How Estorytellers Simplified a Debut Author’s Journey

Background:

A first-time author from Bangalore had poured two years into completing a manuscript but hit a roadblock when it came to publishing. Between confusing contracts, editing doubts, and marketing uncertainty, the author felt overwhelmed. They wanted to retain full rights and royalties but needed an experienced partner who could handle the end-to-end publishing process with professionalism.

Solution:

Estorytellers took over as the author’s publishing partner. Our process was structured into stages:

• Editing & Proofreading: The manuscript underwent 40 days of developmental editing, followed by multiple rounds of copyediting and proofreading. This ensured the narrative voice remained authentic while polishing grammar, flow, and readability.
• Design & Formatting: A professional design team created a visually appealing cover in just 3 weeks, supported by a clean, reader-friendly interior layout optimized for both Kindle and print.
• Printing & Proof Copies: Print-ready files were uploaded to Amazon KDP and IngramSpark, allowing high-quality proofs within 14 days.
• Marketing & Distribution: Metadata optimization, book description rewrites, and Amazon keyword strategies were used. The author also received a launch plan covering social media promotions, author branding, and review outreach.

Results:

• Entire process completed in 5 months, compared to the industry average of 12–18 months.
• 1,200+ copies sold in the first 60 days post-launch.
• 20% of buyers came from international markets like the US, UK, and Singapore.
• The author received early positive reviews that boosted organic Amazon rankings.

Key Takeaway:

A first-time author avoided common publishing pitfalls by relying on structured guidance. End-to-end support gave them creative control, faster timelines, and measurable global reach.