DIY
Basic₹2499Author share, with illustrations
₹2499 without illustrations
- IllustrationsAdd-On
- Children book coverAdd-On
- Page limitNo Limit
- Complimentary copiesNo
- Amazon/Flipkart advertisingAdd-On
Self-publishing & hybrid publishing packages
Self-publishing packages for children’s books
Books Mantra is a popular hybrid publisher and self-publishing platform for children’s books in India. Choose from nine plans across Basic, Standard and Premium. Every plan includes an ISBN, and you keep 100% of the profit from your book.
ISBN in every plan100% of profit to youPrint on demandAmazon, Flipkart & Ziffy Bees
Copper
Basic₹15,999Author share, with illustrations
₹6399 without illustrations
- Illustrations8 pages$
- Children book cover1 Sample
- Page limit20
- Complimentary copies1
- Amazon/Flipkart advertisingAdd-On
Bronze
Basic₹21,999Author share, with illustrations
₹9999 without illustrations
- Illustrations10 pages$
- Children book cover1 Sample
- Page limit20
- Complimentary copies2
- Amazon/Flipkart advertisingAdd-On
Compare every service in the Basic plans
| Services | DIY₹2499 | COPPER₹15,999 | BRONZE₹21,999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author Share (with illustrations) | ₹2499 | ₹15,999 | ₹21,999 |
| Price, rights & ISBN | |||
| Author Share (without illustrations) | ₹2499 | ₹6399 | ₹9999 |
| Royalty | 100% of profit | 100% of profit | 100% of profit |
| ISBN | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Govt. copyright (content) | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Writing, illustration & design | |||
| Number of Illustration | Add-On | 8 pages$ | 10 pages$ |
| Children Book cover | Add-On | 1 Sample | 1 Sample |
| Story Board Design | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Ghost Writing | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Interior design | Add-On | Yes | Yes |
| Page Limit | No Limit | 20 | 20 |
| Editing | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Your support team | |||
| Project Manager | Email Support | Shared | Shared |
| Marketing Consultant | NA | Email Support | Shared |
| Printing & distribution | |||
| Distribution | Amazon, Flipkart, Ziffy Bees | Amazon.in, Flipkart, Ziffy Bees | Amazon.in, Amazon.com, Flipkart, Ziffy Bees, Kindle |
| Print for India | POD | POD | POD |
| Print for International | NA | NA | POD |
| Complimentary copies | No | 1 | 2 |
| Binding Format | Paperback | Paperback | Paperback |
| Physical Store distribution | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Marketing & promotion | |||
| Author Website | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Book Reviews | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| GIF Illustration | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Press Release | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Email Marketing | Add-On | No | No |
| Amazon/Flipkart Advertising | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Amazon Prime | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Google Knowledge Panel | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Amazon author Pages | Add-On | Add-On | Yes |
| Social media Post | Add-On | 1 | 1 |
| YouTube Advertising | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Reels | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Instagram + Facebook advertising | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Influencer Marketing | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Spotify Author Interview | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Metadata optimisation | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Book Fair Display | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Book Trailer | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Audio Book | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
Silver
Standard₹31,999Author share, with illustrations
₹17,599 without illustrations
- Illustrations12 pages$
- Children book cover1 Sample
- Page limit20
- Complimentary copies3
- Amazon/Flipkart advertising20 days
Golden
Standard₹45,999Author share, with illustrations
₹25,999 without illustrations
- Illustrations20 pages$
- Children book cover1 Sample
- Page limit20
- Complimentary copies4
- Amazon/Flipkart advertising30 days
Platinum
Standard₹99,999Author share, with illustrations
₹63,999 without illustrations
- Illustrations30 pages$
- Children book cover1 Sample
- Page limit30
- Complimentary copies20% of print copies of India^
- Amazon/Flipkart advertising45 days
Compare every service in the Standard plans
| Services | Silver₹31,999 | Golden₹45,999 | PLATINUM₹99,999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author Share (with illustrations) | ₹31,999 | ₹45,999 | ₹99,999 |
| Price, rights & ISBN | |||
| Author Share (without illustrations) | ₹17,599 | ₹25,999 | ₹63,999 |
| Royalty | 100% of profit | 100% of profit | 100% of profit |
| ISBN | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Govt. copyright (content) | Add-On | Yes | Yes |
| Writing, illustration & design | |||
| Number of Illustration | 12 pages$ | 20 pages$ | 30 pages$ |
| Children Book cover | 1 Sample | 1 Sample | 1 Sample |
| Story Board Design | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Ghost Writing | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Interior design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Page Limit | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| Editing | Up to 1000 words | Up to 1000 words | Up to 1000 words |
| Your support team | |||
| Project Manager | Shared | Shared | Shared |
| Marketing Consultant | Shared | Shared | Shared |
| Printing & distribution | |||
| Distribution | Amazon.in, Amazon.com, Flipkart, Ziffy Bees, Kindle, Google books, Ingram | Amazon.in, Amazon.com, Flipkart, Ziffy Bees, Kindle, Google books, Ingram | Amazon.in, Amazon.com, Flipkart, Ziffy Bees, Mystore (ONDC), Kindle, Google books, Ingram |
| Print for India | POD | POD | 100 copies of paperback* |
| Print for International | NA | NA | POD |
| Complimentary copies | 3 | 4 | 20% of print copies of India^ |
| Binding Format | Paperback | Paperback | Paperback |
| Physical Store distribution | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Marketing & promotion | |||
| Author Website | Add-On | Yes | Yes |
| Book Reviews | Add-On | 2 | 3 |
| GIF Illustration | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Press Release | Add-On | Add-On | The Blunt Times |
| Email Marketing | No | Yes | Yes |
| Amazon/Flipkart Advertising | 20 days | 30 days | 45 days |
| Amazon Prime | Add-On | Add-On | Yes – 3 months |
| Google Knowledge Panel | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Amazon author Pages | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Social media Post | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| YouTube Advertising | Add-On | Add-On | 10 days |
| Reels | Add-On | 1 | 1 |
| Instagram + Facebook advertising | Add-On | 15 days | 1 Month |
| Influencer Marketing | Add-On | Add-On | 1 |
| Spotify Author Interview | Add-On | Add-On | Yes |
| Metadata optimisation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Book Fair Display | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Book Trailer | Add-On | Add-On | Yes – 30 Sec |
| Audio Book | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
Diamond
Premium₹1,89,999Author share, with illustrations
₹1,41,999 without illustrations
- Illustrations40 pages$
- Children book cover2 Sample
- Page limit40
- Complimentary copies20% of print copies of India^
- Amazon/Flipkart advertising60 days
Titanium
Premium₹2,49,999Author share, with illustrations
₹1,89,999 without illustrations
- Illustrations40 pages$
- Children book cover2 Sample
- Page limit40
- Complimentary copies20% of print copies of India^
- Amazon/Flipkart advertising90 days
Ultimate Plus
Premium₹3,49,000Author share, with illustrations
₹2,89,000 without illustrations
- Illustrations40 pages$
- Children book cover2 Sample
- Page limit40
- Complimentary copies20% of print copies of India^
- Amazon/Flipkart advertising90 days
Compare every service in the Premium plans
| Services | DIAMOND₹1,89,999 | TITANIUM₹2,49,999 | ULTIMATE PLUS₹3,49,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author Share (with illustrations) | ₹1,89,999 | ₹2,49,999 | ₹3,49,000 |
| Price, rights & ISBN | |||
| Author Share (without illustrations) | ₹1,41,999 | ₹1,89,999 | ₹2,89,000 |
| Royalty | 100% of profit | 100% of profit | 100% of profit |
| ISBN | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Govt. copyright (content) | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
| Writing, illustration & design | |||
| Number of Illustration | 40 pages$ | 40 pages$ | 40 pages$ |
| Children Book cover | 2 Sample | 2 Sample | 2 Sample |
| Story Board Design | Add-On | Add-On | Yes |
| Ghost Writing | Add-On | Add-On | Yes |
| Interior design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Page Limit | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Editing | Up to 2000 words | Up to 3000 words | Up to 4000 words |
| Your support team | |||
| Project Manager | Shared | Shared | Dedicated |
| Marketing Consultant | Shared | Shared | Shared |
| Printing & distribution | |||
| Distribution | Amazon.in, Amazon.com, Flipkart, Ziffy Bees, Mystore (ONDC), Kindle, Google books, Ingram, Physical – 1 city | Amazon.in, Amazon.com, Flipkart, Ziffy Bees, Mystore (ONDC), Kindle, Google books, Ingram, Physical – 2 cities | Amazon.in, Amazon.com, Flipkart, Ziffy Bees, Mystore (ONDC), Kindle, Google books, Ingram, Physical – 3 cities |
| Print for India | 200 copies of paperback* | 300 copies of paperback* | 500 copies of paperback* |
| Print for International | NA | NA | POD |
| Complimentary copies | 20% of print copies of India^ | 20% of print copies of India^ | 20% of print copies of India^ |
| Binding Format | Paperback & Hardback | Paperback & Hardback | Paperback & Hardback |
| Physical Store distribution | 1 city | 2 city | 3 city |
| Marketing & promotion | |||
| Author Website | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Book Reviews | 5 | 8 | 10 |
| GIF Illustration | Add-On | Add-On | 1 |
| Press Release | Asian News | UNI + 50 online platforms | ANI + 100 Online platforms |
| Email Marketing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Amazon/Flipkart Advertising | 60 days | 90 days | 90 days |
| Amazon Prime | Yes – 3 months | Yes – 3 months | Yes – 6 months |
| Google Knowledge Panel | Yes (If Google book published) | Yes (If Google book published) | Yes (If Google book published) |
| Amazon author Pages | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Social media Post | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| YouTube Advertising | 20 days | 45 days | 60 days |
| Reels | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Instagram + Facebook advertising | 45 days | 45 days | 90 days |
| Influencer Marketing | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Spotify Author Interview | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Metadata optimisation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Book Fair Display | Yes – 1 book fair | Yes – 1 book fair | Yes – 1 book fair |
| Book Trailer | Yes – 30 Secs | Yes – 30 Secs | Yes – 45 Secs |
| Audio Book | Free for 1000 words | Free for 1500 words | Free for 2000 words |
Yes included in the planAdd-On available as an add-onNo / NA not available in this planFor items marked $, * or ^, please ask our team for details.
Free PDF guide
Publish your first children’s book
A free 4-page guide from Books Mantra, a hybrid publisher and self-publishing platform for children’s books.
- Age groups, word counts and page counts
- Planning illustrations and a storyboard
- ISBN, printing and distribution in India
- An 11-point launch and marketing checklist
- What it costs to publish
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