Have more questions about the writing and publishing process?

Moments is your publishing partner – from having a book idea to publishing and marketing it. We help you:

  1. Finalise the USP and concept of your book
  2. Help you create a chapter outline
  3. Collate research through interviews, written material
  4. Write the book professionally, using your insights
  5. Typeset and design the book
  6. Proofread and edit
  7. Help get it published – either through the Moments imprint or help you reach traditional publishers.
  8. Develop, write, edit, design, publish, and market stories, especially nonfiction books across domains.

You can find our process and packages here

We specialize in nonfiction books including biographies, memoirs, business journeys, how-to guides, travelogues, deep dives into specific domains and industries, and collections of essays, recipes, etc. You can see some of the books we have worked on here.
Yes, anyone who has a story to tell can publish a book. We connect you with professional writers who can help you turn your ideas and insights into a cohesive, well-structured and engaging narrative.
YES! Moments is for you
  • If you want to share your life story.
  • If you want to create a hard-hitting book that will add value to your readers’ life.
  • If you have special insights that you think everyone needs to know.
But,
  • If you don’t know what you want to write, you can develop your idea from scratch with an editor through our mentorship programme.
  • If you have written a book and want to pitch it to publishers, you can opt for publishing guidance.
  • If you want to market your book, check out our marketing services.
No, we don’t operate as a literary agency.
No, we are not a traditional publisher. We are not open to solicited or unsolicited submissions. We ARE open to referrals of people who want their books written.
The author solely owns the copyright of the book.
We take confidentiality very seriously. We have a contract with each author and we sign NDAs if needed.

Publishing a book can lead to long-term returns:

  • Cut to the top of the line when it comes to personal branding
  • All life learnings collated in one place
  • Own a long-lasting IP that you can repurpose
  • Better than 1000 social media posts spread out over months
  • Leverage brand visibility to enter new markets or opportunities like speaking engagements, courses, new jobs, etc.
  • Earn through sales and royalties
  • One-time content creation that can be repurposed into media, PR, marketing, sales material etc.
  • Personalised fulfilling experience
  • Preserve your memories and share them with your children and grandchildren
  • Don’t lose the precious insights and moments of your life
  • Keep reaping the benefits of books that compound year on year!

The Writing Process

We know how to choose the best writers in India.

  • Our editorial team comes from top-tier institutions (Columbia University, Imperial College, Humber College, Christ University), top-tier companies (Penguin, Simon and Schuster, Bloomsbury, SheThePeople, Writers’ Side) and has built top-tier lists.
  • We have built the writing ecosystem in India – launching one of India’s first retreats, pioneering mentorship programmes, running India’s no. 1 books podcast, and building useful publishing resources
  • We are training the next generation of editors, writers and content industry professionals.
  • We have built a community of 50,000 writers in different domains and expertise areas. Out of them we work with a curated list of 7-10 star writers.


We test our writers through a multi-tier approach.

  • Writing tests to check grammar and basic competency
  • Segregation of writers according to style, experience, tone, skill level and experience.
  • Interview round to find out if work style and process matches with Moments
  • Reference check
  • Training by Moments team
Through our process of testing, we only pair writers who we are sure will be able to understand your domain, based on their previous experience and expertise. For example,
  • A business journalist will be selected to write a book on mergers and acquisitions or B2B SaaS.
  • A lifestyle journalist will be chosen for a celebrity memoir.
  • An on-the-ground researcher will be matched with a book that requires extensive travel and primary research
  • A science writer will be paired with a book on robotics or AI.
We will connect you to the writer once the contract is signed and the advance payment is made. We have a 3-step payment plan. All details are fleshed out in the contract.

Our publishing consultant will work with you throughout the project and be the point of contact. They will:

  • Help you choose the right writer for your book
  • Ensure the project stays on track in terms of quality and timelines
  • Help ideate and reiterate as and when needed
  • Check-in with you at regular intervals to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience for you
You can decide your level of involvement during the writing process. Some clients opt for weekly check-ins and feedback meetings with the writer, or some authors simply give feedback on written chapters by email.

Based on our experience with top publishers and thought leaders, we have designed an iterative process to guarantee the best quality possible from our writers. Refer to the above answers for a detailed view of the process, or click here and view the entire sequence.

The Publishing Process

Congratulations! You have completed 60% of your publishing journey.
Next, we will edit, design and publish your book for you under the ‘Moments’ label.
If you want to pitch to the multinational and Indian traditional publishers, we can guide you through that process.


In special cases, we will pitch your book to publishers for you and help you negotiate an offer.

Once the manuscript is complete, we can help you refine your pitch and direct you towards the publishers and agents that would be interested in your book.
In special cases, we will pitch your book to publishers for you and help you negotiate an offer.
You can also self-publish the book under the Moments label.

Yes, the published book will have all the elements of a typical book, including a description paragraph on the back cover, title page, table of contents, copyright and acknowledgement pages. A foreword can also be added, which will be done at the writing stage. 

You will have considerable control over the design process based on references and samples shared. We can also design the book cover for you.

Yes, you can pick any artist to design the book cover and pay them directly. We will coordinate with them on specifics and dimensions to get the final ‘ready-to-print’ version. 

Yes, this can be done at the design and typesetting stage. The costs would be calculated accordingly. 

We will register the copyright and generate an ISBN – a unique identifier number that is generated for each book. The number is also included on the copyright page of each book.

Printing and distribution of the books can take 2-6 weeks depending on the order and location of distribution. 

Print runs usually start from 500 copies and can go up to 10,000 copies depending on the estimated saleability of the book. We also offer limited print runs of 50, 100 and 250 copies. The cost of printing will be calculated accordingly.

We are in the business of filling a gap left by both traditional and self-publishing by curating and producing specialised stories that have a ready audience.


As a boutique publisher, we can help you set up a point of sale online to distribute digital copies (ebooks) and physical copies via print-on-demand. At the moment, we cannot help you distribute the books to physical bookstores.

We don’t take royalties. You will keep 100% of the money you make by selling your book. 

Since we are a boutique imprint, we market select books that appeal to our reader base — curated through our community of thousands of creatives and Books and Beyond, India’s no 1 books podcast. Therefore we are very selective.

If we feel like your book is a perfect match for us, we can help you market it and create a great narrative around the USP. 

Yes, we can! Our audio and video production team will help you transform your book into an engaging audio experience. 

While we frequently work with publishers and other book organizations, they have their own selection process and acquire books based on their target readership and business goals. So we cannot guarantee placement, but can guide you on how to navigate this wonderful and creative industry!