What Criston Books costs
Every price we charge is on this page. There is nothing to discover later.
Publishing and listing
Writing, uploading and preparing your book costs nothing. You pay once, when you want it in front of readers.
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| Publishing your book Upload, edit, set your price and prepare the book. It is saved as a draft for as long as you like. | Free |
| Go-Live Package Puts the book in front of readers: print-ready and ePUB production, cover design, proofing audit, security scan, bookstore listing and a launch slot. One time, per book. | ₹3,000 |
| Launch Boost — two weeks of reach Two weeks of homepage and category placement, a newsletter feature, social cards and a spotlight slot. For a book that is already live. | ₹4,999 |
| Go-Live Package + Launch Boost Both of the above together, instead of ₹7,999 bought separately. | ₹6,999 |
Plus 18% GST, added at checkout.
Promotion plans
For a book that is live and needs reach. Pay monthly, or upfront for a discount where the plan allows it.
| Plan | Length | Per month | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 1 Month | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Silver15% off if paid upfront | 3 Month | ₹13,000 | ₹39,000 |
| Gold15% off if paid upfront | 6 Month | ₹15,000 | ₹90,000 |
| Diamond10% off if paid upfront | 6 Month | ₹20,000 | ₹1,20,000 |
| Platinum10% off if paid upfront | 6 Month | ₹25,000 | ₹1,50,000 |
| The 3-Book Combo Silver Accelerator | 3 Month | ₹35,000 | ₹1,05,000 |
Plus 18% GST, added at checkout. Gold and above are arranged with our team rather than bought from a card, so the plan matches the book.
For young authors
| Plan | Length | Per month | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Starter | 1 Month | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Young Rising Star | 2 Month | ₹15,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Young Global Spotlight | 3 Month | ₹25,000 | ₹75,000 |
Plus 18% GST, added at checkout.
Add-on services
Bought individually, whenever you want one. None of these is required.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Framed certificate, delivered | ₹799 |
| Framed certificate and a hardback | ₹2,499 |
| The full award package | ₹10,000 |
| Cinematic Book Trailer | ₹15,000 |
| Audiobook Production Sample | ₹8,500 |
| Global Press Release Distribution | ₹12,000 |
| Personal Author Portfolio Website | ₹25,000 |
| Micro-Influencer Activation | ₹9,500 |
| YouTube Channel Success Starter Kit | ₹18,000 |
Plus 18% GST, added at checkout.
For readers
You do not need a subscription to buy a book. This is for reading widely.
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| CB Supers Pass — Unlimited Reading Unlimited in-browser reading across the CB Supers collection. Cancel any time; you will always be emailed before a payment is taken. | ₹200/month |
| Buying an e-book | Set by the author |
| Buying a paperback | Set by the author |
| Delivery on paperbacks Flat charge when printed items total under ₹499. Free at ₹499 and above. Never deducted from the author's royalty. | ₹49 |
Plus 18% GST, added at checkout. E-books carry 5% GST. Paperbacks are zero-rated. Everything is shown in full before you pay.
Something unclear? Write to hello@cristonbooks.com.