Packages
Plain prices.
Three ways to publish with Dalimss Ink. Every line listed, with GST shown on top.
Prices in INR, plus GST. Founding authors: 10% off for the first 20 who sign. Not combined with the free Hindi Pack in Premium.
| Starter | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (plus GST) | ₹9,999 | ₹24,999 | ₹54,999 |
| Manuscript limit | Up to 30,000 words | Up to 50,000 words | Up to 70,000 words |
| ISBN | Included. Issued free by the National Agency. No charge. | Included. Issued free by the National Agency. No charge. | Included. Issued free by the National Agency. No charge. |
| Editing | AI language check, human sample read and report | Human proofread and light copy edit of the first 12,000 words | In-depth copy edit of the first 25,000 words, second layout proofread |
| Cover and layout | Template cover, standard layout | Custom cover and interior | Custom cover with two concepts |
| Author copies | 3 | 10 | 25 |
| Ebook | Kindle ebook | Ebook on Kindle, Kobo and Google Play | Ebook on Kindle, Kobo and Google Play |
| Distribution | Print and ebook as listed above | Amazon.in and Flipkart listing for 12 months | International print-on-demand for 12 months |
| Hindi Pack | ₹5,999 add-on | ₹5,999 add-on | Included free |
| Premium extras | None | None | Government copyright filing included. Press release and launch event. |
| Your royalty | 90% of net profit | 100% of net profit | 100% of net profit |
| Timeline | 6 to 8 weeks | 8 to 10 weeks | 10 to 12 weeks |
ISBN included in every package. Issued free by the National Agency. We never charge for it.
Add-ons
Hindi Pack
For books in Hindi or Hindi-English. Native Hindi editor, Devanagari typesetting, Hindi cover typography and bilingual metadata. Adds 1 to 2 weeks. Free in Premium.
+ ₹5,999
Amazon.in and Flipkart listing for Starter
Adds Amazon.in and Flipkart listing to a Starter book, through a partner, for 12 months. Already part of Standard and Premium.
+ ₹3,000
Good to know
Who edits.
AI tools help with first-pass language checks. A human editor reviews the sections stated in your package.
Legal deposit.
Legal deposit to the national libraries, at our cost.
Not included.
Developmental editing, fact-checking, third-party permissions, translation, audiobook, or any guarantee of sales or reviews.
Not ready to pay yet?
Read nine questions to ask any publisher, or see the Free Launch Programme for selected books.