Self-publish your book in India,
and leave a legacy.
Author's Ink turns your manuscript into a beautifully finished book — editing, cover design, ISBN, printing and worldwide distribution across Amazon, Kindle, Flipkart and Google Play. All-inclusive packages from ₹15,999.
1,500+ Indian authors have published with us — from first-timers to bestsellers.
New releases from our authors
A publishing partner, not a print shop.
Most self-publishing platforms in India hand you a template and vanish. We give you a dedicated project manager, real editors and designers, and transparent royalties — so your book is built to last, and to sell.
Transparent royalties, up to 30% on net sales
No hidden distribution cuts. You choose the package, you know the rate up front, and higher tiers like Lion and Tiger carry the strongest royalties in the range — paid on every copy sold across our retail network.
Worldwide reach
Distribution across India and 150+ countries, print-on-demand and eBook.
Real editing & cover design
Professional editing, proof-reading and a full-colour cover on every title — with ISBN allocation handled for you, no separate application needed.
A dedicated project manager
One person owns your book from manuscript to shelf, with 24/7 assistance and a fixed 45-day schedule you can hold us to.
Seven ways to publish your book
Every package is all-inclusive — ISBN, cover design, print-ready formatting and distribution to Amazon, Kindle and Google Play. Choose by page count, print run and royalty rate.
- Up to 60 pages, B/W interior
- Full-colour cover + ISBN allocation
- Print run 70 · up to 10 author copies
- Amazon, Kindle & Google Play
- Royalty 10% on net sales
- Up to 180 pages, B/W interior
- Full-colour cover + ISBN allocation
- Print run 100 · up to 10 author copies
- International distribution included
- Royalty 15% on net sales
- Up to 300 pages, B/W interior
- Print run 1,500 · up to 400 author copies
- Video trailer & book launch event included
- 10 reviews, 2 media coverages + 20 banners
- Royalty 30% on net sales
Seven packages in total, from ₹15,999 to ₹1,49,999. Editing, proofreading, audiobook production and retail distribution are available as add-ons on every plan.
See what you'd
actually earn.
Pick your package and move the sliders. Your royalty rate is set by the package — from 10% on Pocket Book to 30% on Tiger — applied to net sales.
From manuscript to bookshelf in five steps
Send your manuscript
Upload your draft in any format. A project manager reviews it and replies within 48 hours.
Choose a package
Pick from seven all-inclusive plans. We shape editing, design and distribution around it.
Edit & design
Editing, a full-colour cover and print-ready formatting — with ISBN allocated for you.
Approve the proof
Review a digital and print proof. Nothing goes live until you sign off.
Publish & sell
Live on Amazon, Kindle, Flipkart and Google Play, with royalties tracked transparently.
Your book, on real bookshelves.
Online listings reach readers who already know your name. Physical shelves reach the ones who don't. Add retail distribution to any publishing package and we place your book in bookstores across India — with photographs of every placement, so you can see exactly where it landed.
- 15–20 bookstores across major cities
- Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi & Chandigarh
- 80–100 copies, supplied by the author
- 10–12 display photographs as placement proof
- Book signing events available*
- 50+ bookstores nationwide
- North India, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai & Kolkata
- 150–200 copies, supplied by the author
- 10–12 display photographs as placement proof
- Book signing events available*
*Book signing events are available in Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Delhi, subject to store calendars. Copy quantities may be increased on request. Pricing for retail distribution is shared on enquiry. The 45% royalty applies to copies sold through these bookstores and is separate from the royalty you earn on your publishing package.
Published by Author's Ink
Publishing a book in India, answered
How do I get an ISBN for my book in India?+
You don't need to apply separately — Author's Ink allocates an ISBN for your book as part of every publishing package and registers it against your title before printing.
How long does it take to publish my book?+
Most titles go from an approved manuscript to a live listing in about 45 days. Your dedicated project manager shares a fixed schedule in week one covering editing, design, proofing and distribution.
How much royalty will I earn?+
Royalties range from 10% on the Pocket Book and Leopard 1 plans up to 30% on the Tiger plan, calculated on net sales and paid transparently. Use the royalty calculator above to estimate your first-year earnings.
Where will my book be sold?+
Your book is distributed across Amazon, Kindle, Google Play and Paper Fox, with Crossword and Oxford Bookstore distribution available on higher tiers, and Title Waves distribution available as an add-on on every package. International distribution is included from the Leopard 2 package upward, reaching 150+ countries.
Do you help with editing and cover design?+
Yes. Every book gets a professionally designed full-colour cover and print-ready interior. Professional editing and proof-reading are available as add-ons on every package, and are discounted on the Lion and Tiger plans.
Send us your first chapter. We'll tell you what it needs.
No obligation and no sales call — a real editor reads it and writes back within 48 hours. Because we don't just publish books, we build legacies.
