Manuscript Submission Guidelines & Requirements
Everything You Need to Know Before Submitting Your Manuscript
Welcome to Penray Publication! We're excited to publish your book. To ensure a smooth publishing process and maintain our quality standards, please review these submission guidelines carefully before submitting your manuscript.
1. Before You Submit - Checklist
Please ensure you have:
Written your complete manuscript.
Proofread your manuscript.
Verified all facts and statistics.
Ensured all content is original.
Removed copyrighted images or obtained licenses.
Prepared your cover concept.
Prepared your author bio.
2. Manuscript Format Requirements
File Format
Primary: Microsoft Word (.docx)
Alternative: Print-ready PDF
Not Accepted: Google Docs, Pages, ODT, TXT (unless approved)
File Naming
Use clear file names.
AuthorName_BookTitle_Manuscript.docx
BookTitle_Final.docx
Page Layout
Letter Size or A4
1-inch margins
Double spacing
Standard fonts only
Formatting
Allowed
Bold
Italic
Underline
Lists
Chapter headings
Avoid
Multiple spaces
Manual line breaks
Decorative fonts
Mixed font families
3. Font Requirements
Recommended Fonts
Times New Roman
Arial
Calibri
Garamond
Font Size
Body: 11–12 pt
Headings: 14–18 pt
Footnotes: 10 pt
4. Manuscript Structure
Front Matter
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication (Optional)
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Introduction
Main Content
Consistent chapter numbering
Clear headings
Page breaks between chapters
Back Matter
Afterword
About the Author
References
Glossary
Index
5. Content Requirements & Copyright
Your manuscript must be:
Original
Authentic
Plagiarism-Free
Legally Clear
Do Not Include
Copied content
Unlicensed images
Defamatory material
Private information
Misleading claims
6. Image Requirements
JPEG or PNG
Minimum 300 DPI
Maximum 5 MB
Royalty-free or licensed images only
7. Manuscript Length
| Genre | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Poetry | 20 Pages | Unlimited |
| Novel | 50,000 Words | 150,000+ |
| Non-fiction | 30,000 Words | 100,000+ |
8. Language & Proofreading
Use one language standard consistently.
Run spell check.
Check grammar.
Verify names and facts.
Maintain consistent tense.
9. Submission Process
Step 1
Prepare your manuscript and supporting documents.
Step 2
Complete the submission form.
Step 3
Upload your manuscript.
Step 4
Receive your quotation.
10. After Submission
Formatting review
Plagiarism check
Image verification
Package recommendation
11. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unfinished manuscript?
No. Please submit only completed manuscripts.
How long does review take?
Normally 2–3 business days.
Do you publish regional languages?
Yes. We publish in multiple Indian languages.
12. Contact
Email: support@penray.in
WhatsApp: +91-8109910081
Website: penray.in