Pencil, a Mumbai-based free self-publishing platform, is redefining publishing by empowering writers to become globally published authors. Equipped with reader analytics to make dynamic edits and re-sell new versions of books worldwide by improving the content on the basis of reader consumption data, Pencil can be a game-changer in digitalizing the publishing industry.
The first-ever of its kind, Pencil enables writers to publish their books in 60+ languages, including all Indian Languages and allows global distribution of books in both eBook and paperback formats for free across 400+ retailers. The future of publishing, as heralded by Pencil, is fitted with affordable means of dynamic content creation and consumption that cater to the widening needs of writers, readers, and storytellers around the world. In case you’re a writer wondering how to publish your own book online, Pencil is answering your need.
Other comparable publishing platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Kobo, Barnes and Nobles Press, and others offer free services but prove limited since books published through these platforms are distributed and available solely on them. On the other hand, Pencil allows free distribution across several online outlets, making published works widely and easily available to readers on various retailer platforms globally.
While royalties given to authors on other online publishing platforms come with the requirement to meet certain terms and conditions of purchase, Pencil sets itself apart as a platform where its authors are offered royalties for every book sold right from the beginning. Spearheading the wave of dynamic editing, Pencil allows its writers to publish newer versions of their books using its dynamic editing tools.
Pencil has a fairly simple process to publish your book. Once you create your free account on Pencil, you can directly start adding your manuscript and book information. Using Pencil’s unique cover creator, you can either add your own cover or use a wide range of free template options available on the platform. In addition to the free options, Pencil provides affordable editing and designing services that an author can request if needed. Once done, you can set the price using the royalty calculator and price recommendation tool designed by Pencil. The final stage involves digitally signing your author-publisher agreement to publish your book. Pencil generates a free ISBN and within 10-12 days, your book will be available on major retailers worldwide including Amazon, Flipkart, Barnes & Noble, and Google Play Books in eBook and paperback format.
Founded by a team with decades of experience in the publishing industry, Pencil incorporates tools and services that quell the needs of writers and readers in the changing landscape of content engagement. Apart from its authentic writing platform, Pencil is also building a reader app that will cater to the needs of a diverse reader demographic with the aim of increased and better reading. Featuring content in multiple languages, the app will host key insights from 1000+ international non-fiction books. As a way of re-imagining content discovery in the long-term, the platform’s publishing services are to extend to provide writers with the opportunity to adapt their works into other forms of media which include language translations and book-to-screen adaptations.
Bridging gaps between writers and readers, Pencil is making efforts to create a truly digital ecosystem that is evocative of a social story-telling platform. In pursuit of a mission to help develop publishing that is more transparent, the platform aims to empower its writers, readers, and publishers. As an avenue for authors to improve and monetize their creative pursuits, and for readers to adopt more productive reading habits, Pencil stands as a platform that seeks to democratize creativity and content engagement.
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