Frequently Asked Questions
Essential answers regarding manuscript submission, ISBN legal compliance, royalty terms, and delivery schedules.
Q1Who is Sara Book Publication?
Sara Book Publication is one of India's leading scholarly publishing houses, established in 2011 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. We provide an egalitarian platform for researchers, professors, poets, and emerging authors to publish peer-reviewed academic textbooks and monographs with valid UGC/CAS ISBN allocations at transparent rates.
Q2How much time does it take to obtain an ISBN number?
Sara Book Publication issues and assigns your official 13-digit ISBN within 3 working days once the publication fee is confirmed and the manuscript submission agreement is executed.
Q3What is the complete timeline for publishing my book?
Our standardized turnaround time is strictly 15 working days from final proof sign-off to full production, cataloging, and dispatch of author copies.
Q4What are the publication costs for Indian vs. International authors?
For Indian authors, publishing plans start at ₹5,999 for up to 75 pages, extending to ₹12,000 (Diamond) or ₹18,000 (Platinum Full Colour) with author royalties. For International authors, packages start from 100 USD. Each plan includes cover design, typesetting, and ISBN allocation.
Q5How should I submit my manuscript?
Please prepare your work in Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx) format containing the complete manuscript (preface, TOC, chapters, references). Submit via our online upload portal or email editor@sarapublication.com to the attention of Dr. S. Menon (Chief Editor).
Q6Should I protect my manuscript file with a password?
No. Please ensure the file is NOT password-protected so our automated typesetting and editorial layout systems can access the text directly.
Q7How should images and diagrams be formatted?
All diagrams, charts, and equations must be embedded directly inside the Word document. Do not link external files. For optimal printing, images should be at least 300 DPI.
Q8What if I do not possess a pre-designed book cover?
Our in-house graphic design studio designs a bespoke full-colour cover for your book based on your academic subject and aesthetic preferences, included at no additional fee.
Q9Is there a maximum page limit?
There is no ceiling on page count. Books exceeding the base page threshold of your chosen package are billed at an economical per-page rate (₹25 to ₹50 per additional page).
Q10What citation style is required for academic bibliographies?
We adhere to the American Psychological Association (APA 7th Edition) standard for scholarly citations and bibliographies across sciences, management, and humanities.
Q11Where will my published book be available for purchase?
Depending on your selected plan, your book will be made globally available on the official Sara Book Store, Amazon India, Amazon Global, and Flipkart.
Have a question not answered here?
Our editorial support desk in Ahmedabad is available Monday to Saturday (9:30 AM – 6:30 PM IST).