Jaipur Historian Publishes Local Heritage Book: An Estorytellers Case Study

Background

Ankit Sharma, a historian from Jaipur, wanted to document the city’s lesser-known heritage sites and cultural stories. His manuscript spanned 70,000 words with archival photographs but lacked structure and professional formatting. He wanted a high-quality book suitable for academic libraries and Jaipur’s cultural circles.

Challenges

• Manuscript needed extensive developmental editing for clarity and flow

• Photographs required high-resolution formatting and captioning

• Limited knowledge of ISBN, print, and digital distribution channels

• Budget-conscious approach to avoid overspending

Estorytellers’ Solution

1. Manuscript Editing & Enhancement

• Developmental editing to improve chapter flow and readability

• Fact-checking and annotation support to maintain historical accuracy

• Copyediting for grammar, style, and consistency

2. Design & Production

• Professional cover design reflecting Jaipur’s heritage

• Interior formatting for print and eBook

• Archival photographs optimized for print without losing quality

3. Distribution & Marketing

• ISBN registration and metadata optimization for Amazon India, Flipkart, and D2C store

• Library outreach to Jaipur-based cultural centers and universities

• Press and social media marketing targeting heritage enthusiasts

Results

• 3,100 copies sold in the first four months

• Featured in Jaipur Literature Festival newsletter

• Book adopted by two university courses on local history

• Author invited for three local heritage talks

Author Testimonial

“Estorytellers turned my dense research into a book that is visually appealing and widely read. Their support made publishing seamless and credible.”