Venture
Once Upon a Time Publishing House
Democratizing publishing for regional and first-time authors — 200+ titles in year one.
Manuscript Review
Editing
Cover Design
Print & Distribution
Overview
Launched to democratize publishing for regional voices. In its first year, the house released over 200 titles spanning fiction, non-fiction, academic and children's literature — nurturing first-time authors and bringing Malayalam works to wider audiences.
Services
Manuscript evaluation
A first review of your Word or PDF before a full publishing intake.
Editing
Editorial support that helps first-time and regional authors shape the work.
Publishing
Fiction, non-fiction, academic, and children’s titles — including Malayalam works.
Author development
Guidance for new voices from manuscript through production.
Achievements
200+ titles released in year one.
FAQs
- Do you accept first-time authors?
- Yes. We specially support first-time and regional authors through evaluation, editing, and author development.
- How do I submit a manuscript?
- Create an account, then use Submit Manuscript on this page. You can track status from your account.
- Can you evaluate a manuscript first?
- Yes. Use Manuscript evaluation to send a Word or PDF for review before a full publishing intake.
- What genres do you publish?
- Fiction, non-fiction, academic, and children’s literature — including Malayalam works for wider audiences.