Getting your work published can be a tiresome process. We understand! It’s time to simplify the process with our self-publishing options. The main feature of self-publishing is independence for authors. Authors have the freedom to drive their publishing forward as they like, at their cost. Choose from among our various packages designed for children and adults.
Service
- Number of wordsThe maximum word count admissible for every package differs.
- Book BindingCan be either centre pin, paperback or hard case. These, in turn, can have different finishes such as matte, gloss, silver lamination etc. We will suggest the best binding for your book
- Interior ColorAll the interior pages are colored.
- Cover ColorAll our book covers are colored
- Illustration SupportCan be availed at an additional cost. An illustrator will bring life to a story through scene sketches, character sketches and/or icon sketches.
- ISBN AllocationA unique International Standard Book Number is assigned to each print copy, eBook and hand case of a book.
- Basic editingRefers to a light copyedit to correct spelling, grammar and sentence construction.
- Literature ReportA brief feedback on a manuscript to help the child improve
- Author CopiesCopies of the book are sent to the author as soon as the first batch is printed.
- India online distributionMaking a book available on e-Tail platforms and ecommerce websites popular in India such as Amazon.in,flipkart.com etc.
- eBook CreationCreating a digital version of a book that can be purchased and read on electronic devices such as smartphones.
- eBook DistributionMaking the eBook available on various e-Tail platforms and ecommerce websites that sell in India and internationally such as bookbaby.com, amazon.in etc.
- Author Portfolio PageA dedicated author page will be created on the 16leaves website that will be accessible to readers through the Books & Authors tab.
- Book Sales PageAuthors will receive access to a sales page as soon as the book is listed on the website to monitor the sales of the book.
- Author Profit ShareIn self-publishing, authors receive 100% profits from the sales of a book.
- Social Media StrategyMarketing tactics are employedto increase the performance of your book’s sales on platforms such as Facebook, Pinterest,LinkedIn etc
- Author WebsiteA portal to post information about the author, your books and other content along with communicating with readers.
- Child marketing kitMarketing for children may differ slightly from those for adults. Here, organic marketing, print media marketing and digital marketing may be combined to achieve desired attention.
Magenta
Rs. 6000Contact Us
- Max 2500 words
- Paperback
- color
- Color
- Add On
- Add On
- *
Crimson
Rs. 9000Contact Us
- Max 5000 words
- Paperback
- color
- Color
- Add On
- Add On
- *
Peach
Rs. 12000Contact Us
- Max 5000 words
- Hard case
- color
- Color
- Add On
- Add On
- *
Olive
Rs. 18000Contact Us
- Max 5000 words
- Hard case
- Color
- Color
- Add On
- Add On
Note:
- The manuscript should be submitted as a compatible Word document.
- Price mentioned excludes all applicable taxes.
- We offer art & illustration assistance for children’s publications as an add-on service.
- All ‘Child Authors’ will be provided with basic writing assistance as a special gesture.
- The decision to publicize or sell a child’s book on e-tail platforms is purely the parent’s choice. Hence, author profit sharing is neither always applicable nor mandatory.
- We encourage children to provide their own creative sketches, which we can digitally enhance.
- Additional services outside a package can be availed as required.
- We offer add-on solutions for manuscripts that cross the prescribed word limit.
- Book features
- Revisions (10%)
- Deliverables
- Distribution
- Marketing
- Performance data
- Promotions
Features
- Book BindCan be either centre pin, paperback or hard case. These, in turn, can have different finishes such as matte, gloss, silver lamination etc. We will suggest the best binding for your book.
- Interior DesignRefers to the formatting and typesetting done to the interior pages of a book.
- Interior ColorCan be either black and white or full color.
- Cover DesignRefers to the art, illustration, fonts and images that will appear on the front and back covers of a book.
- Cover colorA unique International Standard Book Number is assigned to each print copy, eBook and hand case of a book.
- ISBN registrationA unique International Standard Book Number is assigned to each print copy, eBook and hand case of a book.
- Copyright registrationAn international seal that protects your work in case it is stolen.
- Interior pagesMaking changes to certain pages of the book in terms of content or art post-publishing.
- Book CoverIf the book’s cover is not all that you expected,one revision can be made.
- Author copiesCopies of the book are sent to the author as soon as the first batch is printed.
- eBookDigital version of a book that can be purchased and read on electronic devices such as smartphones.
- Book as ApplicationA marketing tool that allows readers to download the book as an app on any electronic device.
- India POD SupportMaking a book available on all e-Tail platforms within India.
- National eBook DistributionMaking a book available on e-Tail platforms and ecommerce websites outside India such as Amazon.com, international book house etc.
- Distribution by INGRAMListing your book with the world’s largest book distributor (Ingram).
- International Online DistributionMaking the eBook available on various e-Tail platforms and ecommerce websites that sell in India and internationally such as bookbaby.com, amazon.in etc.
- Retail book store distributionMaking your book available in physical bookstores across India.
- Digital marketing consultingDiscuss your digital marketing plans with our consultant who will advise you on the dos and don’ts apart while spearheading the marketing efforts.
- About the Book/Author pageOur Books & Authors page will not only feature your book but also take readers to your own landing page showing details about the book and the author.
- Online book previewLets readers take a glimpse into your book. A few pages or a single chapter will be available for reading on the 16leaves website.
- Amazon look insideLets readers take a preview into few of the pages of the book. This creates anticipation among readers.
- Google previewLets readers take a glimpse into few pages of the book as a sample.
- Barnes and Noble read instantlyGives readers a peek into few pages of the book if it has an eBook format.
- Social media content marketingUsing online marketing tactics to create awareness about a book on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest etc.
- Book sales reportAuthors will receive access to a sales page as soon as the book is listed on the website to monitor the sales of the book.
- Social media trend reportHow your book is performing in different platforms such as Facebook, Pinterest,LinkedIn etc. will be available for you to see.
- e-Tailer advance promotionsOffering relevant promotional material and merchandise along with your book to encourage sales.
- Targeted electronic marketingMarketing aimed at a specific target audience. This is done through email blasts, sponsored ads, Facebook posts etc.
- National press releasePromoting a book through print media (newspapers) to attract a larger audience.
- International press releasePromoting a book through international newspapers for a global reach.
- Digital book launchIt is an awareness spreading event for the book and the author. It also attracts readers and alerts them to the release of a new book.
- Dedicated Author Website/BlogA portal to post information about the author, your book and other content along with communicating with readers.
- News/Media interviewsAuthors can choose to give interviews to the media to create a hype around the upcoming book.
Magenta
Rs. 15,000Let's Begin
- PB
- Premium
- BW
- Premium
- Color
- Add on
- 4
- *
Crimson
Rs. 30,000Let's Begin
- PB
- Premium
- BW
- Premium
- Color
- 8
- *
Emerald
Rs. 50,000Let's Begin
- PB/HC
- Premium
- BW/Color
- Premium
- Color
- 1
- 1
- 16 BW/4 color
- *
Scarlet
Rs. 75,000Let's Begin
- PB/HC
- Premium
- BW/Color
- Premium
- Color
- 2
- 1
- 16 BW/4 color
- *
Ivory
Rs. 1,00,000Let's Begin
- PB/HC
- Premium
- BW/Color
- Premium
- Color
- 2
- 1
- 16 BW/4 color
- *
Note:
- The manuscript should be submitted as a compatible Word document.
- Price mentioned excludes all applicable taxes.
- Experienced book specialists will provide personalized care to all authors.
- Additional author copies could be arranged on demand.
- Writing, editing, and art are add-on services.
- We offer post-publishing support to every author.
- Author profits vary based on the sales platform. 100% profits to author!
- Marketing tools like business cards, posters, bookmarks could be offered as add-on service.
- All adult author packages are for a maximum 75,000 words.
- *Only in select stores, subject to minimum sales criteria.