Frequently Asked Questions
What types of books can I publish?
Textbooks
Edited Books
Magazines
Masters Thesis
Dissertations (PhD Thesis)
Conference Proceedings etc.
How much does it cost to publish a book with Advent Publishing?
Authors can publish books for free using the self-service ScholarGram dashboard. If required, authors can avail premium services at a charge.
What is the number of copies, one needs to purchase upfront, while publishing?
The author need not purchase any copies upfront.
Does author get a discount while purchasing his books?
Yes, author is charged only the cost price of the book, while list price is fixed for the market.
What is the royalty percentage offered?
For Indian edition, we offer 70% profit share for books sold on WFP Store and 35% profit share for books sold on other channels (Amazon.in, Flipkart.com, Paytm). Profit share is the difference between the list price and cost price. ScholarGram Dashboard includes a royalty calculator tool.
How is transparency assured in the sales and royalty of the book?
Authors can monitor the sales and royalties directly through the ScholarGram dashboard.
Who fixes the list price of the book?
Author can decide the list price at any value more than the cost price of the book.
How often are the royalty payments done?
Royalty payments are done either when the royalty balance exceeds Rs 1000 or at the end of each quarter.
Who owns the copyright for the books published through ScholarGram?
Copyright of the books published through ScholarGram lies with the authors.
Do I get tied up with ScholarGram after getting my book published?
Since the copyright of the book lies with the author, author is not liable to any kind of exclusivity of the published work. Author is free to republish the book through any other platforms.
When can I see the book for sale on online channels?
Once a book is submitted, our team will review the book files within 1-2 business days to make sure they are print-ready. If everything is in order, the book is approved for publication on the ScholarGram platform. Once published, you can see your book listed on online channels within a week.
How much time does it take for delivery of books?
For standard shipping, it can take up to 2 weeks. With expedited shipping, delivery can be made within 5 days.
What are the payment modes available for ordering books and premium services?
We accept payments though an online payment gateway, where you can pay using your credit-card, debit card or net-banking.
What all color options, binding options and book sizes are available for publishing?
We offer the following color, binding and book size options:
Color Options: – Black & White Interior, Color Cover – Color Interior, Color Cover (Premium Service)
Binding Options: – Perfect Binding (Paperback) – Case Binding (Hardcover) (Premium Service)
Book Sizes: – 5 x 8 inches – 5.5 x 8.5 inches – 6 x 9 inches – 7 x 9 inches – 8.5 x 11 inches
What type of paper is used for interior and paperback covers?
For black & white interior, we use 70-80 GSM White/Natural Shade paper. For colored interiors we use 130-170 GSM art paper. For paperback covers we use 280-300 GSM art-board.
On what distribution channels are the books made available?
List of distribution channels can be viewed here.
What is the minimum and maximum number of pages a book can have?
Minimum 24 pages and maximum 600 pages.
How many copies are printed by ScholarGram for sales?
ScholarGram is powered by White Falcon Publishing’s print-on-demand platform. In POD model an inventory of the books is kept for sale on the online distribution channels. Inventories are regularly replenished to ensure that the books remains available for sale on the online channels.
What is the publishing process?
For more information, please read our publishing process.
How should I organize my submission if sending through email?
Please send the manuscript to us in either Microsoft Word format. Please do not send multiple emails with multiple attachments.
Do I need to call you to submit?
Although we welcome questions, we do not accept submissions over the telephone.