
eBook Creation on Kindle
An eBook edition for worldwide Kindle distribution.
5 Author Copies
Printed copies of your book delivered to you.
Marketing & Promotion
Social Media Promotion
Promotional posts and videos on our social media channels.
Author Feature on Our Pages
Your book and author profile featured on Khudkikalam pages.
Author Platform & Support
Author Profile Page
A dedicated author page on the Khudkikalam website.
Author Sales Dashboard
Track your book sales and royalty earnings online.
Dedicated Publishing Manager
A single point of contact for your entire project.
Guided Publishing
Step-by-step guidance from manuscript to launch.
Post-Publishing Support
Continued assistance after your book goes live.
How It Works
Manuscript Submission
Share your manuscript with our team.
Design & Layout
Cover and interior are designed for your approval.
Printing & ISBN
ISBN is allotted and your book goes to print.
Distribution & Launch
Your book goes live and promotion begins.
Compare Self Publishing Packages
| Compare Self Publishing | Essential₹15,000 | Professional₹20,000 | Premium₹25,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author copies | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Author royalty | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Paperback · 5.5″ × 8.5″ · B&W interior | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interior design | Professional | Premium | Premium |
| Cover design | Full-colour | Premium | Premium |
| Interior + cover revisions | 2 + 2 rounds | 2 + 2 rounds | 2 + 2 rounds |
| Laminated cover (glossy / matte) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Premium-grade paper | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital proof before print | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISBN, barcode & author certificate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Amazon, Flipkart & Khudkikalam store | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kindle eBook | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory management | Standard | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Social media promotion & author feature | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email marketing | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Amazon paid ads & campaigns | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Promotional post & video trailer | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital PR | — | — | ✓ |
| Book review videos for social media | — | — | ✓ |
| Author poetry website | — | — | ✓ |
| Author sales dashboard | Standard | Advanced | Advanced |
| Dedicated publishing manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Publish with Essential | Publish with Professional | Publish with Premium |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please Note
- All prices are in Indian Rupees (INR).
- Each package covers the publishing of one (01) book.
- Services are delivered as per the signed Khudkikalam Publication Author Agreement.
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Ready to start with Essential?
Share a few details about your book and our team will get back to you within 24 hours. Write to [email protected]