Here are some of the prominent self-publishing book houses operating in India. This list focuses on well-established platforms frequently mentioned in top rankings and reviews.
Note that some are hybrid (offering both free and paid options), and details are drawn from their official sites and analyses.
- Notion Press
- Services: Print-on-demand (POD) for paperbacks and eBooks, cover design tools, ISBN allocation, global distribution to 30,000+ stores in 150+ countries (including Amazon.in, Flipkart, and international platforms). Authors retain 100% copyrights and can use an online editor for formatting.
- Fees: Basic "Xpress Publishing" is used to be free earlier but charging Rs.4000 plus GST with Three Author Copies Free. Paid plans add editing, formatting, marketing, and enhanced distribution (pricing not publicly detailed but customizable; royalties up to 100% net profits via Outpublish program or 80% otherwise). Production costs depend on pages, format, and type (use their royalty calculator for estimates).
- Promotion: Distribution-focused (Amazon, Flipkart, Notion Press store); paid plans include marketing support (efficiency varies per user reviews). Not the widest, but good for online visibility.
- Pothi.com
- Services: POD for print books and eBooks, editing, design, formatting, ISBN, distribution via Pothi.com, Flipkart, and Amazon.in. No minimum orders; supports InstaScribe for eBook creation.
- Fees: POD model with no upfront inventory costs; printing from 1 copy. Specific service fees (e.g., editing, design) not detailed publicly—contact for quotes. Royalties based on sales after production/distribution costs.
- Promotion: Basic distribution; no extensive marketing mentioned.
- Free Option: Not explicitly free, but low-barrier POD reduces costs (no inventory investment).
- Contact: Not directly listed; use their support form on the site.
- White Falcon Publishing
- Services: POD self-publishing for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc. Includes global distribution (Amazon.in, Flipkart, WFP Store, and international platforms in 10+ countries), custom plans, ISBN, cover/interior design. Authors own copyrights; no minimum purchases.
- Fees: Customizable plans; charges only for selected services (e.g., editing, design). 100% profit share; use royalty calculator for estimates. No hidden costs.
- Promotion: Marketing services to boost visibility, get reviews, and achieve bestseller status (has helped many authors).
- Free Option: Yes, basic free plans; ScholarGram for free academic publishing; BooksFunds for crowd-funded publishing (no upfront costs if pre-orders met).
- Contact: Not directly listed; use contact form on site.
- Blue Rose Publishers
- Services: Self-publishing for print and eBooks, ISBN allocation, editing, design, global distribution (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.). Comprehensive support from manuscript to sales.
- Fees: Custom packages; basic publishing can be low-cost or free for core setup. Specific pricing via consultation (e.g., user reviews mention packages starting around ₹7,000 for basic services, but varies). Royalties after costs.
- Promotion: Distribution and basic marketing; focuses on online platforms and reviews.
- Free Option: Yes, claims to offer free publishing for core print/eBook setup (sell worldwide hassle-free).
- Contact: +91 8882898898 or +91 8882 898 898; email via site form.
- BFC Publications
- Services: Editing, proofreading, cover design, ISBN, online distribution (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.), unlimited uploads. Custom plans for paperbacks and eBooks.
- Fees: Economy: ₹4,999 + GST; Essential: ₹10,999 + GST; Regular: ₹15,999 + GST; Elite: ₹34,999 + GST (includes more revisions and premium features). EBook plans from ₹1,999 + GST. Customizable.
- Promotion: Digital marketing included in all plans to enhance visibility.
- Free Option: No.
- Contact: +91 6389700888 (Phone/WhatsApp).
- BookLeaf Publishing
- Services: Paperback and eBook publishing, editing, proofreading, custom cover/pagination, ISBN, barcode, global distribution in 150+ countries, live sales reporting, 100% royalties.
- Fees: Premium: ₹89,990 (includes advanced features); Basic and Platinum pricing not detailed but higher-tier.
- Promotion: Wide range including Amazon Ad Campaigns (15-30 days), Amazon Prime Placement (3-6 months), Amazon Reviews (2-4), Amazon Author Page, Ranking Optimization, Influencer Marketing (4 influencers), Book Giveaway Campaigns, author interviews.
- Free Option: No.
- Contact: Not directly listed; use support ticket or social media (Instagram: @bookleafpublishing, etc.).
- Astitva Prakashan
- Services: End-to-end publishing (editing, design, distribution, marketing), ISBN, live sales reports, monthly payouts, fast process (15 days). Authors own lifetime copyrights.
- Fees: Affordable packages (details at site); customizable, no specific prices listed.
- Promotion: Support to promote to maximum audience.
- Free Option: No.
- Contact: Not directly listed; use site form.
- Zorba Books
- Services: Publishing for various genres, cover design, interior layout, editing, ISBN, sales/marketing/distribution to 39,000+ global outlets (Flipkart, Amazon Kindle, Google Play, etc.). 100% net profits.
- Fees: Transparent customizable packages (details via site); contact for quotes.
- Promotion: Marketing insights in design, distribution to bestseller lists (e.g., Jaipur Lit Fest, Amazon).
- Free Option: Free consultation only.
- Contact: Not directly listed; use contact form.
- Partridge Publishing (Penguin Imprint)
- Services: Supported self-publishing, editorial, marketing, packages for print/digital.
- Fees: Custom packages (details via site); not free.
- Promotion: Multi-platform marketing campaigns.
- Free Option: Free publishing guide only.
- Contact: 000 800 919 0634 (India) or +91 000 80091 90634 (outside); use site form.
- Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
- Services: Free tools for eBooks, paperbacks, hardcovers; publish in 10+ countries/45+ languages, ISBN optional.
- Fees: No upfront costs; royalties up to 70% for eBooks, 60% for print (after printing/distribution).
- Promotion: Kindle Unlimited, KDP Select for page-read royalties, community for tips.
- Free Option: Yes, fully free to publish.
- Contact: No phone; use help forum or social (Facebook: @KindleDirectPublishing).
Other notable mentions: Power Publishers, Evincepub, BecomeShakespeare—similar POD models, but less detailed data available.
Which One Has a Wide Range of Book Promotion Platforms?
BookLeaf Publishing stands out with the widest range of promotion options explicitly detailed. It includes targeted Amazon tools (ads, Prime placement, reviews, author pages, ranking optimization), influencer collaborations (4 influencers), book giveaways, and author interviews. This multi-channel approach covers digital ads, e-commerce optimization, social influence, and engagement campaigns, making it more comprehensive than others (e.g., Notion Press focuses on distribution, White Falcon on reviews/bestsellers, BFC on general digital marketing).
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