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We
strongly believe in being in close contact with all
our
authors on the production, promotion and distribution
of
their books.
Maintaining
high academic and production
standards is our priority. Manuscripts
received would be
thoroughly assessed for their viability in India as
well as across the globe. We intend to inform the authors
ASAP on the acceptance or rejection of their works.
BOOK
PRODUCTION
At
OPIL we take extra measures to ensure that our product
is at par with the International standards Professional
type setters are engaged to bring about the best of
results. Our production staff extends all the assistance
to the authors during the production process.The
print run of a book depends on a lot of factors like
the audience, shelf-life of the book, etc.An
ISBN is allotted to all our publications and these will
be registered with Raja Ram Mohan Roy Foundation, New
Delhi
PROMOTION
The
last decade has seen a tremendous increase in the number
of book distributors and publishers through-out the
country. A stiff competition entails that each book
has to be delivered on the table-top of the prospective
reader.
OPIL
brings out up-dated checklist in fields that it specializes
in , like Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences,
Medicine, regularly and sends these across to its existing
and prospective customers. (Please send in your complete
details and e-mail address and we shall include you
in our Mailing list and send the relevant literature
regularly.)
A
comprehensive list of our publications can be viewed
and downloaded from HERE. Taking advantage of our strong
database, accumulated through two decades since our
inception, we send the updated cataloges of our own
publishing to all our existing and prospective customers.
We
participate in Book Fairs, Specialized Displays, Conferences
held through out the country to promote and sell our
collection and products.
DISTRIBUTION
The
distribution of books imported from various world renowned
publishers and our publication is executed by an experienced,
effective and professional Marketing team.
We
have in our ready stock one of the best collections
of foreign publications available in India, in the field
of Engineering Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities,
Social Sciences, Architecture, Medicine. A team of experienced
Marketing Personals regularly visits the existing as
well as prospective customers through out the length
and breadth of our vast country.
BOOK PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
Please use these guidelines when preparing your proposal.
If you follow them carefully, you'll give us all the
information.
we need to review your proposal fairly and quickly.
Please provide as much detail as possible.
Detailed
Content
Please provide detailed contents chapter wise of the
proposal.
Summary
In two or three paragraphs, describe your book, its
purpose, approach, organization and content. What prompted
you to
write the book now? If you have clips of any news articles
supporting the popular interest and relevance of your
topic,
please be sure to attach them to your proposal.
Special
Editorial Features
If the book will include any special features -- e.g.
blank forms or case studies or photos or references
to recent
research, etc. -- please list them.
About
Yourself
Please tell us about your background and achievements.
What experience or professional credentials do you have
that
uniquely prepare you to write this book? Have you published
any other books?
Your
audience
Describe the primary and secondary markets for your
book.
Sales/Marketing
Handle
In fifteen words or less, tell us what aspect of your
book's content will sell it. What will make someone
buy your book?
Existing
Marketing and Sales Opportunities
Do you have a client list to which the book could be
sold? Do you have ties to any appropriate professional
associations? Do you regularly hold seminars at which
the book could sell? Do you have any contacts with the
media
that would help promote the book? Use your imagination.
Comparison with Key Competition
List 2-3 competing books and positively distinguish
your book. If there are not any direct competitors,
list the books on this topic that come closest. Do not
simply write, "there are no competitors."
Project
Status
How long will the manuscript be? When will it be completed?
Will it contain photos, art, charts, or graphs? If you
are writing on a computer, please give details.
Outline
Please give us an outline of the book. Include chapter
headings, subheadings ,and, if possible, brief explanation
of each chapter. Be sure to include appendices, glossaries,
etc.
Sample
Chapter
If you've already started writing, include a sample
chapter -- preferably one that is representative of
your work.
SEND YOUR PROPOSAL
TO
Overseas
Press India Pvt.Ltd.
2/15,
Ansari Road, Daryaganj,
New Delhi-110002
INDIA.
Tel: +91- ( 0 ) 11-23269503
Fax: +91- ( 0 ) 11-23250262
Email:
overseas@del3.vsnl.net.in
, bhawana1970@touchtelindia.net
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