subject: Book Publishers In India [print this page] India is no more considered just the land of mystique and spirituality or IT intellect, the powerhouse of talent in the different arts including the art of the written word, is being recognized world-wide. Indian authors have made their mark, winning major awards and the admiration of the readers. Established authors from the country, as well as new up and coming writers, now have the chance to find their work in book-stores, websites, libraries and the like on a large global scale. Numerous book publishers in India have opened their doors to talented writers looking to make it big.
If you have created a manuscript and are looking for a list of publishing companies in India, the Internet is a great place to start. Publishing is not a new industry in the country and there are varied kinds of book publishers, from the small family run joints to large slick operations to online book publishers that are the newly burgeoning trend. You will have weed through your options depending on the route you wish to take (traditional publishing or self publishing) and the genre of literature you have worked on. Whether is fantasy fiction, humour, non-fiction, romance, or even poetry etc., it can be highly beneficial to look for publishing companies that have successfully dealt or do actively deal in that bracket, not to forget the language you are writing in. If the publishing company is current, recognized, highly professional and experienced in marketing manuscripts, it will work in your favour. Marketing and promotions for your book in fact is a huge factor that contributes to commercial success, an aspect many writers dont pay attention to.
Book publishers in India have discovered that there is no shortage of writers trying to get their work published in India today, but talent and perseverance will help you triumph. Showcasing your work to the best of its abilities and finding a publisher ready to invest in your labour of love is hard work and you will most likely have to pay your dues; but it is so very worth it. Some companies work with writers directly, some through literary agents only, so research is key.
Also, now writers here have the added benefit of online book publishers that have their own comprehensive websites. They give complete details on guidelines for the submission process, genres under their publishing house, as well as their own reputation and previous works. Some even have online book stores that sell the works of their clients.
It goes without saying that you must tweak, edit and revise your work till it reaches a level of finesse that would interest contemporary book publishers in India. Readers today want high quality work whether it is short stories, astrology books, self-help guides, teen novels and everything in between.
