Frequently asked

QUESTIONS

-How many books will I sell?

Some authors sell one or two copies, some sell thousands. All our channels should be treated as distribution platforms, not sales platforms. Your book may be available via all our distribution partners, but in order to sell copies you should consider ways to promote or market it. This may be as simple as creating a blog or contacting people to review and write about your book. With a concerted effort, a good book can become a great seller!
-Who sets the price of my book?

The price of the book is set by us with the due consent of the author in the self publishing method.
-Will the cover of my book be designed by my consent?

We have a full team of designers ready to support the authors. The cover will be designed with full consent of the author.
-How long will it take for my book to hit the markets after the agreement is made?

If all goes smooth, the book will hit the market within a month of signing the agreement.
-How many copies of my book will you print?

Blue Duck Publications offers managed inventory services. Stay in stock and never worry about paying for additional print runs of your book. Print more, sell more. It’s all covered.
-Anything else?

We’re doing our best to make publishing as easy as possible. If there’s anything you’d like to know, please get in touch by sending an email to blueduckpublishing@gmail.com
-Do I need to come to the office of Blue Duck Publications for signing the agreement?

Since writers can be from any corner of the globe, we understand that it is not possible for everyone to visit us. So, the agreement will be sent to the author by mail or any other source. However, if someone wishes to visit the office, the doors are always open.
-How often will I get the sales report of my book?

We provide sales report on the last working day of the month. Though you can ask for a report anytime by visiting Sales Report page.
-What are the packages for self publishing?

There are various publishing packages provided by Blue Duck Publications. You can check them from Get Published page
-What is the system for the royalty payment? How frequent will it be paid?

The royalty will be transferred to your bank account and it will be paid monthly. You are required to submit an Indian bank account during the publishing process.
-Will the final book be published after my approval?

We have a process that keeps authors in loop at each step. Before the approval of the author on the previous step, the next step is not initiated
-Will I receive post publishing support?

At Blue Duck Publications, we strive to keep all our authors completely satisfied with our services. You will receive support from our Author Support Team for all your post publishing queries over e-mail, phone or social media, as applicable.
-How do I send my proposals?

The manuscripts can be sent to us over e-mail at blueduckpublishing@gmail.com. We do not accept hard copies.
-Will Blue Duck Publications create and distribute an eBook version of my book along with the paperback version?

Yes, eBook version of your book will be made and distributed through Amazon, Kindle.
-Who owns the rights to my book?

Author maintains the full rights to his book! We exist to help you reach the market via our distribution partners and act as a publishing label. We don’t own any of your content and you can even publish it elsewhere if you wish by taking an NOC from us.
-When will be the agreement made?

Since agreement is generally made when the terms and conditions are final, we make the agreement before the submission of manuscript and the payment.