About us

Dhanpat Rai Publication is home to many highly acclaimed authors such as Amitav Ghosh, Chitra Divakaruni Banerjee, Anuja Chauhan, Aravind Adiga, Mahesh Rao, Kiran Nagarkar, Amruta Patil, Isabel Allende, Anita Nair, Paulo Coelho, Raghu Karnad, George R R Martin, Michael Crichton, the Dalai Lama, Tarun Tejpal, Sidney Sheldon, Thrity Umrigar, B.K.S. Iyengar, Raghuram Rajan, Satya Nadella among others.

Dhanpat Rai Publication is proud to have published some of the finest literature in the sub-continent, been awarded ‘Publisher of the Year’ thrice in recent years and pat ourselves on the back for having an eye for debut writing that goes on to win accolades. We currently accept unsolicited work in English across genres including fiction and non-fiction (adult and children’s), biography, current affairs, and self-help.

If you’ve written something you think people must read, you’re at the right place!

What do I need to submit?

  • Please send in a detailed proposal of the work which should include a synopsis and the first three sample chapters. We will ask for the complete manuscript only if your proposal is under consideration.
  • In the mail body, please include the following:
    • Full name
    • Email ID
    • Contact number

Where do I submit my work?

When do I hear back from you?

  • Please allow 8-12 weeks for your proposal/manuscript to be considered.
  • If you haven’t heard from us after twelve weeks, please consider that we will not be moving ahead with your proposal or manuscript.
  • Manuscripts will not be returned to the authors, irrespective of the outcome of the review process. Make sure that you retain a copy of your work.
  • Dhanpat Rai Publication is not responsible for any loss or damage of submitted work.
  • If you wish to enquire about your manuscript, please email us a query. Queries over the phone will not be entertained.