Cedar books an imprint of Pustak Mahal invites manuscripts for assessing, editing and printing it into a book/novel. The story may belong to any genre, be it romance, detective fiction or something/anything new.
Pustak Mahal is a professionally managed, closely held, family-owned company that was incorporated in 1974 by promoters who already had over four decades of experience in the field. Having moved from success to success, the company today has over 1,500 titles, with at least 500 titles on the active list. Out of these, around 50 titles have been on the bestsellers' lists, and are still being printed even years after their first edition. Rapidex remains one of the most successful brands ever created in Indian publishing history with over 25 million copies under the Rapidex imprint. Every year, the company prints over 2.2 million copies of different books – including the new titles. Cedar Books is committed to carve raw diamonds into twinkling jewels, hence amateur writers are also welcome to send in their prolific work.
Rewards / Remuneration: The author of the shortlisted manuscript will not only get a chance to get his novel printed but also be the winner of a cash prize of Rs 5000.
Conditions, restrictions, requirements:
1. The competition does not have any entry fee.
2. The person must be of at least 18 years of age to submit his manuscript.
3. The manuscript should be in English language.
4. Authors from any part of the world may participate.
5. Anthologies are not welcome.
6. The decision of editorial board shall be held final in all regards.
Please email the synopsis and the first three chapters of your book/novel along with the author’s profile information. The manuscripts can be sent to: cedarbooks@pustakmahal.com
(More information HERE.)
Pustak Mahal is a professionally managed, closely held, family-owned company that was incorporated in 1974 by promoters who already had over four decades of experience in the field. Having moved from success to success, the company today has over 1,500 titles, with at least 500 titles on the active list. Out of these, around 50 titles have been on the bestsellers' lists, and are still being printed even years after their first edition. Rapidex remains one of the most successful brands ever created in Indian publishing history with over 25 million copies under the Rapidex imprint. Every year, the company prints over 2.2 million copies of different books – including the new titles. Cedar Books is committed to carve raw diamonds into twinkling jewels, hence amateur writers are also welcome to send in their prolific work.
Rewards / Remuneration: The author of the shortlisted manuscript will not only get a chance to get his novel printed but also be the winner of a cash prize of Rs 5000.
Conditions, restrictions, requirements:
1. The competition does not have any entry fee.
2. The person must be of at least 18 years of age to submit his manuscript.
3. The manuscript should be in English language.
4. Authors from any part of the world may participate.
5. Anthologies are not welcome.
6. The decision of editorial board shall be held final in all regards.
Please email the synopsis and the first three chapters of your book/novel along with the author’s profile information. The manuscripts can be sent to: cedarbooks@pustakmahal.com
(More information HERE.)
