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PUBLISHING PACKAGES

Clear prices. No "get a quote" forms.

Two paths, five packages total — each priced and published up front, with every add-on disclosed the same way. Self-publishing is you, with our tools behind you. Express publishing is us, doing the work with you.

SELF-PUBLISHING — YOU DO THE WORK, WE MAKE SURE IT'S DONE RIGHT

Start free. Level up when you're ready.

Both of these are self-guided — you supply the manuscript and cover either way. The difference is reach and review, not hand-holding.

Free, Forever

Free

You bring the manuscript and cover. We make sure it’s print-ready and gets listed.

  • Free ISBN + barcode
  • PDF size & bleed check
  • Listed on your author page + Amazon (India)
  • No cost, no time limit, no catch
Choose Free, Forever

Self-Publish Plus

₹2,999.00

A small step up — wider listing and a formatting pass, still fully self-guided.

  • Everything in Free, Forever
  • Also listed on Flipkart + ebook worldwide (Google Play, Kindle)
  • 1 formatting/layout pass
  • Priority ISBN & listing review
  • Selling well on the free tier? We’ll often offer you this upgrade at no cost — ask us.
Choose Self-Publish Plus

EXPRESS PUBLISHING — WE DO THE WORK WITH YOU

Editing, design and a real launch, handled.

For when you want more than tools — real editing, real design, and someone pushing the launch alongside you.

Essential

₹7,999.00

Bring your own manuscript and cover — we handle the rest.

  • Free ISBN + barcode
  • PDF size & bleed check
  • Paperback + ebook formatting
  • Listed in India: Amazon, Flipkart, our store
  • Ebook worldwide: Google Play Books, Kindle
  • 1 round of file correction before print
  • Author copies at printing cost
Choose Essential
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Signature

₹27,999.00

A professional look and one real editing pass, without the wait.

  • Everything in Essential
  • Professional cover design (2 concepts, 1 revision)
  • One full copyediting pass
  • International paperback distribution
  • Your own author page on our site
  • Launch starter kit: social graphics + listing optimization
Choose Signature

Premier

₹54,999.00

Full editorial support, priority production, and a real launch push.

  • Everything in Signature
  • Developmental editing + copyediting, full manuscript
  • Premium cover design (3 concepts, unlimited revisions)
  • Priority production — fastest end of our 7–15 day window
  • Global distribution, all channels
  • Launch push: ad credit, press/PR outreach
  • Channel-by-channel royalty statement from day one
Choose Premier

About these prices

What's the actual difference between self-publishing and express publishing?

Self-publishing is you, using our free or low-cost tools, start to finish — you write it, design it, we check it's print-ready and list it. Express publishing is our team doing the editing, design and launch work alongside you, for a higher but still published, transparent price.

How do I move from the free tier to a paid one?

Either pay for Self-Publish Plus or the express tier directly, or do well on the free tier first — strong early sales on your own author page and Amazon can earn you an invitation to upgrade at no extra cost. We review free-tier performance regularly.

Are these prices final, or will there be hidden costs?

What you see is what you pay for that package. Anything outside a package — extra editing rounds, a rush turnaround, additional author copies — is priced and shown to you before you agree to it, never added afterward.

Can I buy just one service instead of a package?

Yes. Editing, cover design, ISBN, distribution and marketing are all available individually — contact us or check Author services for current à la carte pricing.

Why does Premier cost more than what some competitors charge for similar support?

It usually doesn't — Premier is priced to come in well under what full-service packages commonly cost elsewhere in India for the same scope of editing, design and global distribution. We'd rather publish the number than make you ask for a quote.

What does "channel-by-channel royalty statement" mean?

You'll see exactly what you earned from direct sales, from Amazon/Flipkart, and from international channels, broken out separately — not one blended number.