Publishing packages
First Voice, Curious Creator, Young Author and Future Leader — each with its own deliverables, page counts and pricing. Any student can choose any pathway that fits their book. Use the calculator below to build a real quote.
First Voice
Picture-story starter
A guided first book for a child with a character, a picture story, or a big imagination.
From
₹34,500
Curious Creator
Chapter-book pathway
A complete publishing pathway for a child ready to develop chapters, characters and their own ideas.
From
₹58,500
Young Author
Point-of-view edition
A more supported publishing experience for a teenager building a real point of view and author identity.
From
₹84,500
Future Leader
Portfolio-worthy flagship
A bespoke edition for a substantial book, a strong author brand, and a portfolio piece for applications and interviews.
From
₹1,24,500
Quote calculator
Choose the pathway, set the page count, print quantity and services your child’s book needs. The estimate updates as you go.
All packages, in full detail
Switch between the three tabs to see every plan, its price with and without illustrations, and exactly which services are included, optional, or not part of that plan. Every plan is open to any age or grade.
Starter publishing plans
A first published book — simple story, warm illustrations, and a real ISBN. Any young author can start here.
Distribution: Amazon, Flipkart and the GullyBaba Kids store
Do-it-together starter
With illustrations
₹2,499
Without illustrations
₹2,499
Get startedFirst illustrated book
With illustrations
₹15,999
Without illustrations
₹6,399
Get startedFuller picture book
With illustrations
₹21,999
Without illustrations
₹9,999
Get started| Service | Spark₹2,499 with illustrations | Acorn₹15,999 with illustrations | Sapling₹21,999 with illustrations |
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| Publishing essentials | |||
| Royalty to the young author | 100% of profit | 100% of profit | 100% of profit |
| ISBN allocation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Government copyright (content) | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Project manager | Email support | Shared | Shared |
| Parent progress updates | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Story, editing and design | |||
| Illustrated pages | Add-on | 8 pages | 10 pages |
| Children's book cover concepts | Add-on | 1 sample | 1 sample |
| Storyboard design | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Writing mentorship for the child | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Interior design and typesetting | Add-on | Yes | Yes |
| Page limit | No limit | 20 | 20 |
| Editing and proofreading | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| GIF illustration | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Printing and distribution | |||
| Online distribution | Amazon, Flipkart, our store | Amazon.in, Flipkart, our store | Amazon.in, Amazon.com, Flipkart, Kindle, our store |
| Printing for India | Print on demand | Print on demand | Print on demand |
| International printing | Not included | Not included | Print on demand |
| Complimentary author copies | Not included | 1 | 2 |
| Binding format | Paperback | Paperback | Paperback |
| Physical bookstore placement | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Book fair display | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Launch, visibility and author brand | |||
| Marketing consultant | Not included | Email support | Shared |
| Young author website | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Book reviews | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Press release | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Email marketing | Add-on | Not included | Not included |
| Amazon / Flipkart advertising | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Amazon Prime listing | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Google knowledge panel | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Amazon author page | Add-on | Add-on | Yes |
| Social media posts | Add-on | 1 | 1 |
| Reels | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Instagram + Facebook advertising | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| YouTube advertising | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Parent-influencer collaboration | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Podcast / Spotify author interview | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Metadata optimisation | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Book trailer | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Audiobook | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Pen Down Press leadership access | |||
| Founder Q&A and webinar access | Future access | Future access | Future access |
| School / community sharing guidance | Not included | Available | Available |
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