Manuscript Preparation and Submission Guidelines for General Books
Dscholar Press International welcomes submissions for a wide variety of General Books. These works are non-peer-reviewed and are published in both e-book and print formats. All titles are assigned an e-ISBN, ISBN, and DOI, and are indexed in global databases, including Google Scholar.
Before preparing your manuscript, please review the About the Press and all relevant policies.
Transparency & Editorial Integrity: At DScholar Press, we pride ourselves on academic rigour. Please note that we adhere to a strict No Pay-to-Publish Acceptance Policy; all submissions are evaluated solely on their merit, scholarly contribution, and adherence to our quality standards.
Important Information for Authors: To ensure full transparency regarding your publishing journey, we encourage all prospective authors to review the following:
- Publication Charges & Support: While we maintain an independent acceptance policy, please review our Manuscript Publication Charges (MPC) and Waiver and Discount Policy regarding processing costs.
- Author Benefits: DScholar Press International compensates authors and editors for their work. We provide royalties on every book sold. Please visit our Author Royalty and Partnership Policy page.
1. Category-Specific Guidelines
Fiction (Novel-Length)
Includes Literary, Historical, Contemporary, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, and Young Adult. Manuscripts should be formatted for standard book-length reading, typically starting each chapter on a new page.
Short Form Collections
Includes Short Story Collections and Anthologies. Please ensure each story or contribution begins on a new page. Include a Table of Contents listing each piece and its author (if an anthology).
Poetry & Spoken Word
Includes Poetry Collections, Chapbooks, Experimental Poetry, and Spoken Word Collections. Use appropriate line breaks and stanza spacing. Ensure consistent indentation for verse and clearly label individual poems in the Table of Contents.
2. General Preparation Guidelines
- File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx).
- Page Setup: A4 page size, 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
- Font: Standard serif font (Times New Roman or Garamond), 12-point.
- Spacing: 1.5-line or double-spacing (especially for poetry).
- Page Numbering: Consecutive, bottom center or top right.
3. Submission Process
Authors must register here before submission. If you are already a registered user, you may log in here to proceed with your submission.
Note: While these works are not subject to external peer review, they will undergo an internal editorial review to ensure they meet the aesthetic and quality standards of Dscholar Press International.
