Manuscript Submission
Send us your manuscript — evaluation is always free.
The first step to a traditional contract. Submit a synopsis, sample chapters or poems and your author bio. Our editorial board reviews every submission and contacts selected authors.
What to Submit
Synopsis
A one-page summary of your book and its theme.
Sample
First 3 chapters, or 20–30 poems / ghazals.
Author bio
A short bio with any previous publications or achievements.
Contact details
Your phone number and email so we can reach you.
How We Evaluate
Literary quality
Originality, voice and craft of the writing.
Reader potential
How the book fits our readers and the market.
Author platform
Your readership, community and willingness to promote.
Confidentiality
Your manuscript is shared only with our editorial team.
How It Works
Submit Proposal
Send a synopsis, sample chapters / poems and your author bio.
Editorial Review
Our editorial board evaluates the manuscript (usually within 4–8 weeks).
Contract & Editing
Selected authors sign a publishing contract; editing and design begin.
Publication & Promotion
We print, distribute and market the book at our cost.
Compare Traditional Publishing Packages
| Compare Traditional Publishing | Manuscript SubmissionFree | Standard Contract₹0 | Signature Contract₹0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to author | Free | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Print royalty (on MRP) | — | 10% | Up to 15% (escalating) |
| eBook royalty (on net receipts) | — | 25% | 25% |
| Advance against royalty | — | — | For select titles |
| Editorial feedback | Basic decision note | Full editing | Full editing + senior editor |
| Author copies | — | 10 | 25 |
| Online + offline distribution | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardcover / special edition | — | — | ✓ |
| Launch event & festival presence | — | Online launch | Offline launch + festivals |
| Award & rights submissions (translation, audio) | — | — | ✓ |
| Submit Manuscript | Submit Manuscript | Submit Manuscript |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does traditional publishing really cost nothing?
What royalty will I earn?
How long does the selection take?
What if my manuscript is not selected?
Please Note
- Submission and evaluation are free. We never charge a fee for traditional publishing.
- Due to the volume of submissions, only selected manuscripts are contacted.
- Royalty rates, any advance and the licence period are confirmed in the signed Publishing Contract.
Explore other ways to publish
Not sure this is the right fit? Compare our other publishing models.
Ready to start with Manuscript Submission?
Share a few details about your book and our team will get back to you within 24 hours. Write to [email protected]