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Flying Hands Publications
Free book publishing in India.
Flying Hands Publications brings a clear, considered path from manuscript to marketplace. Publish paperback, hardcover or eBook editions with a plan matched to your files, support needs and agreed publication channels.
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Choose your publishing plan
Start free with ready files, or choose guided support.
Compare plans at a glance.
| Feature | Free Publishing | Guided Publishing | Signature Publishing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan price | ₹0 No upfront submission fee | ₹19,999 + GST Total ₹23,598.82 | ₹49,999 + GST Total ₹58,998.82 |
| Best for | Print-ready manuscripts | Authors needing guided preparation | Premium end-to-end support |
| Paperback publishing | Included — B&W | Included | Included |
| Hardcover publishing | — | As agreed | Available |
| eBook publishing | — | As agreed | Available |
| Cover and interior | Author supplies print-ready files | Included, up to 150 pages | Premium preparation as agreed |
| ISBN allocation | Included | Included | Included |
| Flying Hands, Amazon, Flipkart & Meesho listing | Included | Included | Included |
| Amazon Prime / Flipkart Assured | Eligible listing support | Eligible listing support | Eligible listing support |
| Author Portal, updates, sales & payouts | Included | Included | Included |
| Author copies | Available at applicable printing/production, shipping, taxes and other costs | Available at applicable printing/production, shipping, taxes and other costs | Available at applicable printing/production, shipping, taxes and other costs |
| Author website | — | — | Included |
| Copyright certificate | — | — | Included |
| Get started | Start Free Publishing | Choose Guided | Choose Signature |
Built for authors
A more considered way to publish
Clear author earnings
Use the Royalty Calculator to see a direct estimated ₹ earning before you begin.
Marketplace-ready
We prepare books for Flying Hands, Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and other suitable platforms, with progress visible in your Author Portal.
Thoughtful promotion
Choose focused promotional support that complements your book, audience and publishing plan.
Optional services
Build the publishing experience your book deserves
Choose these services when they are not already included in your plan. Every additional service is discussed and approved before work begins.
Copy editing & proofreadingAudiobook publishingCopyright registration supportAuthor website & domainPromotional video or book trailerGoodreads & Amazon Author PageSocial-media campaign creativesCustom illustrated coverPremium interior layoutAcademic DOI supportPress release & book-launch support
Terms & Conditions
Services, timelines, channel availability, author earnings and additional charges are confirmed in the publishing agreement before production begins.Subject to marketplace review and applicable marketplace terms.
Services, timelines, channel availability, author earnings and additional charges are confirmed in the publishing agreement before production begins.Subject to marketplace review and applicable marketplace terms.
Choose the edition your readers need
Flying Hands can prepare paperback, hardcover and eBook editions. Your final formats, files, pricing and publication channels are recorded in the agreed project scope.
PaperbackTrade and educational sizes, black-and-white or full colour.
HardcoverPremium print edition, black-and-white or full colour as agreed.
eBookDigital edition preparation and listing support as agreed.
Estimate print-book earnings
For print editions, the calculator shows a direct ₹ amount per eligible sale before you submit your manuscript.
5×8
Compact trade sizeWell suited to poetry, fiction, and compact books.
6×9
Standard trade sizeA versatile choice for most fiction and non-fiction books.
8×11
Large formatBest for workbooks, activity books, and educational material.
Free Publishing is for a print-ready black-and-white paperback. Guided and Signature Publishing can include full-colour paperback, hardcover and eBook editions under the agreed scope.
A clear process
How publishing moves forward
Authors can follow the important stages of their project through the secure Author Portal.
Submit
Share your book details. Your Author Portal account is created and accessed securely by OTP.
Complete
Upload the requested files, author details and agreement information in one clear application.
Review
Flying Hands approves the application, requests more information, or explains the next step in your portal.
Publish
Approved projects move through file checks, ISBN, production and the agreed publication channels.
Important information
Pricing, rights, ISBN and distribution in one place
Review the practical points that should be clear before any book enters production.
Pricing
Free Publishing has no upfront submission fee for a completed black-and-white paperback. Guided and Signature plan prices, GST, extras and production costs are shown before you agree.
Author rights
Your agreement should state the rights, permissions, responsibilities, approvals and revenue terms for the project. Read the written scope carefully before production starts.
ISBN
An ISBN identifies a particular book edition and format. Paperback, hardcover and eBook editions may require separate identifiers, with allocation handled through the agreed publishing workflow.
Distribution
Selected plans include listing support for agreed Flying Hands and marketplace channels. Availability, fulfilment, pricing and marketplace approval depend on the edition and platform terms.
Questions, clearly answered
Free book publishing FAQ
Everything you need to know before beginning your author application.
Who is Free Publishing designed for?
It is for authors with a completed manuscript, a print-ready interior and a print-ready cover who want to publish a black-and-white paperback without an upfront publishing fee.
What do I upload in the Author Portal?
After OTP login, complete one secure application with your cover PDF, manuscript or interior PDF/DOCX, author photo, government ID, book details and online agreement acceptance.
Can Flying Hands help if my files are not ready?
Yes. Cover design, interior design, formatting, editing and other support can be discussed as an approved add-on, or you can choose Guided or Signature Publishing.
Where can my book be listed?
Selected plans include listing support for Flying Hands, Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho. Amazon Prime, Flipkart Assured and other marketplace programmes remain subject to marketplace review and terms.
Do you publish paperback, hardcover and eBook editions?
Yes. Flying Hands publishes paperback, hardcover and eBook editions. The available format, preparation work, pricing and publication channels depend on the selected plan and are confirmed in writing before production.
How will I follow my book’s progress and earnings?
Your Author Portal shows the application decision, file checks, ISBN, production, publication updates, sales records and payout information as they are recorded.
Have a manuscript ready to share?
Begin your author application and follow your publishing journey from one secure place.
Submit Your Manuscript