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Author Publishing Process

Our Publishing Process

From proposal to publication—here's how we bring your academic book to life. A transparent, collaborative process designed for quality and impact.

1
Proposal Submission
3–7 Days
2
Initial Editorial Assessment
2–3 weeks
3
Peer / Expert Review (Academic Titles)
4–8 weeks
4
Contract Issuance
1–2 weeks
5
Manuscript Finalisation
4–12 weeks
6
Copyediting & Developmental Editing
4–12 weeks
7
Typesetting & Page Layout
3–5 weeks
8
ISBN, CIP & Final Approvals
1–2 weeks
9
Cover Design
2–3 weeks
10
Printing & Binding
3–5 weeks
11
Distribution & Sales Launch
1–2 weeks
Proposal Submission  (3–7 Days)

Submit your book proposal using our online form or email it to commissioning@atlanticbooks.com. Include: working title, chapter outline, page count, target audience, competition details and author credentials.

What we're looking for
  • A clear and compelling topic
  • Well-defined audience and market need
  • Author expertise and relevant credentials
  • Preliminary chapter outline and scope
Initial Editorial Assessment  (2–3 weeks)

A commissioning editor reads your proposal and assesses its fit with our list, market viability, and completeness of the concept. You will receive a written response — acceptance to proceed, request for more information, or a decline with brief reasons.

What happens
  • Editorial fit assessment
  • Market viability review
  • Written response provided
  • Feedback given regardless of outcome
Peer / Expert Review (Academic Titles)  (4–8 weeks)

For academic, reference, and research-based titles, we send the manuscript or detailed proposal to two subject experts. Their feedback is shared with you. This stage may result in revision requests before a contract is issued.

Academic titles only
  • Two independent subject experts
  • Feedback shared transparently
  • Revisions may be requested
  • Contract issued after positive review
Contract Issuance  (1–2 weeks)

Once editorially approved, we issue a publishing contract specifying royalty terms, delivery deadlines, rights, and print format. We encourage you to read it carefully and ask questions before signing.

Contract covers
  • Royalty terms and payment schedule
  • Delivery deadlines
  • Rights and territorial restrictions
  • Print and digital format specifications
Manuscript Finalisation  (4–12 weeks)

You submit the complete, final manuscript in the agreed format along with all figures, tables, permissions, and front matter. This stage is entirely in your hands — the timeline depends on how much revision is needed.

Required deliverables
  • Complete final manuscript
  • All figures and tables
  • Permissions for third-party content
  • Front matter (preface, acknowledgements, TOC)
Copyediting & Developmental Editing  (4–12 weeks)

Our in-house editors review content for technical accuracy, language, consistency, style, and formatting. You will receive one round of author queries; review and approve all changes.

Editorial scope
  • Technical accuracy review
  • Language and consistency check
  • Formatting and style standardisation
  • One round of author queries
Typesetting & Page Layout  (3–5 weeks)

The manuscript is designed and laid out for print. You receive PDF proofs for review. Minor corrections are incorporated; major revisions at this stage may incur delays.

What to expect
  • Professional page layout design
  • PDF proofs for your review
  • Minor corrections incorporated
  • Index added if required
ISBN, CIP & Final Approvals  (1–2 weeks)

We register your ISBN, obtain Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) data from the National Library of India, and submit the final files for print approval.

Registrations completed
  • ISBN registration
  • CIP data from National Library of India
  • Final print file submission
  • Barcode and metadata setup
Cover Design  (2–3 weeks)

Our design team creates the cover based on genre conventions and your input. You will see two to three concepts and can provide feedback before the cover is finalised.

Design process
  • Genre-appropriate design concepts
  • 2–3 concepts presented to you
  • Your feedback incorporated
  • Final cover approved before print
Printing & Binding  (3–5 weeks)

The book goes to press. Print run is determined based on initial orders and anticipated demand. We use both offset printing (for larger runs) and Print-on-Demand (for ongoing availability).

Print options
  • Offset printing for larger runs
  • Print-on-demand for ongoing availability
  • Hardcover and paperback options
  • Quality inspection before dispatch
Distribution & Sales Launch  (1–2 weeks)

Finished copies are dispatched to our distributor network, supplied to university bookstores, and listed on Amazon, Flipkart, and our own website. Your Author Marketing Kit is sent on publication day.

Launch channels
  • National distributor network
  • University and library bookstores
  • Amazon, Flipkart, Atlantic website
  • Author Marketing Kit on publication day
1
Proposal Submission
3–7 Days
Proposal Submission
3–7 Days

Submit your book proposal using our online form or email it to commissioning@atlanticbooks.com. Include: working title, chapter outline, page count, target audience, competition details and author credentials.

What we're looking for
  • A clear and compelling topic
  • Well-defined audience and market need
  • Author expertise and relevant credentials
  • Preliminary chapter outline and scope
Initial Editorial Assessment
2–3 weeks

A commissioning editor reads your proposal and assesses its fit with our list, market viability, and completeness of the concept. You will receive a written response — acceptance to proceed, request for more information, or a decline with brief reasons.

What happens
  • Editorial fit assessment
  • Market viability review
  • Written response provided
  • Feedback given regardless of outcome
Peer / Expert Review (Academic Titles)
4–8 weeks

For academic, reference, and research-based titles, we send the manuscript or detailed proposal to two subject experts. Their feedback is shared with you. This stage may result in revision requests before a contract is issued.

Academic titles only
  • Two independent subject experts
  • Feedback shared transparently
  • Revisions may be requested
  • Contract issued after positive review
Contract Issuance
1–2 weeks

Once editorially approved, we issue a publishing contract specifying royalty terms, delivery deadlines, rights, and print format. We encourage you to read it carefully and ask questions before signing.

Contract covers
  • Royalty terms and payment schedule
  • Delivery deadlines
  • Rights and territorial restrictions
  • Print and digital format specifications
Manuscript Finalisation
4–12 weeks

You submit the complete, final manuscript in the agreed format along with all figures, tables, permissions, and front matter. This stage is entirely in your hands — the timeline depends on how much revision is needed.

Required deliverables
  • Complete final manuscript
  • All figures and tables
  • Permissions for third-party content
  • Front matter (preface, acknowledgements, TOC)
Copyediting & Developmental Editing
4–12 weeks

Our in-house editors review content for technical accuracy, language, consistency, style, and formatting. You will receive one round of author queries; review and approve all changes.

Editorial scope
  • Technical accuracy review
  • Language and consistency check
  • Formatting and style standardisation
  • One round of author queries
Typesetting & Page Layout
3–5 weeks

The manuscript is designed and laid out for print. You receive PDF proofs for review. Minor corrections are incorporated; major revisions at this stage may incur delays.

What to expect
  • Professional page layout design
  • PDF proofs for your review
  • Minor corrections incorporated
  • Index added if required
ISBN, CIP & Final Approvals
1–2 weeks

We register your ISBN, obtain Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) data from the National Library of India, and submit the final files for print approval.

Registrations completed
  • ISBN registration
  • CIP data from National Library of India
  • Final print file submission
  • Barcode and metadata setup
Cover Design
2–3 weeks

Our design team creates the cover based on genre conventions and your input. You will see two to three concepts and can provide feedback before the cover is finalised.

Design process
  • Genre-appropriate design concepts
  • 2–3 concepts presented to you
  • Your feedback incorporated
  • Final cover approved before print
Printing & Binding
3–5 weeks

The book goes to press. Print run is determined based on initial orders and anticipated demand. We use both offset printing (for larger runs) and Print-on-Demand (for ongoing availability).

Print options
  • Offset printing for larger runs
  • Print-on-demand for ongoing availability
  • Hardcover and paperback options
  • Quality inspection before dispatch
Distribution & Sales Launch
1–2 weeks

Finished copies are dispatched to our distributor network, supplied to university bookstores, and listed on Amazon, Flipkart, and our own website. Your Author Marketing Kit is sent on publication day.

Launch channels
  • National distributor network
  • University and library bookstores
  • Amazon, Flipkart, Atlantic website
  • Author Marketing Kit on publication day
Typical Total Timeline
6–12 months
from proposal submission to booksin distribution (varies by title complexity and author delivery speed)
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