Manuscript Submission Guidelines

The manuscript must be your own original work. We prefer submissions via email, formatted in a 10-point font with single-line spacing, and accompanied by a brief synopsis. Please include the word count of your manuscript and a short covering letter with relevant details about yourself and your work.

You must enclose a Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope (SSAE) so that we can return your manuscript and provide feedback. Additionally, include payment for the editor’s report. Please refer to the Publication Charges for a detailed explanation of our fees. Subject to our editors’ assessment, Ambedkar Path may consider publishing your work in a traditional format or, for works with limited market appeal, offer a Co-Publishing arrangement.

After receiving the assessment, the author has the opportunity to revise the manuscript based on the editors’ feedback. This often involves reworking elements such as point of view, a common challenge for new authors, and refining structure and character development. If the Ambedkar Path editors approve the manuscript, we will contact the author to discuss publishing options based on the title’s potential market viability.

A thorough manuscript assessment is invaluable. An objective evaluation is essential—authors should avoid seeking opinions from friends or family and instead submit their manuscripts to a professional editor. Ambedkar Path offers this service and will not consider manuscripts from unpublished authors unless they undergo assessment by our own editors. We have occasionally found that evaluations from other agencies fall short of our standards.

The Advantage of Co-Publishing over Self-Publishing:

The key difference between Self-Publishing and Co-Publishing is that under a Co-Publishing arrangement, Ambedkar Path handles distribution, line editing, typesetting, proofing, printing, book design, co-finances production, and provides promotional support. This includes creating a personalized page for the author’s work and bio, as well as organizing author launches and talks to promote the book.

In contrast, Self-Publishing places the responsibility for all these tasks solely on the author, which often leads to failure due to the complexity and effort involved. A proper manuscript assessment is crucial. Writers should not seek feedback from friends or relatives but should submit their work to a recognized editor. Ambedkar Path offers this service and will not consider manuscripts from unpublished authors unless they are assessed by our editors, as we have not always been impressed with evaluations from other agencies.