Wonder Why Most Indian Writers Never Get Published?
It's not your manuscript. It's the system.
Publishing in India is confusing by design. That is why 95% of submissions get rejected. If you want to know what most writers get wrong, read this playbook and remove the guesswork.
The Indian Publishing Playbook is a step-by-step, insider guide to getting published in India - whether you’re a first-time author or a serious writer tired of misinformation, vanity traps, and half-truths.
Created by Meghna Pant - a multiple award-winning author with 10 books published by India’s top publishers like Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Westland and Bloomsbury - this playbook breaks down how Indian publishing actually works: how to position your manuscript, write a compelling synopsis and query, choose between traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing, understand contracts and royalties, avoid exploitative offers, and market your book in today’s discoverability-driven landscape.
This is not theory. It’s a practical roadmap built from real deals, real rejections, and real successes - used for years in Meghna’s widely praised workshops, bestselling book on publishing HOW TO GET PUBLISHED IN INDIA, and now distilled into one clear, actionable guide.
Decide the right publishing route for your book and goals
Write a synopsis and query publishers take seriously
Identify credible publishers and avoid vanity traps
Understand advances, royalties, and publishing contracts
Market your book in the Indian ecosystem
If you want clarity, credibility, and control over your publishing journey, this is the only guide you need.