
Ready to share your story with the world?
At Booksthakam UK, we believe in empowering authors and bringing their unique voices to a global audience. We offer a comprehensive suite of services to help you achieve your publishing goals:
Features
Global Reach
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Direct distribution across 12 key markets: UK, US, India, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Canada and Australia.
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No additional charges for global distribution.
Author Empowerment
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Unlimited author copies in hardcover and paperback at cost price.
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25 free Kindle codes for UK and US market promotion.
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Opportunities for Kindle Deals and Prime Reading nominations for high-performing books.
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Guidance on becoming a bestseller and leveraging Amazon Book Clubs.
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Potential to set up distribution and publishing units in key markets.
Unparalleled Support
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Dedicated support throughout the entire publishing journey.
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Access to expert guidance on all aspects of publishing, from manuscript development to marketing.
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Expert designing team that designs with the market and genre in mind.
Unique Opportunities
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Significant engagement from the Indian audience.
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Create high-quality merchandise (T-shirts, hoodies, etc.) to build your brand.
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Participate in literary contests to boost visibility.
Premium Production & Marketing
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High-quality print and free audiobook formats.
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Professionally designed A+ content optimized for Amazon.
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Data-driven marketing campaigns, including targeted Amazon ads and Kindle Unlimited optimization.
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Full disclosure on sales data, downloads, and pre-order performance.
We are committed to
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Nurturing your talent: As an author first initiative started by authors, we guarantee a supportive and collaborative environment for authors.
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Maximizing your reach: Bringing your book to a global audience.
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Helping you achieve your publishing goals: From first draft to bestseller.
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Ready to submit your manuscript?
Author Journey with Booksthakam
Initial Approach
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Submission: The journey begins with either the author approaching Booksthakam with their manuscript or Booksthakam approaching an author with a proposal or through our literary agent.
Submission Guidelines
To submit their work, authors are required to provide these to country.head@booksthakam.com
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Concept Note - outlining the manuscript's premise, target audience, word count, and illustrative content (if applicable).
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Synopsis - providing an overview of the book, highlighting key themes and plot points.
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List of Contents (Index Page)
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Two sample chapters to showcase their writing style
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An Author/Illustrator Write-up - including a brief author bio and highlighting relevant experience and achievements of the author.
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Evaluation Process
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Manuscript Review: The submitted materials are carefully vetted by our editorial team.
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Decision & Contract: Within 14 days, authors receive a decision on their submission. If accepted, a comprehensive publishing contract is drawn up and agreed upon by both parties which might be slightly longer but no more than 1 month if the decision is yes.
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The Publishing Journey
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Editorial Guidance: The author works closely with our editorial team throughout the process and gets support in typesetting, copyediting, and proofreading. The typesetting is carried out with the genre and market trend of the time.
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Design & Production: The design team creates visually appealing and impactful book covers that closely align with genre specifics and industry standards.
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Audio Book Production: We undertake the audiobook production free of charge if it was agreed upon on the contract.
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Marketing & Promotion: A comprehensive marketing and publicity plan is developed and executed, including press releases, social media campaigns, author events, and targeted online advertising.
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Post-Publication Support: We continue to support authors post-publication, including sales analysis, royalty reporting, and ongoing marketing efforts. Full transparency is ensured during this stage.
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Production and Distribution: Apart from worldwide availability, we supply copies on demand to stores and offer unlimited copies to authors at print rates.
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Author Success
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Building Author Platforms: We assist authors in building their online presence through dedicated author page, social media engagement, and opportunities to connect with readers including A+ content and Google panel.
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Coaching: Guidance for authors on becoming a bestseller and getting admitted to Amazon book clubs.
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Personal Branding: If the book is successful then we do provide help with book merchandise. We also organize events and interviews for the author to interact with their readers.
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Exploring New Avenues: We explore opportunities for high-performing works, such as Kindle Deals, Prime Reading nominations, and participation in literary contests.
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Building a Bridge: Maintain and build a positive community of talented writers.
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Meet Our Country Head – Committed to Your Success!
Your submission goes directly to Megha Promodu, our Country Director (UK & India), because we take Booksthakam UK as seriously as you do. This expansion is a significant step in building Booksthakam UK, ensuring a strong presence in the region.
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Your work will be published in India and made available in the UK and other markets as an Amazon exclusive. As India’s most transparent publisher, we are committed to maintaining the same integrity in the UK. Our publishing house operates traditionally in both India and the UK, with no upfront or hidden charges from us or our literary agents.
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With our established reader base in India, your book also has a strong chance of gaining traction in the Indian market.
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