How do I submit my manuscript?

Contact Flying Hands with your completed manuscript, its genre, and a short summary. We review submissions to understand the most suitable publishing path.

Is free book publishing available?

Yes. There is no upfront submission fee for the free black-and-white paperback publishing path. Optional paid plans provide additional support and formats.

Which paperback size should I choose?

Choose 5×8 for compact books, 6×9 for most trade books, and 8×11 for workbooks or educational formats.

Flying Hands Publications

Free book publishing in India.

Flying Hands Publications brings a clear, considered path from manuscript to marketplace. Begin with a ready-to-publish black-and-white paperback, or choose a paid plan for professional preparation, expanded formats and Amazon Kindle eBook publishing.

Submit Your Manuscript

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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
Amazon Kindle eBook	—	Included	Included
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 website	—	—	Included
Copyright certificate	—	—	Included
Get started	Start Free Publishing	Choose Guided	Choose Signature

Built for authors

A more considered way to publish

Premium stock-led publishing

We print and keep stock to help meet premium production standards, quality expectations and marketplace demand.

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 & proofreadingeBook conversionAudiobook 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.

Clear author earnings

More value at every publishing level

We keep your earning easy to understand: 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 black-and-white paperback. Full colour, hardcover, and eBook formats are available under paid publishing plans.

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.

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.

Can I publish both a paperback and an eBook?

Paperback publishing is available in all plans. Amazon Kindle eBook publishing is available in the Guided and Signature plans.

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