Self Publishing in India ✦ 100% Profit Share
Calculate Book Price & Royalty —
Know What You Earn Before You Publish
Literature's Light publishing is a great opportunity for writers in India to publish their work and earn 100% royalty. The company understands the struggle of writers and offers affordable production costs to help them bring their stories to life. By using the company's production cost calculator, writers can estimate the cost of publishing their book and determine the royalty they can expect to earn. This makes it easier for writers to plan and budget their book publishing journey. With Literature's Light publishing, writers can not only share their stories with the world but also earn 100% share of the profits.
📖
Book Specifications
💰
Set Your Selling Price
First calculate your production cost, then enter an MRP above the minimum to instantly see your royalty per copy sold.
Minimum Selling Price
—
Enter a price at or above the minimum selling price.
⚙️
Production Summary
Printing Cost
—
Minimum Selling Price
—
Author Copies Cost
—
💸
Your Royalty — Per Copy Sold
🏪
Literature's Light Store
MRP − 15% of MRP − Printing Cost
🛒
Amazon, Flipkart & Other Channels
MRP − 45% of MRP − Printing Cost
🏆
Earnings Summary
Best Royalty / Copy
—
Earnings — 100 Copies
—
Earnings — 500 Copies
—
📐
Custom Earnings Projection
Estimated Total Earnings
—
Calculate earnings above first
Notes
①
Printing costs are subject to applicable GST. Final royalty may vary slightly due to GST adjustments.
②
Author copies can be ordered via your Author Dashboard at printing cost plus shipping and GST. Minimum order: 5 copies.
Have Questions? ✦
Frequently Asked Questions — Publishing & Royalties
How much does it cost to publish a book with Literature's Light?
Literature's Light offers a range of publishing plans designed for every type of author and budget. Your plan covers the entire publishing process — editing, cover design, formatting, ISBN, online distribution, and lifetime support. There are no surprise charges after your plan is confirmed. You can also pay in instalments — just ask our team at the time of registration.
How quickly can I publish my book?
Most books are published within 20–30 days of manuscript submission, depending on the services selected. A dedicated publishing consultant is assigned to you from the start and guides you through each stage — editing, design, proofing, and going live — via calls and email updates.
Where will my book be sold?
Paperback: Amazon India, Flipkart, Literature's Light Store, and other Indian platforms.
eBook: Kindle, Google Books, Play Store, Kobo, Apple iBooks, Scribd, Barnes & Noble.
International: Amazon.com and 150+ countries globally.
Your book is live and discoverable by readers across India and the world from day one.
eBook: Kindle, Google Books, Play Store, Kobo, Apple iBooks, Scribd, Barnes & Noble.
International: Amazon.com and 150+ countries globally.
Your book is live and discoverable by readers across India and the world from day one.
Who decides the MRP of my book?
You are in full control of your book's price. Literature's Light provides a minimum recommended MRP calculated from your printing cost to make sure each sale is financially viable. Above this floor price, you can set any MRP you choose — a higher price means a higher royalty per copy sold.
Who holds the copyright of my book?
You do — always. Literature's Light does not claim any rights and ownership over your creative work. All intellectual property, copyright, and subsidiary rights remain entirely with the author. We can also assist you with Government Copyright Registration if required.
Can I choose when my book goes live?
Yes. You can schedule your book's release date in advance. Whether you are planning a launch event, a festive release, or a campaign, simply inform your publishing consultant and the book will go live on your chosen date.
Can I pay the publishing plan fee in instalments?
Yes. Literature's Light allows the plan fee to be paid across two or three instalments. The schedule can be agreed upon during your initial consultation with our publishing team.
What is Print-on-Demand (POD) and how does it work?
Print-on-Demand is a publishing model where your book is printed only when a buyer places an order — no pre-stocking or bulk printing required. Every order automatically triggers a fresh print and shipment. It eliminates inventory risk, upfront printing costs, and returns entirely.
Do I need to manage stock or inventory?
Not at all. Because Literature's Light operates entirely on POD, there is zero physical inventory involved. We provide unlimited, lifetime inventory management at no cost to you — no storage charges, no annual renewal fees, no hidden costs whatsoever.
Can I order my own copies? What is the price?
Yes. Author copies are available at printing cost + actual shipping charges, ordered directly through your Author Dashboard. There is no minimum order requirement — you can order a single copy or a hundred, as and when needed.
When are royalty payments released and how?
Royalties are calculated every month based on confirmed sales and transferred directly to your bank account on a monthly basis. Your Author Dashboard shows an itemised breakdown of units sold, channel-wise earnings, and cumulative royalties — updated each month.
How is eBook royalty calculated?
For digital books sold on Kindle, Google Books, Kobo, Apple iBooks and other eBook platforms, your royalty is 100% of the amount received from the channel. Literature's Light passes the entire received amount to the author — nothing is retained from eBook sales.
How is my paperback royalty calculated?
Your royalty varies by sales channel:
Literature's Light Store: MRP − 15% of MRP − Printing Cost.
Amazon, Flipkart & Others: MRP − 45% Distribution Commission − Printing Cost.
Literature's Light does not deduct any publisher's margin — all deductions are direct platform and printing costs, shown transparently in your dashboard.
Literature's Light Store: MRP − 15% of MRP − Printing Cost.
Amazon, Flipkart & Others: MRP − 45% Distribution Commission − Printing Cost.
Literature's Light does not deduct any publisher's margin — all deductions are direct platform and printing costs, shown transparently in your dashboard.
What is the distribution commission and who charges it?
The 45% distribution commission is a fee charged by third-party platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart. It covers their platform listing, payment processing, customer service, and logistics costs. This charge is imposed by the selling platform — not by Literature's Light.
Can I publish in Hindi or other Indian languages?
Yes. Literature's Light publishes books in English, Hindi, and several other regional Indian languages. If your manuscript is in a language not listed, please get in touch with our team to confirm availability before submitting.
How to get started?
Once you have completed the registration process, one of our publishing consultants will reach you via your provided contact details and guide you further through every step of the publishing journey.
What happens after I register?
After registration and confirmation of the opted services, you will be asked to sign a contract to kick start the process. We also collect inputs for manuscript formatting and cover designing at this stage to ensure your book is exactly as you envision it.
What are the distribution platforms?
Our distribution platforms include Amazon India, Amazon worldwide (USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy), Flipkart, Kindle, Google Play, Google Books, and the Literature's Light Store — giving your book a truly global reach from day one.
What is 100% Royalty?
When publishing with Literature's Light, authors receive 100% royalty on each sale. The profit is calculated as: MRP − Distribution Commission − Production Cost. The distribution commission for Indian online channels is 45% of MRP. Literature's Light does not retain any publisher's cut from your earnings.
What is Minimum Selling Price and MRP?
Minimum Selling Price is the least price at which your book can be sold, calculated on the basis of production cost and distribution commission — it ensures each sale is financially viable. MRP is the price you set for your readers. A higher MRP means a higher royalty per copy sold.
How can I purchase more copies?
Authors can order copies of their book at any time — you only pay the production cost + shipping charges + GST.. There is no minimum order quantity.
Where will I get my royalties?
Royalties are paid on a monthly basis and transferred directly to your registered bank account. You can track all your sales, channel-wise earnings, and cumulative royalties in real time on your Author Dashboard.
Who retains the copyright of my book?
Since you are self-publishing your book, you own the copyright entirely. Literature's Light does not claim any ownership, rights, or royalty over your work. We can also assist you with Government Copyright Registration if required.
Get in touch with us by filling up the below form.