Publishing Process
Written a book and thinking about publishing it? Congratulations! You've made it halfway to becoming an author. At InkQuills, we're committed to making the rest of your journey a breeze. Often, authors who have completed their manuscripts are unfamiliar with the publishing essentials.
The success of a book lies with the author. Understanding the basics of publishing is crucial, as many authors overlook these steps and fail to showcase their book's full potential.
Publishing Process
Following are the steps that will guide you through the Book Publishing Process with us.
Submit Your Proposal
Send the First 3 Chapters/Poems of your book and a brief bio to [email protected] and let us get back to you in 72 hours.
Once your manuscript is complete, please follow the Submission Guidelines below:
Novel Publishing: Submit a brief synopsis (a one or two-page summary of your manuscript) and the first three chapters of your manuscript. Include an Author's bio written in the third person, along with your contact details (mobile number and email address). Send these materials to [email protected].
Poetry Publishing: Submit any three poems along with a Poet's bio written in the third person, including your contact details (mobile number and email address). Send these materials to [email protected].
We respect the time of others and promises to revert back with the results of our preliminary evaluation process. You will usually receive the report within 72 hours of submission. The results are conveyed over e-mail or a phone call from our representative.
Package & Agreement
Choose the Publishing Package that suits your requirements and budget, Sign the Agreement and make the payment.
The moment your script receives the green light from our editorial team, a thrilling journey begins. You will be tasked with selecting from the array of publishing packages available on our website. Once you've made your choice, email us with your selection, including your Aadhaar Card and PAN Card.
Then, like clockwork, we will draft an agreement and send it to you, accompanied by an invoice detailing our bank details and UPI ID. This will enable you to complete the payment process. Afterward, sign the agreement and return it to us along with the payment receipt. Your adventure into the world of publishing awaits!
Manuscript & Book Manager
A Book manager will be assigned to you. Submit your full manuscript and other inputs regarding book interior and cover design.
Upon completing your payment, a dedicated Project Manager will be appointed to your book, ensuring its care and success from this moment until eternity.
You will send your complete manuscript, the back cover content (including details about the book and the author), and any ideas or concepts you envision for the interior and cover design to them, via email.
Your journey into the literary world is about to begin!
Interior & Cover Designing
Our design and graphic team will typeset the interior and design the cover based on your inputs.
The moment has arrived for us to transform your vision into reality. We will meticulously typeset your book, blending your ideas with international standards to create a truly magical manuscript. This draft will be emailed to you for verification. Should any revisions be necessary, you can respond via email, and we will continue refining until you are completely satisfied.
Once the typesetting meets your approval, we advance to the next stage: Cover Designing. Our design team will craft the perfect book cover, harmonizing your concepts with international standards to produce a spellbinding result. Again, if any changes are needed, simply revert via email, and we will persist until your satisfaction is achieved. With your approval, your book will then proceed to the final stages of its journey.
ISBN, Publish and Distribution
We will get the ISBN for the book, further which it will be forwarded for printing and distribution to worldwide platforms as paperback and eBook..
Once the typesetting is perfected and the book cover is exquisitely designed, your manuscript embarks on its next crucial step: ISBN allotment.
With the ISBN secured, your book moves to the printing stage, a process that typically takes 1-2 weeks depending on the print volume. Upon completion, the author copies will be promptly shipped to you.
As soon as you receive your author copies, the grand finale begins. Your book will be made available on major online platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, and Amazon Kindle, ready to captivate readers around the world.
Sell, Support & Royalty
As soon as the book is live, you will get 'Sales & Royalty Reports.' For Post-Publishing Support, you can reach out to the 'author support' via emails/whatsapp..
With your book now fully published and live for the world to see, you'll receive monthly updates on sales reports and royalty details. Depending on your chosen package, royalties will be paid to you monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, or annually.
For any post-publishing support or inquiries, our dedicated author support team is just an email or WhatsApp message away. Your questions and concerns are always welcome as we continue this literary journey together.