Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is APC (Article Processing Charge)?
APC is the fee charged to publish your work. Our pricing is transparent:
- Complete Book: Base price for 200 pages + ₹200 per additional page
- Edited Book: Editor fee + chapter fees + ₹200 per additional page
- Book Chapter: Base price for 15 pages + ₹200 per additional page
Q: How do I calculate the total cost?
Use our APC calculator on the proposal form. You can enter:
- Total pages for the entire book, OR
- Individual chapter pages (for edited volumes)
The calculator automatically computes excess page charges.
Q: What's included in the base page limit?
- Books: 200 pages (Gold/Silver packages)
- Chapters: 15 pages (Diamond/Chapter packages)
Additional pages are charged at ₹200 ($4) per page.
Q: Can I submit individual book chapters?
Yes! Select "Book Chapter" as your article type. You can add multiple chapters with individual page counts, titles, and authors.
Q: What if I don't know exact page counts?
You can provide tentative page counts. Our editorial team will verify actual pages during the review process.
Q: What's the difference between Indian and International pricing?
- Indian: Prices in INR, include 18% GST
- International: Prices in USD, no GST
- Conversion: ₹500 = $10 (administrative rate)
Q: Do I need to submit plagiarism reports?
If you select 0 plagiarism/AI checks, you must submit your own reports. Otherwise, we'll conduct the checks for ₹354 each or ₹590 for both.
Q: What happens after I submit my proposal?
- You receive confirmation email with proposal ID
- Our team receives notification at books@rsyn.org
- Proposal reviewed within 7-10 business days
- Dedicated editor assigned to you
- 50% payment required before manuscript guidelines
- 50% balance due upon final acceptance
Q: Can I get a print copy?
Yes! Add print copy option for ₹11,800 ($200) to receive:
- 10 professionally printed copies
- Amazon listing included
- 8.5" × 11" size
- Color cover, B&W interior
Q: What contact information do I need to provide?
Required information includes:
- Full name of corresponding author
- Email address
- WhatsApp/Mobile with country code
- Institutional affiliation
- Affiliation type (Indian/International)
Still Have Questions?
Contact us:
- Email: books@rsyn.org
- Sales: sales@rsyn.org
- Website: rsynpress.com