No line called “miscellaneous”
Transparent pricing, itemised to the rupee
Traditional publishing with us is free — we pay you. For authors who choose the self-publishing route, three packages cover the voyage. Every price below is the whole price.
Harbour
For manuscripts that are ready and authors who want a clean, professional launch.
₹24,999one-time · GST extra
- Copyediting up to 60,000 words
- Cover from our design library, customised
- ISBN, barcode & copyright filing
- Paperback + Kindle & ebook stores
- Amazon & Flipkart listing, print-on-demand
- 100% net royalties, quarterly
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Beacon
The full trade treatment: deep editing, original design, shops as well as screens.
₹59,999one-time · GST extra
- Everything in Harbour, plus:
- Structural edit + copyedit up to 90,000 words
- Original commissioned cover (3 directions)
- Hardcover edition + 100 author copies
- Distribution to 120+ Indian bookshops
- Launch marketing sprint + publicist
- Royalty dashboard with weekly sales
First Light Pro
For books that need to travel: audio, international editions and a season-long campaign.
₹1,19,999one-time · GST extra
- Everything in Beacon, plus:
- Studio audiobook (up to 9 finished hours)
- International distribution — 38 countries
- Both marketing sprints + festival entries
- Rights representation at Frankfurt & London
- 250 author copies, hardcover
Instalment plans available on Beacon and First Light Pro (3 or 6 months, zero interest). Education pricing for students and research scholars: 15% off with a valid ID.
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| What you get | Harbour | Beacon | First Light Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editing depth | Copyedit (60k words) | Structural + copyedit (90k) | Structural + copyedit (120k) |
| Cover | Library, customised | Original, 3 directions | Original, 3 directions |
| Formats | Paperback, ebook | + Hardcover | + Audiobook |
| Author copies | 25 | 100 | 250 |
| Distribution | Online (India) | + 120 bookshops | + 38 countries |
| Marketing | Metadata setup | Launch sprint | Both sprints + festivals |
| Royalties | 100% net | 100% net | 100% net |
| Timeline | 60–75 days | 90–120 days | 120–150 days |
For readers
The Readers' Circle
A membership for people whose to-be-read pile is a structural element of their home.
- One hardcover of your choice every month
- 15% off everything, free shipping always
- Early access to signed editions & launches
₹1,000
Gift card · never expires₹2,500
Gift card · never expires