Author Services
Best for: Self-funded authors
How: Fixed packages; author owns rights.
₹29,500 – ₹1,35,000Engage with us
Flexible models. One standard of accountability.
Choose the way of working that fits your need. Every engagement has a named owner, agreed outcomes and transparent, mid-market commercials.
Engagement models
Choose how we work together
Curated Imprint
Best for: Selected manuscripts
How: Dharohar invests; royalty contract.
Royalty-basedHybrid Co-Publishing
Best for: Strong titles, shared risk
How: Shared production cost; higher royalty.
Proposal-basedInstitutional Publishing
Best for: Corporates & universities
How: Project-managed end to end.
From ₹1,50,000Ghostwriting & Legacy
Best for: Founders, leaders, families
How: Interview-led writing with your voice.
From ₹2,50,000À-la-carte Services
Best for: Specific needs
How: Editing, design, translation, audio.
Per word / per itemAuthor publishing packages
Transparent packages. You keep your rights.
Up to 50,000 words / 220 pages. Author retains 100% copyright and receives 100% of net royalties from retail platforms.
| Package | What is included | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Proofreading, interior typesetting, template-based custom cover, paperback + eBook, ISBN guidance, Amazon & Flipkart listing, 10 author copies | ₹29,500 |
| Professional | Copy-editing, custom cover, paperback + eBook, author website page, launch kit (social creatives, A+ content), 20 author copies | ₹64,500 |
| Signature | Developmental + copy-edit, premium cover & up to 10 illustrations, hardcover + paperback + eBook, audiobook-ready file, launch event & PR outreach, 50 copies | ₹1,35,000 |
| Curated Imprint (selected titles) | Dharohar invests in production; standard royalty contract | No fee to author; royalty 10% print / 25% eBook net |
Prices in INR, exclusive of GST. Editorial, design, translation, audio and institutional services quoted on request.
Engagement lifecycle
From first conversation to lasting value
- 1
Curate
Purpose, audience, originality and fit.
- 2
Develop
Editorial shaping, research integrity, quality.
- 3
Design
Cover, illustration, typography, layout.
- 4
Produce
Print, eBook and selected audio formats.
- 5
Publish
ISBN, metadata, listings and distribution.
- 6
Reach
Launch, discovery, readers and legacy.
Service levels
Commitments you can hold us to
| Service level | Commitment |
|---|---|
| Response to manuscript enquiry | Within 3 working days |
| Manuscript assessment report | Within 10 working days |
| Cover concepts | 7 working days from brief |
| Typeset proof | 10 working days from edited manuscript |
| Live on Amazon / online stores | 7–10 days after final approval |
| Royalty statements (curated imprint) | Half-yearly |
Governance
Clear ownership at every level
Publishing Manager
One named manager for your title from brief to launch.
Stage Gates
Sign-off at manuscript, design, proof and pre-print stages.
Production Tracker
Shared timeline with status, owners and next actions.
Post-Launch Review
Sales, reviews and marketing learning at 90 days.
Your first 90 days
A structured start that shows value early
Week 0–2
Discover & Agree
Discovery conversation, requirement brief, success measures, proposal and agreement.
Day 15–30
Mobilise
Kick-off, named SPOC, governance calendar, access and baseline metrics.
Day 30–60
Deliver
First deliverables, weekly progress reviews and fast issue resolution.
Day 60–90
Review & Scale
First formal review, scorecard, improvement plan and next scope.
Every book preserves a memory. Every idea shapes a generation.
Tell us what you are working on. We will respond within one working day.