Question 1

What are the submission requirements?

Accepted Answer

Please upload the following files on the Submissions tab at https://www.ukiyoto.com/submission so that our editorial team can review your work and respond to you via email within 15 to 45 working days.
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    a. Full manuscript (between 4K and 80K words for poetry and 8K to 100K words for the rest)
    b. Synopsis of the content (around 500 words)
    c. Author Profile
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We are not very keen on books with high word count beyond the given limit.
Manuscript formatting guidelines: Single-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font in word or pdf format.
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There is no fee or cost for publishing with us.

Question 2

When can I expect an update on my submission?

Accepted Answer

Usually, we get back within 15 to 45 days with an update since our editorial team goes through each content to ensure quality standards are met. You can also write to us at publishing@ukiyoto.com if you don't hear back from us within the stipulated time.

Question 3

Do I need to pay anything to get published?

Accepted Answer

Since we are a traditional publishing house, authors don't have to pay to get their books published with us.

Question 4

Do you accept compilations or short stories?

Accepted Answer

Yes sure we do. You may upload your compilation and short story in the submission tab at: https://www.ukiyoto.com/submission

Question 5

Is there a submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

There is currently no deadline for manuscript submissions. However, if you want to submit your manuscript/short stories as an entry for an Upcoming Project, there will be a deadline that will be specified in the project’s details.

Question 6

Are there any guidelines regarding the word count of submissions?

Accepted Answer

Suggested word count for novels or academic content is between 8,000 and 1,20,000 while for poetry it is between 5,000 and 80,000.

Question 7

What Genres do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We are open to all genres except Religion and Politics.

Question 8

Can you explain common publishing terms for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Here are some common publishing terms you might encounter:

a. Genre - Every book has a defined genre such as Fiction - General, Fiction - Romance, Non-Fiction - History, Business, and many others. The complete list of genres can be found on the official website of the Book Industry Study Group (BISG).

b. BISAC - The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) maintains codes to classify both physical and digital products, assigning them a unique reference code called a BISAC Code. The complete list and details of the codes can be obtained from the official BISG website.

c. Keywords - These are words used to increase a book's visibility and help customers or readers easily search for books using relevant keywords. For example, relevant keywords for a book on Romance would be 'romantic novels', 'romance', 'romantic books', 'love stories'.

d. Lamination - This is the type of printing method used for your book's cover. We offer two kinds of lamination prints for paperbacks:

i. Glossy - Produces deeper and cleaner line colors. The reflective shiny finish grabs attention and usually repels dust, dirt, and fingerprints. This is the standard for all paperbacks.

ii. Matte - Gives a professional and elegant finish and is a modern choice. Designers and readers who focus on aesthetics prefer this finish. The matte finish is less reflective than glossy, gives a velvet texture feel, and looks more natural.

e. ISBN - An ISBN is an International Standard Book Number. ISBNs were ten digits in length up to the end of December 2006, but since January 1, 2007, they consist of 13 digits. ISBNs are calculated using a specific mathematical formula and include a check digit to validate the number. Each ISBN consists of 5 elements, each section separated by spaces or hyphens.

f. QR Code - The Quick Response (QR) Code is a type of barcode and a machine-readable optical label containing details of the item it is tagged to. QR Codes can be used to track sales volumes, website data, and other purposes. They are read by QR Scanners available for free on both Android and iPhone Play Store.

g. Spine - This is the part of the book cover that covers the thickness of the book and falls between the front and back covers. This applies to perfect bound and hardbound books only.

h. Bleed - This is the extra area of the book cover placed while designing the cover and is cut off during the final print. Bleed is usually an extension of the background color and does not contain any text or graphics meant for the final print. The bleed is placed because trimming is usually not exact and there could be slight variations. Without the bleed, a slight white portion might be visible on the edges of the cover.

Question 9

What is the publishing process at Ukiyoto?

Accepted Answer

The publishing process at Ukiyoto involves the following steps:
1. We select your manuscript and send you the Author Contract and Author Input Form links.
2. After you sign and fill in the forms, your files go into production.
3. We send you a link to review your files and request any changes. This is a one-time activity as revisions are not possible once the book goes into production/publication.
4. After incorporating changes, we seek your final confirmation and start the listing process.
5. We inform you about the royalty and suggested price, along with the listing link on our site.
6. Channels like Amazon, Flipkart, and Barnes & Noble take 5 to 45 days to show your book.
7. Your Author Dashboard is updated by the 5th of every month, and we share the login credentials.
For any questions, email us at publishing@ukiyoto.com.

Question 10

Does Ukiyoto handle ISBN registration for my book?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we handle ISBN registration for each book. All content copyright remains with the author.

Question 11

What languages do you accept for submissions?

Accepted Answer

We accept submissions in English, European languages (Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish, Swedish), and Asian languages (Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Japanese, Arabic, Nepali, Korean, Vietnamese, Malay, Bahasa, Tagalog/Taglish). For other languages, please email publishing@ukiyoto.com.

Question 12

Do you accept children's stories for publishing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can submit children's stories for publishing. Authors need to provide illustrations (if any). We prefer black and white inners to keep costs low for consumers.

Question 13

Can I design my own Book Cover?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can design your own book cover. Please ensure it meets our design specifications and submit it through our online portal.

Question 14

How can I translate my book into another language?

Accepted Answer

To translate your book into another language, use our paid service. Email the details, including word count and target language, to publishing@ukiyoto.com for a quote. Visit our services page for more info.

Question 15

How will I receive my royalty payments?

Accepted Answer

When you reach the royalty payment threshold, we'll request your bank, PayPal, or Gcash details. Payments are made via Bank Transfer in India (threshold: Rs.500), Gcash in the Philippines (threshold: 1,000PHP), and PayPal in other countries (threshold: 20USD). Payments are processed monthly and cleared by the 15th of each month.

Question 16

How is my royalty calculated?

Accepted Answer

You will be provided with the Minimum Cost, Marked Price, and the Royalty for each variant at the time of listing the title. Royalty is 50% of the profits. Hence, Royalty = 50% * (Selling Price - Min Cost). For example, if the selling price is $20 and the minimum cost is $10, the royalty would be $5.

Question 17

How does Film Rights work?

Accepted Answer

If the film rights are acquired from our end or our network, then the profits are divided in 50:50 ratio same was as royalty of a book while if the film rights are acquired from your connections or your end, then you may independently engage in the commercials with the film makers and only mention our name in the credits section as publishers.

Question 18

Do you offer audiobook or soundtrack production for books?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do work on audiobook production and book-inspired soundtrack or song album projects. If you would like to explore this for your book, please email us at publishing@ukiyoto.com with a brief description of your title, and we can let you know what is possible next.

Question 19

How do I submit an audiobook recording for listing?

Accepted Answer

Please record your audio following our recording guidelines, save the files in the required format, and send them through the submission process for review. If you are unsure about the format or the next step, write to us at publishing@ukiyoto.com, and we will help you through it.