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Facts are always fun and if you get to know fun facts then it will not only help you improve your knowledge about different factual truths but will also help you improve your craft.

This is especially important if the facts are about something that you love and that is exactly why if you are interested in books, this blog is going to be fun for you.

This is because we bring you this blog about the top 20 fun book facts that will not only improve your knowledge about books but will genuinely surprise you.

These facts will help you understand the importance of books for our human civilization as a whole and will also help you understand a lot of history.

We hope to present you with facts as latest as possible and these facts might even change with time and we would love to hear about them in the comment section so that we can keep on updating this blog for you.

So, grab yourself a nice coffee and just sit down and relax and enjoy these facts about books.

Top 20 Fun Facts About Books

The True International Bestseller

We all want to create a bestseller as authors and sometimes it might be very difficult.

Bestsellers usually occupy popularity and a location in a list if that book has been sold the most in a particular location for a few continuous weeks.

But how about a book that has remained the bestseller for nearly 2000 years and we are not even talking about a particular region or country?

The true international bestseller is the Bible. It is the book with the most printed copies in the world along with a bunch of other world records.

This is because there are an estimated more than 5 billion printed copies of the Bible around the world.

The Smell of Old Books

If you are a book lover like us then you probably love the smell of old books. You know exactly what we are talking about.

It is that awesome smell of old paper along with a combination of book glue and even the ink and this kind of a smell can mostly be found in old books and in old libraries.

There is actually a name for this, it is called bibliosmia. It is this sensation of enjoying the smell of old books.

Teeny Ted – The Tiniest Book

When you think of the smallest book in the world, you might imagine that book must be at least a few inches in height.

However, that is far from the truth with the world’s smallest book verified by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Teeny Ted from Turnip Town is the smallest book in the world and it can’t even be measured in inches because it measures 100×70 micrometres.

If you want to look at it then you might need a magnifying glass but if you want to read it then you might need a microscope.

Abiblophobia Is Real

We promise we are only going to talk about fun facts but this is a fact that is not fun for the people who experienced it and this is something quite truly real.

We are talking about the fear of an empty bookshelf. Yes, this is an actual fear and it has an actual term and it means people who truly love books might develop this fear of their bookshelves being empty.

This leads them to keep on buying books even before they finish their existing collection because their greatest fear is that they might finish reading all the books they have and might not have anything more to read.

Luckily there are libraries as well as bookstores that help them.

Macabre Books

If we talk about disturbing books then the list can become quite huge because there are disturbing books that talk about disturbing history and then there are books that talk about disturbing occurrences in psychology.

However, those are the subject matter of that book and it will probably not disturb anyone when those books are closed.

But think of a book that is so disturbing that people do not like to look at it or find it very fascinating to look at.

That most disturbing kind of book definitely has to be made of something disturbing. That is why when we talk about macabre books, we are talking about books that are made from human skin.

Yes, these kinds of books are actually real and you can even check them out at Harvard University library.  Now it’s beyond our thinking why would someone make a book like that but they exist.

The Largest Book Collection

When you talk about the largest book collection, we do not obviously mean libraries because public libraries out there contain millions of volumes.

That is why when we talk about the largest book collection in the world, we mean the largest privately owned book collection that is in public knowledge.

That has to be John Q. Benham’s book collection. It is estimated that he has at least 1.5 million volumes large.

While it is impossible to know the actual number but the key thing to understand about him is that he has been collecting and expanding his collection for over 50 years and it houses a very diverse collection of rare books.

20 Days of Effort

Let’s now look at a fact that our authors and writers would love and this is something that we have actually dug up from our own calculations.

It takes an author roughly 3 weeks or 20 days of dedicated writing to complete a novel on average.  However, saying that would be wrong because nobody writes 24 hours a day.

So let us break it down into hours because it takes nearly 500 hours to complete a novel. This means a few hours every day for a few months.

And we are not even including things like research as well as the time it takes to edit the manuscript.

First Novel on A Typewriter

Mark Twain was the first novelist to use a typewriter actively for his novels. This was a relatively new technology and authors did not want to get into it.

After he started using it and published his novel Adventure of Tom Sawyer in 1876 solely written on a typewriter, it gave hope and assurance to other authors to also do the same and adopt the tech.

Fast forward to today when most authors type on a keyboard, a derivative of the typewriter.

Codex Leicester

Books have come down in price by a lot and there are even options to get books for virtually nothing with different subscription models if you like eBooks.

But would you like to know which is the most expensive book in the world? You definitely cannot buy it in any bookstore.

Well, this book cost Bill Gates $30.8 million which he actually paid for at an auction. We are talking about the Codex Leicester by Leonardo Da Vinci.

It is probably one of the most important books to exist in history.

Harry Potter Books Banned

Are you a Potterhead? We sure are and that is why this is a very fun fact that you should know and perhaps be glad you are not from the US.

If you think about the books banned in the US then you might think of some books that have to do with USSR or China.

You are going to be surprised to find out that Harry Potter books fall into the category of most banned books in the US.

This is because America is actually quite religious and since the Harry Potter Series books contain things like witchcraft it’s banned a lot in several districts and places that are religious.

Over A Million

While it is impossible to put an exact number to it, over a million books are published each year on planet Earth.

China leads in the game when it comes to publishing as it publishes nearly 40% of all books in the world followed by the US and then the UK.

Now that is quite a number that we would like to match and change and bring India to the forefront of the greatest number of books published one book at a time.

Only Two Fingers

If you remember the fact about the time it takes to write a novel then you are going to appreciate this fact even more.

You have probably heard about Lord of The Rings or The Hobbit but would you believe it if we told you that it was only written with two fingers?

Yes, that’s right because J.R.R. Tolkien used to type with two fingers and he had written the entire Lord of The Rings Trilogy of 1200 pages using just two fingers.

Beyond The Printed Text

You probably know that books come in all shapes and sizes and all kinds of formats and you are probably familiar with audiobooks as well as eBooks.

But there are also special kinds of books that do not use ink. Yes, these books are printed but there is no ink in the book.

We are of course talking about Braille books for visually impaired readers. Every popular novel out there and every important book has its brail version for visually impaired readers and it is more common than you think.

A Lot of Translations

You might have heard of the Iliad and Odyssey and thought to yourself how many times has it been translated and for which languages?

So, you might also ask, which book holds the record for having the greatest number of translations?  Translations into over 3000 languages to be exact.

The Bible holds that record too because it is the book that has been the most translated book in the world for a while now and has been translated into over 3000 languages.

The Largest Book

The largest book in the world measures approximately 5 by 7 feet in size when it is closed and it weighs nearly 60 kilograms in weight.

We are of course talking about “Bhutan: A Visual Odyssey Across the Last Himalayan Kingdom” by Michael Hawley.

It is a fascinating picture book.

The Shortest Novel

Some people think that the shortest novel in the world is “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” by Ernest Hemingway.

However, It is a flash fiction experiment that shows the power of storytelling but it was never meant to be a novel.

The shortest novel in the world is actually “Mickey Mouse and the Medicine Man” by Walt Disney. It is just one sentence long.

While we do not encourage the piracy of novels but we can surely tell you the entire novel here. It goes like this, “Suddenly Mickey realized the peril of Goofy’s position.” And that’s the entire novel.

The Youngest Author

The thing about publishing is that it is never too early or it is never too late to write a book and this is probably what Dorothy Straight had in mind when she wrote her book “How the World Began”.

Would you like to guess how old she was when she wrote her book?

She was just 4 years old and it is a record that has still not been broken by anyone.

She did not write it to have it published because she probably did not know what publishing meant at 4. She wrote it for her grandmother.

Oldest Surviving Printed Book

The Diamond Sutra or the Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita Sutra is the oldest surviving printed book in the world.

It is estimated to have been printed all the way back in 868 AD which makes it more than a thousand years old.

It was found in China in the early 1900s and it contains a valuable collection of manuscripts that are very important to Mahayana Buddhism.

The Top Three Ever

If you want to know the top 3 most read books in the world then you might not be surprised with the first one which is definitely the Bible.

The second name in the list might also not be surprising because it is Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung and it is a compulsory book in China.

However, the third name on the list might surprise you because it is Harry Potter books because they are among the most read books in the world.

Books And Mental Health

Multiple studies have proven and concluded the fact that books can actually be excellent for your mental health.

Studies have even suggested that reading books can even prevent Alzheimer’s and even Dementia and that is why if you are a reader all your life then there is a lesser likelihood that you will ever get Alzheimer’s.

So, keep reading!

We hope this was fun for you to read as much as it was fun for us to write and we would love to bring you fun blogs like this about books because we all love books.

And if you are planning on publishing a book just on a topic like this on fun facts or anything and you want a reliable publishing company that can publish for you then you can count on us.

We are Orange Publishers and we are the fastest-growing legacy publishing company in India with the convenience of a self-publisher.

We publish in nearly every fiction and non-fiction genre of books and we do everything in-house whether it is the book cover design as well as the illustrations to the printing and publishing and even the copyright.

We welcome you to visit our website and check out everything we do.

Pictures can tell a thousand stories and pictures can be a very powerful medium to express your story and that is why we bring you this important picture storytelling guide.

This guide will help you understand how to utilise pictures effectively in children’s books so that you can convey your powerful message to one of the most difficult audiences out there, i.e., children.

We have decided to keep children’s picture books at the front and centre of this blog simply because it involves a lot more complexity compared to any other kind of picture book guide.

This is because there can be different kinds of picture book genres out there and these kinds of books can be about very critical topics like conflict, art, economy etc.

However, they are a different kind of illustrated storytelling simply because you are dealing with a mature audience and you can even get away with a lot of text.

The primary focus when it comes to children’s storybooks is pictures which means if you include text and other details in those stories then your highly critical audience(children) will simply lose their interest.

That is why we are only going to talk about picture books for children in this blog because that is even more difficult in a sense than any other kind of storytelling with images.

Before we go into the steps or tips of how to create such a book, we need to understand what is picture storytelling.

What Is Picture Story Telling?

Picture storytelling is simply the art of telling a story through pictures or illustrations and it is the art of understanding what kind of pictures to use at which points.

If you are planning on creating a picture book for adults on serious topics then you will not really need to think about emotions or actions or even things like lessons or morals.

But when you are creating the picture storybook for kids, you need to think of the plot as well as the position of the pictures from their perspective to understand how it will bring out their emotions.

This is not only critical but if you need the best kind of accuracy with your results then you might also want to consult a child psychologist when you are creating your picture storybook.

The subject of picture storytelling and the techniques for photographic storytelling might be different based on the type of book whether it is for children or for adults but the concept is the same in essence.

It is basically utilising pictures instead of text to showcase your ideas.

So, What Are the Types of Children’s Picture Books

There are a lot of types when it comes to children’s picture books, here are a few common types.

Folk Tales And Parables

This is probably the most traditional kind of picture book for children and they contain different fantasy characters along with amazing illustrations.

They are loved by children throughout the world and some are primarily pictures with very little text and others are pictures and text put in equally.

These picture books rely heavily on hand-drawn illustrations and showcase different stories with kings and queens and animals.

Only Pictures

These kinds of picture books are mostly for very small children and these books do not contain any kind of text because that does not make sense.

Sometimes these books will contain the usual ABCD and are called concept books and that is why if you want to create something like this then you need the best image storytelling tips because you do not have the advantage of text.

Interactive Picture Books

Interactive picture books are one of the most popular kinds of picture books for children because they contain different moving bits and pieces and pop-up elements.

If you have never tried out this kind of a book then the closest thing would be interactive greeting cards that contain sceneries that pop up.

The process of creating these books is unique.

Biography Books

Biography books are for parents who want to teach their children about different historical figures and these books follow a different kind of design logic.

The thing is, you need the very best illustrators for creating a picture book like this because you need to have a very accurate representation of the historical person in the pictures.

While illustrations are the most popular format for biography books but you can also use photographs and then you do not have to search for a very good illustrator.

It is best that you look at storytelling photography examples to get a better idea of how to use photography for biography books.

Animal Story Books

Animal storybooks are also quite popular among children and they only contain pictures of animals and might contain stories of animals.

These kinds of books are not only interesting but they are also very educational as they teach about different animals to small children and can even contain moral lessons.

These kinds of books usually contain illustrations but you can also create a book like this with photography and that is why you need very clear storytelling photography ideas in order to accomplish this task.

Art and Sketch Books

This is one of the most popular kinds of picture books and they usually do not contain stories but sometimes they do have stories along with pictures and empty sketches next to them.

Children are usually instructed to complete the sketch and fill up the colours and then move on to the next page and read the story and then colour the black and white sketch.

This Is How You Create a Picture Storybook

Select The Design

The first step in the process of how to tell a story with photography or illustrations is to look for a professional book layout designer. This is the best option if you are not confident enough.

However, if you are confident enough and you want to take care of the design yourself then the first thing to do would be to select the type of book you want to write.

And if you are sure about that then you can think about selecting the design because there are different kinds of designs based on the type of picture book you want to write.

You can choose an animal picture book or you can choose a traditional picture book with illustrations and stories. Or you can choose a picture book that helps children learn to read numbers.

There are templates specifically out for each of these kinds of picture books and if you are not sure about the layout then there is a simple thing you can do.

You can try downloading different templates that already have the layout and will act as a guideline for your picture book.

You can also get good templates from template. net and if you want to use that template directly from an app then Microsoft Word also has some good templates regarding picture books.

Select The Type of Pictures

Now that you have selected the design, we expect that you also have the story in mind along with an outline of the story.

The only important thing now is to choose a style of illustration and choose the type of pictures or illustrations you want to include in the book.

You can choose to have pictures in the form of digital art or pictures in the form of AI-generated art because that is something gaining momentum.

Or you can go the traditional way by including line drawings and old-fashioned illustrations that are usually done in watercolour and are quite appealing to children.

We would suggest you to stick with watercolour and keep it classic because it does not really make sense to include realistic pictures taken from a professional camera or AI art.

Select The Specifics

Now that you have selected the type of picture book as well as the type of pictures and the templates, there is still something important you need to do before you get down to the illustrations.

We are talking about the specifics which means you need to create an outline for the length of the text.

• When we talk about a picture book the length should not be more than 300 words because your audience simply does not have the patience to read or maybe they can’t read because they are too little.
• And along with that you also need to set the page count because picture books are usually 32 pages but then again you can reduce the number of pages if you are writing for very small children.
• After that, we come to the trim size. The accepted trims in the industry are-
• 8 x 8 square
• 8 x 10
• 5 x 5 to 10 x 10

Apart from that, if you decide to create a children’s book then you must forget paperbacks exist and always choose hardcover because your audience is not the most careful bunch when it comes to taking care of delicate paperbacks.

Tips For Creating a Picture Book

Focus On Pictures

Sometimes picture book authors make the mistake of focusing on the book cover design as well as other aspects but the primary focus should be on the content which is the pictures.

You must always look at the pictures from the point of view of your little audience and think about how they are going to react to the pictures.

It is even better if you have a child at home so that you can essentially ask your child to peer review the work before you publish it.

Try Avoiding Photographs

The second thing you must keep in mind is that it is not really wise to use photographs for children’s books because children do not like realistic photographs.

Children are into cartoonistic illustrations that highlight things like colours and expressions and other important details.

If you plan on using photographs then you must choreograph those photographs in a certain way that is attractive and applicable for a child audience with a lot of colours and a lot of fun.

Try Including Lessons and Morals

Publishing a children’s book is a much bigger achievement than publishing any other kind of book and it is because you are not only publishing something fun but you are shaping society.

That is why, if you are planning on writing children’s books, always try to include important lessons of honesty and kindness and important morals in the stories so that these stories can shape their minds in a good way.

We hope this blog will help you create the perfect picture book for your tiny human audiences so that they can not only enjoy the book but also learn something important.

And if you have the manuscript ready for such a picture book and you want to publish it then we are here for you.

We are Orange Publishers and we are the fastest-growing publishing company in India and all our operations are in-house.

This means you can maintain tight control over the quality of the print if you publish with us and you can oversee every step of the process.

We do everything from book cover designing to printing as well as publishing and we even take care of the copyright.

We publish all the common fiction and non-fiction genres of books, including children’s books and we will help you publish the perfect children’s picture book.

Common Picture Book FAQs

How do you make a picture tell a story?

If you want to make a picture tell a story in the context of a picture book then you need to understand the audience in the first place.

This is because if your audience are children then you need to think of it from their perspective and that picture should be full of vibrancy and colour and easy enough for them to understand.

If you want to create a picture book for adults then you need to utilise a picture that goes with the theme of the book.

We would love to create a whole new blog for you just so we can discuss this topic and we would love to hear about it in the comments whether you would like such a blog.

What is storytelling pictures?

The thing is quite self-explanatory because storytelling pictures is just utilising pictures to tell a certain story and these pictures can be in progression.

You can think of it like comic books because if you pick up any comic book then you are going to see the pictures progress one scene after another.

That is how you do storytelling with pictures.

Things can become a little bit more complicated if you are doing storytelling for children because then you need to think about it from the perspective of children to do good storytelling.

How do you write a children’s book picture book?

When it comes to children’s books, you need to keep in mind what kind of children because there are children below the age of 6 and then they are children below the age of 10 and 12-year-olds are also considered as children.

That is why it is very important to understand your audience and that audience will help you determine the kind of book you want to write.

The smaller the child, the less the text because smaller children will simply lose interest in text. You must also keep this in mind when it comes to character building because smaller children do not have the capacity to understand complex characters. However, you can make those characters more dynamic for an older child.

You must also make sure to use a lot of pictures and only get the best illustrators.

How do I get my children’s book illustrated?

The best thing to do would be to illustrate yourself but if you do not know how to draw then you should not attempt it alone because it will take up a lot of time and the outcome might be unprofessional.

Instead, you should look for illustrators on freelancing websites as you can get a good deal when it comes to these websites.

You can hire these professionals and pay them by the project or by the hour and you can even keep an eye on their progress.

The other thing would be to look for them offline but it is going to be much more expensive and it will be difficult to find an illustrator like that.

How many pages is a kid’s picture book?

The thing about this is that there are no rules to it because you can have as many pages as you want but the industry standard is 32 pages.

When we say 32 pages, we mean everything from the cover pages to the extra pages and introductions and everything else.

However, you can make it smaller than that but we would not suggest you to make a book bigger than 32 pages for children.

You must also make sure that the book is bound in hardcover because that is usually the norm in the industry.

If you are someone with in-depth business knowledge and if you are especially someone who is a business leader with your own business then you should definitely write a book about it.

You should let the world know your understanding of business and create a legacy that others will celebrate. And if you are planning on doing just that then this blog is for you because we are going to talk about how to write best-selling business books.

We will help you understand a few important tips that will help you write this book in the best way possible even if you have no experience in writing.

Writing a book like this should be on the bucket list of every business leader because this is a simple but effective way of creating your legacy.

So, let us find out some of the most effective best-selling business book writing tips.

These are primarily steps but you can consider them as tips as well and if you follow them one by one then you will have a complete guide on writing this book and a complete manuscript in your hands in no time.

So, let’s look at these important steps on how to write a business book.

Important Steps to Write a Best-Selling Business Book

Target Audience Research

The first and most important step to successful business book writing is to understand who you are writing this book for.

You have to understand your target audience and you can have different kinds of target audiences. You can write a general book that will be applicable to every business leader and everyone going into business.

Or you can pick a target audience based on a certain category of business leaders and businessmen and write a book for them. You can also pick a target audience in the form of the category of business.

For example, you can choose your target audience based on the stock market or the commodities market. You can even choose a target audience based on the country of business as your book can be about business in the USA or Germany etc

The entire point of choosing a target audience is to narrow down your focus so that you can write content that is going to be effective. This is perhaps one of the basic writing strategies anyone can follow.

Topic Selection

The second step of this incredible journey should be about topic selection because when we talk about topic selection, we usually say one thing.

You should be an expert at the topic you select because it will make things much easier for you and will free up a lot of time which you can spend on market research instead of learning about the topic.

You can of course decide to write about a topic that is unknown to you but then you would have to spend a considerable amount of time in topic research so that you become an expert on that topic.

However, it is your book and you can do whatever you want. No topic is bad if you have a proper execution and if you maintain a proper book structure that your audience can follow.

When you decide to choose a topic, you must also understand and analyse the relevance of the topic in the current market.

This is because you might be an expert at some topic but that topic might not be relevant enough for your book to become a bestseller so that is also something you must keep in mind.

Book Breakdown and Outline Creation

Now that you know your target audience and you also know the topic, you can focus on the actual contents of the book.

And now you must think that you should simply start writing the book but you should not do that because there is another important step that will help you focus even more.

We are talking about a book outline. If you aimlessly start writing the book without an outline then it will be very difficult to break it down into chapters.

Furthermore, if you simply start writing the book without an outline then you might simply miss out on different sub-topics and chapters.

So, you need to create an outline beforehand and this outline should be about all the chapters and each chapter should be broken down into further sub-topics.

This should be like a simple map that will allow you to focus and navigate your way around the book.

If you feel lost while writing the book then you can simply look at the outline and figure out your position in the book.

Pre-writing Requisites

This is when we will talk about writing the book and it is the most important step in the entire process of the creation of your business book.

However, there are a few important prerequisites you should keep in mind.

After you are done selecting the topic as well as the target audience and even creating the outline, you need to keep a few things in mind before you start writing.

You must make sure that you keep all your research material nearby so that you can simply reach out and grab any piece of information you want to include in the book.

You must also make sure that you take care of all writing distractions whether it is business calls or whether it is family events or anything like that that will stop you from writing.

Additionally, you must two important things in mind.

Writing Schedule

If you want to have the best kind of efficiency when you start writing then you need to establish a regular writing schedule.

This can be in the form of a few hours that you dedicate in the morning or evening or any time of the day but you must make sure to strictly follow this schedule.

The thing about writing schedules is that it helps with discipline and focus and nearly every kind of writer does this whether it is for writing novels or any other kind of book.

Writing Goals

The second thing you must keep in mind is going to be writing goals. Writing goals can include the writing schedule but it is much more.

It is about creating goals before you start writing so that you can try and achieve these goals. You can create writing goals in the form of word count.

You can also create a writing goal in the form of the number of chapters you write in a day or the number of topics you cover in a week. It is completely up to you and you should do it at your own pace.

First Draft

Now that you have everything sorted out from the topic to the outline as well as the writing schedule and writing goals, it is your time to shine because this is when you start writing the first draft.

The reason why it is called a first draft is simply because there are going to be many more drafts after edits and changes.

However, you must not keep all that in mind and you must simply find your writer’s voice and continue writing your business book.

If you want you can keep it a dry book but we would always suggest you to include your personality in the book so that it makes the book unique.

You must pour your personality abundantly in the book and you must make sure you are speaking directly to the readers through your book.

This is not about creating a textbook because this is about creating a legacy and that is why this book must reflect your ideas as much as your personality.

Title Selection

This might not seem important but this is one of the most important things about your business book and this is the first thing people are going to read.

That is why when you decide to write a title for this book, the title should reflect the topic of the book but it should also reflect other things.

The title should reflect your personality and the title should reflect your target audience because if your target audience is young then the title should also have lingo from that generation.

The title should be a hook and it should be trendy too.

However, you should not spend a lot of time thinking about the title and you can even ask your friends to recommend titles for the book and choose something you like.

Editing The Business Book

Now that you have completed the manuscript’s first draft, it is time to edit the book and we would suggest following a three-step editing process.

This is a very practical editing process formulated by Tucker Max and it is actually quite simple and well suited for a beginner.

1^ST Step

The first step involves making sure you have everything in the book that you planned for and making sure that the structure of the book is right.

This step is simply about finding missing content and then adding it and making sure your book is complete. This is not the most detailed step of the process and for that, we need to look at the second step.

2^nd Step

The second step is the most detailed part of the editing process because it is about going through the manuscript line by line and making sure everything is correct.

It is about questioning the relevance of each line and making sure to remove anything unnecessary and clearing out any sentence that seems too complicated or out of place.

The second step is also about making sure that the contents of the chapter are actually what the chapter is about. You can take all the time in the world in the second step of the three-step editing process.

3^rd Step

The third step of the editing process is actually quite fun because you can involve your friends and colleagues in the process.

It is simply about reading out the manuscript to yourself or to someone close to you who understands the topic.

This step is just a safety check or a quality control step that simply looks at the manuscript from a different perspective. If something is wrong with some line in the book then this step will bring it out.

Publishing The Book

And now you have a complete manuscript in your hands and it is time to approach the publishing industry to submit the book and get this masterpiece published.

The best option for you would be to approach a legacy publishing company that has deep roots in the publishing industry like us at Orange Publishers. We will talk more about how you can publish with us at the end.

However, unlike us, most publishing companies will simply not entertain a newcomer if you do not have existing ties with the company.

If that is the case then you can also approach a self-publishing company where you can self-publish by investing in the book publication as well as the book promotion.

It is important to understand that you always need to select experts who have a history of publishing a lot of books and working with talents like you.

After you select the publisher, you can then design the book cover yourself or you can get it done by a professional.

And then you can finally publish your book and then work on the marketing of the book.

Detachment From the Book

The last and final thing you must keep in mind in this journey of writing a business book is that you must never get too involved in the book.

This means you must understand that you are different from the book and that the book is but a small part of your legacy and you can of course write another book again.

This is very important to understand because sometimes authors simply get two involved and connected with the book that they simply fall into a creative limbo if they want to write another book.

That is why an author and a creator must distance themselves from their art after they have created it.

This also comes in handy if the book does not perform according to your expectations.

We hope this blog will help you and inspire you to write the business book of your dreams and create a business bestseller.

And if you are looking for one of the most experienced and reputed legacy publishing companies to publish your book then we are here for you.

We are Orange Publishers and we are the fastest-growing book publishing company in India and we are a legacy book publishing company with the convenience of a self-publishing company.

This means we are as approachable as any self-publishing company but with the deep roots, experience and distribution channels that come with a legacy publishing company.

We will help you publish your business book and we do everything in-house right from book cover designing to book printing as well as publishing and even copyright.

We even do book promotions along with formulating the best book sales strategies.

We publish books of nearly every genre and we welcome you to visit our website to check out everything we do.

Welcome to this interesting and informative blog where we bring you a list of the best book publishers in Indore as we talk about some of the best publishing houses in Indore.

The reason why we decided to choose Indore for this blog is simply because Indore is one of the major cities in India with a sizable reader population.

This means this list of publishers in Indore is going to have some of the finest publication houses in Indore as well as some of the best publication houses in India.

This is because some of the names that are popular in Indore are also popular throughout India and that is also the reason why this list is not just about book publishers situated in Indore but it is a blog about publishers that are popular in Indore.

This means some of the names of the top book publishers in Indore might be from all over India.

However, we must also tell you that this is our list of book publishers in Indore whether it is Hindi book publishers in Indore or English book publishers and you might not agree with some of the names on the list.

That is why we would suggest you to provide your own suggestions regarding the best book publishers in Indore in the comments so that we can add them to the list.

So, let us start this blog by looking at some of the best names when it comes to book publishing in Indore.

These Are the Best 10 Book Publishers in Indore

Orange Publishers

We start this list with one of the most popular publishers in Indore that has a very big reader base. We are of course talking about Orange Publishers.

They are the most versatile legacy book publishing company and they have a good foothold in the book markets of Indore because of their huge variety of books.

The best thing about these publishers is that they provide the convenience of self-publishing with the reputation of a legacy publishing house.

This means you can quite easily publish all your books with them with the least amount of trouble as they offer a very stable quality of service.

What’s even better is that everything they do is in-house which means everything from the book cover designing to the printing as well as publishing and promotional material creation are all done in-house.

This is the reason why they are able to maintain strict control over quality. They publish in every genre and we recommend them

• Website – https://orange-publishers.com/
• Contact Number – +91-9830050132 | +91-9830330809
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – Ground Floor, 98, 37-A, Gopal Lal Tagore Road, Sarat Kanan Pally, Nainan Para, Baranagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700036

Nakoda Publishers

The second name on our list is quite a reputed publishing company and can be definitely counted among the top publishers in Indore.

They have been in the market for 17 years and while that is not as long as Orange Publishers but they do provide a very good quality of service comes to publishing.

This publishing company only publishes a certain kind of book which means they will only do books for different courses like MBA and BBA as well as MCA and BCA.

They also do BCom and B.Sc. and every other book related to college and university textbook subjects.  They do not publish any other kinds of books other than books for educational institutions.

If you are in the market for educational books then they are a good choice for you and if you want to publish educational books then again you can visit them.

• Website – https://www.nakodapublishers.in
• Contact Number – +91 9893 043 578
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – 2, Pranami Street, Opposite Canara Bank,
  Near Gorakund Square, Indore-452002

Storymonk International

This is the third name on our list of top publishers in Indore and for the third name on the list we have decided to bring something new to the table.

They are quite a new name when it comes to publishing in Indore but they have managed to create a good reputation for being such a new company.

They are not a traditional publishing company like the first two names on our list because they only do self-publishing.

However, they have a good reader base and they also market their books internationally this means if you are an author and you want to publish your books internationally then you can try them out.

They have a good catalogue of books to check out from their official bookstore on their website and you can also purchase books from their bookstore.

They are a new name but you can definitely try them out.

• Website – https://storymonkintl.com/
• Contact Number – +91 9131-647-402
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – 4, Nyay Nagar Main Rd, Sukhlia, Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Nagar, Sukhlia, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452010

Learn By Fun (LBF)

The fourth name on our list is actually quite a unique name when it comes to books because while it only publishes exclusive books for something originally, others love their work too.

We are of course talking about Lbf Books for Lbf Schools because this is actually a school in the form of a publishing company.

They are primarily a school that has developed a unique style of learning for children and they publish their very own books.

The reason why they are at number four is simply because of their unique concept books and learning style that is loved throughout India for being innovative.

That is why if you want to publish with them then you should know that they only do children’s books and if you are looking for children’s books then they are a good option.

• Website – https://lbf.in/
• Contact Number – 0731-4212810/ 0731-4080808
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – 3rd Floor, Yeshwant Plaza, Opp. Railway Station, Indore – 452003 (M.P.)

Shiva Lal Agarwala & Co.

The number 6^th name on our list is also an educational book publisher because you will get a lot of that in this list since Indore has a lot of educational institutes.

This is quite a reputed publisher when it comes to publishing nearly every kind of educational book right from school boards to college and university books.

This is one of the oldest names on our list and its founder is actually a freedom fighter who was determined to improve the quality of history books and that’s how they have started publishing educational books.

They publish a lot of educational books and you can even contact them to find out if you can publish with them.

• Website – https://shivalal.com/index.php?route=common/home
• Contact Number – +0562 2524460, 2524470, 74549 91262
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – 14/172 Hospital Road,Agra – 282 003 (U. P.) India

Mahavir Publishers

For the seventh name on this list of top publishers in Indore, we bring you Mahavir Publishers as they are quite reputed when it comes to a particular category of book in Indore.

We are talking about books for competitive exam preparation. This means you can get the best books for every kind of government job preparation like books for sub-inspector examination as well as books for other government vacancies.

They also publish books for colleges and they also publish books for school boards and much more.

They are quite popular when it comes to educational books but they only do educational books and that is the only reason why they are at number 7.

• Website – https://mahavirpublication.com
• Contact Number – +91 9424810646
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – Khajuri Bazar, Indore (452001), Madhya Pradesh

Legal Book House

This is the 8^th name on our list and this is the second law publishing company on our list. They are quite a renowned name when it comes to law publications.

They only do a certain specialisation and this is also the reason why they are at number 8 and they do not publish any other kinds of book.

Having said that, they have quite the reputation when it comes to law books and the best part is they are managed and run by lawyers and law practitioners who understand the law.

That is why if you are an author who only publishes law books then you can definitely try them out and contact them and publish with them.

And if you need law books then again, they are a very good option for you.

• Website – http://legalbookhouse.com/
• Contact Number – 0731-2543506, 0731-2543504
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – “Legal Tower”, Justice Sanvatsar Marg, Behind M.G. Road Gurudwara, Near District Court, Indore – 452007

Gita Press

 

If we are writing a blog about any top book publishers of India no matter the city then Gita Press is a must because it is one of the most popular publishers in India.

This is because Gita Press publishes some of the most important books in India.

This is one of the most significant publishers and they also have sold more books in India than any other publishers. You simply cannot compare them with any other publisher.

If you want to publish with them then that is nearly impossible because they only publish important religious books that were written thousands of years ago.

However, if you want some of the best religious books in India then you should definitely check them out.

• Website – https://gitapress.org/
• Contact Number – +91-8188054403
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – Gita Press, P.O. Gita Press, Gorakhpur (273005), Uttar Pradesh, India

B3Books

And finally, at number ten, we have one of the most popular choices for book publishers when it comes to competitive exams.

This publishing house publishes nearly every kind of book related to competitive exams and you can expect law books, UGC NET books, MPPSC mains books and so much more.

The best thing about these publishers is that they also do novels too. This means you can expect some very good and high-quality novels from them.

You can definitely check out everything they do and you can also contact them and publish with them if you want to.

• Website – https://b3books.in/
• Contact Number – +91 9977893334
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – 333 Tilak Nagar Main, Indore, India

We hope this blog will help you find the perfect publishers for all your publishing needs as these were some of the most popular publishers in Indore with the best market presence.

We do hope you have enjoyed this blog and we will continue the bring you blogs like this where we shortlist some of the best publishers from different cities in India.

And if you decide to choose us for all your publishing needs then we would love to work with you and bring all your masterpieces to life.

Today we are going to talk about something that is one of the most important questions any writer can ask and the answer to that is also not very simple.

This is because today we are going to talk about the ins and outs and the legalities of writing about someone.

We are going to ask the question of whether it is alright to write about someone without their permission. Can you do it without getting into legal trouble?

The answer to this is complicated.

The answer to this simple question is going to help a lot of writers write about their idols and the people they look up to and that is why is important to answer this question.

The answer to this might be complicated but if you think about it from a single standpoint then the answer looks very simple and you can very easily determine whether you can write about someone without getting in trouble.

We are just about to do that so that you might understand how laws work and how you can stay out of trouble and also write a bestseller about someone you love and respect.

Let’s first understand when and what you can’t write about someone when you are considering writing an entire book about them.

This Is When and How You Can’t Write a Book About Someone

Sensitive Information

One of the cases where you should never write a book about someone is when you plan on disclosing sensitive information about that person.

This means if you plan on writing a book and you want to reveal their address or even their contact information or their banking information then that is completely illegal.

If you do this then you are not only risking defamation laws but you are also risking so many other laws under the IPC.

We are especially looking at all these Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and some of them are specifically for the protection of women.

– Section 354D – Stalking

– Section 66E of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 – Violation of Privacy

– Section 72 of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 – Breach of Confidentiality and Privacy

– Section 499 and 500 – Defamation

– Section 509 – Word, Gesture or Act Intended to Insult the Modesty of a Woman

Misinformation and Misleading Content

Misinformation and misleading content are different from defamation. You can still stand a fighting chance in the courts when it comes to defamation.

This is because defamation does not mean you can’t write about someone. There are thousands of examples of authors writing negatively about someone and you can still get away with it because there are laws that protect criticism.

However, this point is different because if you do this and spread misinformation and misleading reckless content about someone with the intention of harm then you cannot write about that.

If you do write about that then you stand the chance of getting into deep legal trouble and that is especially the case if you decide to write about someone who has the means to pursue the authorities.

In fact, you should not do it because no court of law in India or outside is going to support this simply because you are trying to spread misinformation.

Defamation

One of the instances where you simply cannot write about someone just comes down to your intention because if your intention is the defamation of their character then you cannot write about someone.

This simply means if your actual intention is to harm the reputation of someone and to expose something about someone then you might get into legal trouble for writing about them.

We are simply talking about books that are about character assassination and their entire intention is to hurt the reputation of someone.

However, should that stop you? If this was the case then we would not even have some of the finest books in the history of mankind.

So, you can of course write about someone and expose them if they are a bad person but your book must have a lot of substance and information and you must also be ready for defamation charges from their legal team.

We are specifically looking at two IPC sections.

– Section 499

This is a section that defines what is defamation and the definition is quite simple and it is just something that can ruin the reputation of a person.

– Section 500

This section applies to the punishment that can be given to any individual for charges of defamation which includes a fine or jail time or even both.

Out of all these scenarios, the point about defamation might be the most confusing. So let us talk more about defamation so that you might understand what it actually means.

What Is Considered Defamation?

It is considered a defamation of character based on your intention because if your intention is purely to hurt the reputation of that person then that opens the grounds for defamation, without public interest considerations.

However, if you plan on referencing a person in your novel and that is actually a real person then you do not need to worry about it especially if there is nothing negative about that person.

For example, if you plan on writing your autobiography and you plan on talking about your brother in that autobiography then that will not be considered as defamation in a court of law.

Here are a few instances when it is not defamation and a defamation case will not stick.

If It Is a Historical Figure

If you write honestly about someone as a biography and that person happens to be a historical figure then it will not be considered as defamation.

However, there might still be grounds for defamation or hurting the religious sentiments of someone if that person is a religious figure so you should keep that in mind.

It Is All Honest Statements

If you plan to write about someone and that someone happens to be a celebrity and the information that you supplied in the book is also real and readily available then you do not stand the chance of risking defamation.

However, you must always keep in mind that there is still the possibility of defamation but if your intention is not malicious then you do not need to worry about anything.

If it is a Private Conversation

You stand the chance of risking defamation if you decide to include a lot of privileged and private communication such as text messages in your book.

This is only the case if that conversation is not in the public interest because if that conversation relates to something wrong in society and some kind of crime or corruption and you are trying to expose it then you are going to be safe in the courts.

However, if you only reveal private conversations just for any other reason other than public interest then you stand the chance of defamation.

There are a lot of other instances out there and you should only consult a qualified legal professional before you go on to write a book that stands the risk of defamation.

So, how do you make sure that you can write about someone and also keep it legal and avoid things like defamation laws and other laws?

Let’s find out.

This Is How You Can Write About Someone Legally

Ask For Permission

The best thing you can do to write about someone and keep everything legal and also prevent defamation is simply to ask their permission.

You just have to approach them or their team and present them with the idea that you want to write a book about them. You can also specify everything that the book is going to contain.

If you are confident about your book then you can even send them the completed manuscript and then ask for their permission in writing.

If they agree to it then you are completely immune to any prosecution and it will be a completely legal way of doing it.

Avoid Using Real Names

If you are an author and you plan on writing a novel then your novel might contain different characters and some of these characters might be based on real people or inspired by real people.

The only proper way to do it legally and also the most popular way of avoiding any legal trouble is to simply change the names of those people as well as other identifiers about them.

This is one of the best ways to avoid any prosecution or legal troubles or even defamation and it is to avoid using the real names and identities of people by giving them fake names.

If you want to be absolutely sure that your work is legally protected then you should totally avoid any resemblances to the real names of the actual persons.

For example, if you want to create a character inspired by someone named John Brown and you decide to change the name to Jim Baker, then there is a resemblance of the first characters and name initials.

However, if you want to be absolutely safe from legal trouble then you can change the name from John Brown to Mark Spears in your book, thus guaranteeing no resemblance whatsoever, not even of initials.

Use Public Domain Information

If you want to write a book about someone and you do not have their permission then one of the ways in which you can avoid trouble is to simply use public information in the book.

This means if you want to write a book about a public figure and if you only use information that is already out there in the public then they can’t accuse you of defamation.

You can also quote them with attribution on things they said and you can also use transcripts from their interviews in order to be absolutely safe from legal trouble.

Apart from that, you must make sure that this information is positive and it will guarantee your safety when it comes to your books.

This information can be taken from government sources and this information can also be taken from media with the correct attributions.

If there is information out there that is public knowledge then it reduces the risk of you getting a case of defamation against you.

Hire A Lawyer or Legal Team

If you do not want to take any chances when it comes to your book about someone then the best kind of approach would simply be to hire a lawyer or a legal team.

You should make them go through the manuscript so that they can help you make the necessary changes so that you are legally safe.

Things can get even more complicated when book translations are involved and that is when you will truly appreciate the advice of your legal team.

However, you must only hire the services of a lawyer who specialises in things like Right To Publicity laws as well as defamation laws and libel laws.

But you must also understand that getting yourself a lawyer is not a complete guarantee of being immune to any kind of defamation case.

This is because the lawyer can only predict things for you but they can’t stop someone from filing a case of defamation against you.

They can of course fight it for you.

And if you still feel like you need expert advice when it comes to writing a book about someone then we are here for you.

This is because we are Orange Publishers and we are a legacy publishing company and we know all the ins and outs of book writing including writing a book about someone.

We will help you go through all the checklists to ensure that your book is lawful and you are legally immune from any kind of prosecution.

We will help you understand whether your manuscript can bring a defamation case on you or whether it is safe.

Along with that, we will also help you with the entire publishing process from the book cover design to the printing as well as publishing and even the copyright and much more.

We even take care of the book promotions and run promotional campaigns for our authors and even help our authors with author branding.

The best part about our publishing company is that all our operations at in-house and this means everything we do, we do it in our facilities.

We welcome you to come and publish your next book with us and we would love to help you create a bestseller.

Welcome to this amazing and informative blog where we bring out all the factors are distinguishing between foreword, preface & introduction.

We will help you understand the exact difference between preface vs foreword vs introduction so that the next time someone asks you about them, you can correct them with the right information.

This is also something you must know if you are ever planning on becoming an author because being an author is not just about writing skills and imagination, it is also about learning the basic technical details of books.

So, before you ask yourself the question of how to write a foreword or even the techniques for writing a preface, let us understand the difference between foreword, preface and introduction.

Let’s start with the definitions so that we can understand the very basics of what these mean.

Here Are the Definitions for the Foreword, Preface and Introduction

Foreword

A foreword is something completely different from a preface or an introduction because a preface and an introduction are written by the author. It can usually be found on both fiction and non-fiction books.

However, a foreword is not written by the author and this is not a question of whether it is traditionally written or not because this is something that the author never writes.

If an author decides to write it then it does not remain a foreword.

It is really written by someone who is very close to the author and the primary reason for a foreword is credibility because it is just like someone reputable endorsing a product.

The foreword usually contains some kind of context about the book or it can even contain some context about the author or the writing process of the book.

That is why, whenever you find a foreword at the beginning of the book, it is not only written by someone who is very close to the author but usually written by someone who is very reputable when it comes to that particular industry.

For example, if you are in the 1930s and decide to write a book on physics, the ideal person to write your foreword would be Albert Einstein.

It will provide credibility and endorsement to your physics book and it will also provide credibility to you as the author for being close to such a legend.

Preface

Before we tell you what is a preface, we would like to tell you that it is something written by the author and if your book needs to have a foreword then the preface comes after it and before the introduction.

Frankly, your book does not need a preface and if you do not want to include it in the book then you are not going to do something catastrophic.

This is because the preface is basically an introduction to why you wrote the book in the first place. It is not the introduction which is about the contents of the book but the preface is about why you wrote the book.

The preface can contain your motivation behind the book and it can also be a place where you mention all the techniques that you utilised for doing the research of the book.

You can think of it as an additional section where you can include different kinds of information regarding yourself as an author or also about the book.

It is actually rare to find a preface these days as the introduction gets the job done of introducing the author as well as the book and the socio-political and cultural or even historical background behind the book.

The primary difference between the preface and the introduction is just that the preface is more about everything related to the book and its creation and it can talk about the motivation of the author as well as other contexts for the book.

Readers tend to skip it.

Introduction

Let us finally come to the introduction of the book and it is sometimes confused with the preface simply because both serve as a kind of introduction to the book and both are written by the author.

However, the primary difference between the preface and the introduction is that the introduction is more focused towards the contents of the book.

This means the introduction sets up the stage for the reader to get into the book and is more of a guide so that the reader can understand the first chapter.

It is just like someone getting ready to run a race as they do a backhand motion just to get the momentum and that is the same thing with the introduction.

The introduction not only helps the reader understand the first chapter but it is more of an overview about the book itself rather than the creation of the book.

This means the introduction can talk about what is in the book and can also give an idea to the reader of what they are about to find in the book.

You can think of it like a hook but much more elaborate and much more personalized without any marketing lingo because it is written by the author.

This Is How You Write a Foreword, Preface and Introduction

Writing A Foreword

The thing you have to understand about writing a foreword is that it is not written by the author and when we say writing a foreword, we mean it has to be written by someone who is requested by the author to write it.

So, if you are someone very influential and or very close to the author and they have requested you to write it then this is for you.

The first part of the foreword should definitely be an introduction that will be there just so that you can introduce yourself because without that there is no use of a foreword.

If you want to have an effective foreword that actually helps your friend the author then you need to show your credibility first. It does it does not really have to be very long and it can be just a few lines or something less than a usual paragraph.

You can then move on to what you think about the book and the author and why everyone should read it and this is the section that offers credibility to the author.

You can write why you like the author and why you like the book and you can also talk in detail about your relationship with the author and why you think they are a good person or a qualified person for the topic of the book they have written.

You can then include a part on why you read the book and end with it and also tell the readers why they should as well.

It is also important to write down your name after the foreword as it is usually done like that traditionally.

Writing A Preface

Now, if you want to write a preface, you need to be the author and only write it if you really want to because you can skip the preface and go straight into the introduction because writing a preface is rare.

But if you really want to write it then you must understand one thing and it is that the preface is not the introduction and it is not really about the contents of the book.

Your preface should be about the process of writing that book.

That is why, when it comes to the preface, you should include the writing process and if your book has a lot of data then you should also include the research process.

You should talk about any kind of challenges that you might have faced during the writing of the book and you must also talk about things that motivated you to write the book.

The thing you must understand about the preface is that people usually ignore it just because it is usually boring. However, if you want to make it interesting then you can put in as many facts as you want and also try and keep it small.

You must also utilise this opportunity to showcase your passion for your book and if you have an emotional preface then people are more likely to read it.

So, if you decide to write a preface you just need to be passionate about it and do not think of any format and just write it as a piece of trivia for your readers.

Writing An Introduction

Sometimes people confuse the introduction with the preface but they are actually quite different if you think about it.

So, if you plan on writing the introduction of the book then you must understand that the introduction should definitely contain a few things.

The introduction should be a gateway to the book and it should help the readers understand all the context behind the book which can be in the form of historical context or cultural context or even about the different themes in the book.

The introduction should be such that anyone who reads understands what the book is about. It is also important to establish your author’s voice or writer’s voice in the introduction.

Along with that, you can also help the readers understand how the book is going to progress but it is completely up to you how much you want to divulge.

And you must make sure the introduction is like a sample to the actual book.

It is completely up for debate on how many spoilers you want to have in the introduction but it all depends on the author.

We hope you now understand the exact differences between a foreword as well as a preface and an introduction.

And if you have already written your book and want to publish it with the help of a legacy publishing company then we are here for you.

We are Orange Publishers and we are the fastest-growing as well as the leading book publishing company in India.

All our operations are in-house from book formatting, cover design, printing, copyright filing as well as publishing, book promotion and much more.

This means you are only going to get the finest level of quality as well as convenience with our services.

We welcome you to check out everything we do.

Common Foreword FAQs

What is the purpose of a foreword?

If we have to explain the purpose of a foreword in a single word then it has to be credibility. It is something that is not written by the author because it is written by someone who is close to the author and it can also be someone who is quite important or recognisable or even credible.

The foreword is simply used as an endorsement for the book that allows the readers to validate the credibility of the book based on who is endorsing the book.

It usually talks about the relationship between that credible person in the foreword and the author and it talks about why they want people to read the book.

Are you supposed to read the foreword?

If you really want to read it then you can because it will provide you extra context for the book from a very credible and reputed source.

While if you do not want to read it then you are not really going to miss anything about the book but reading the foreword is just like watching the making of a movie, if you do not see it then you are not going to miss the movie but people usually see it.

Reading the foreword is also like reading the reaction from someone who is not only very credible but also a reputable voice on that particular topic.

And it would not hurt to listen to what that kind of a voice has to say so if you really want to skip it then you definitely can but we would suggest you not to.

What is the difference between a foreword and a prologue?

The primary difference between the two is that the foreword is not written by the author and the prologue is definitely written by the author.

Keeping that aside, a foreword is usually a different perspective from someone who is very credible and who speaks about their relationship with the author and why readers should read the book.

You can think of the prologue as being something like an introduction that helps the readers get acquainted with the narrative of the book.

The foreword can speak about what the book is about from the point of view of someone who is not the author and also their observation about the author.

The prologue will only talk about the book and its different events and an introduction to them.

Who writes a foreword?

The foreword can be written by someone who is very close to the author and it can also be someone who is a prominent figure when it comes to the subject of the book.

The foreword can be written by prominent experts on the topic of the book; however, you can even find forewords written by people who are close to the author like family members or even friends.

That is usually the case for something like an autobiography or a non-technical book.

We can even see forewords written by co-authors and other people who have contributed to the book as well.

So, the primary thing to understand here is that everyone can write the foreword except the author.

Can you have 2 forwards in a book?

While it is not something that you see commonly or usually, nothing is stopping you from doing that and there are a few rare instances where we actually see more than one foreword.

This is usually the case when it comes to book translations and it might also be the case if we are speaking of special editions or reprints.

The book can have multiple forewords if it is written by a lot of people with a lot of contributors.

However, you can have multiple forewords in your book even if you are the only author and the reason for that is simple, you are the author and you can do whatever you want with your book.

Today we have a very interesting blog for you because we are going to talk about how to make an audiobook.

When we say how to make it, we mean how to do every preparation regarding the audiobook and how to record an audiobook and much more.

This blog or rather audiobook recording guide as well as audiobook creation guide will help you understand the nuances of audiobooks.

We will help you understand different audio recording techniques as well as narration tips that are instrumental to audiobook production.

We will also touch lightly upon recording equipment as well as things like voiceover skills and much more.

So, in order to understand audiobook recording as well as audiobook publishing, we need to understand what is an audiobook.

This is instrumental before we move want to audiobook narration as well as sound editing software and other important things like audiobook formatting.

So, let us understand what is an audiobook.

What Is Exactly an Audiobook?

When we talk about audiobooks it is very simple to understand and in fact, this explanation can be over in a single sentence.

An audiobook is a voice recording of a book and it is mostly digital but it can also be analogue in the form of records and cassettes. However, 99% of all audiobooks in the world currently are digital versions of books.

It is exactly like a normal book but instead of reading that book, you listen to the book. This means it is a regular book that is consumed through voice because someone is narrating it to you.

When we talk about audiobooks, they generally consist of audio files but they can also contain eBook files but that is rare. Sometimes eBook files are also added to the audio files so that the listeners can get different diagrams and different illustrations.

This is one of the downsides of audiobooks and it is just that people only have one medium to consume the book which is audio.

Audiobooks are usually available on different audiobook platforms such as Audible but they are also available as physical copies in the form of CDs and DVDs as well as cassettes. However, this is usually not the case in 2024.

These Are the Steps to Create an Audiobook

Now that we know what is an audiobook, it is important for us to understand the steps to create our own audiobook.

The reason why this blog is so important is because audiobook popularity is rising every day and every year and there might even come a time when audiobooks are going to be the dominant way of enjoying a book.

Step 1: Gather Everything You Need

The first and most important step is simply going to be gathering everything you need which means we are talking about the manuscript.

You might receive the manuscript as a whole or you can get different chapters based on the progression or it might just be a logistical issue.

Whatever the case may be, you need to get everything together that you are ever going to need during the recording so that each and every bit of source material is in front of you.

Review The Source Material

When you are doing that, you must make sure that the source material does not have any problems in it and it becomes even more important if you are trying to record an audiobook translation.

When it comes to translated manuscripts, it is very common to have problems with it and that is why you must also know language experts so that you can solve the problems before starting the recording.

Read The Manuscript Aloud

When you finally have the source material in front of you, the best thing you can do is to give it a reading so that you understand the flow and everything else about the story.

This will also provide you with an opportunity to practice your narration skills because if you are used to reading the story then it will save time in editing. This is because if you read it properly then it will result in fewer cuts during the recording.

Step 2: Plan The Recording

Planning never hurts because planning will help you ensure that you do not have to improvise during something as critical as an audiobook recording.

You can look at different recording strategies online or you can even formulate your own strategy if you have the experience to do it but you must make a few decisions regarding the recording.

Option 1: Record It Yourself

This is the best option we can think of because when you do not have to depend on a production agency or a professional narrator, you can be much more flexible with the schedule and planning.

It is actually easy to do audiobook recording and there are good professional software online that will help you do that.

Option 2: Hire A Professional

The second option is not really that bad if you think about it because a professional narrator will get the job done a lot faster and they will know how to do it.

Sometimes the professional narrator also comes with equipment because they carry their own equipment and their own software.

However, the only thing that you might worry about is going to be the cost but if your audiobook is successful enough then the costs will recover very fast.

Option 3: Audiobook Producer

When it comes to a professional narrator, they are not going to do everything most of the time and they might not have their own equipment or the software most of the time.

If you want professionals to do everything right from the recording to the compilation and produce a completed audiobook file for you then you need to find an audiobook producer.

It is just like getting a self-publisher that does everything for you.

Step 3: Plan The Technicalities

Now that you know who is going to narrate the audiobook, you need software and you need equipment because audiobook recording is all about the equipment you use.

One of the first things that we are going to tell you is to open YouTube and look at different professional audiobook setups. It helps to see how professionals do it.

Once you are done doing that, you can come back to this blog and decide on a few important things.

Software

If you plan on doing audiobook recording then you need to select the software. You will have a lot of choices when it comes to software and some options are free and some are paid.

You can choose a generic audio software that also lets you do audiobooks and most people actually do that.

You can quite easily utilise that kind of but there is also specialised software only for audiobooks that keeps track of chapters and other important elements and they help you to the final editing right from the point of recording.

The only thing you must make sure of is to choose a software that lets you export the files according to ACX standards. It is crucial if you want to publish them on Amazon.

Audio Equipment

Now that you have solved the problem of software, you need to think about the hardware. Lucky for you it is 2024 and you can get very high-quality audio from very affordable setups.

If your budget is very conservative then you can make do with any lav mic from Amazon and if your budget is a little better then you can choose any podcast mic.

And if you do decide to choose a podcast mic, you must also make sure that you do not skip the wind filters and pop filters as well.

There is actually no upper limit to high-quality audio equipment and if you want to spend even more then there are audio equipment worth millions of dollars as well.

Step 4: Choose The Recording Environment

When it comes to recording the actual audiobook, you need to choose the ideal location for audiobook recording.

That is why there are a few choices for you regarding the location of the audiobook recording.

Option 1: Own Location

The number one option might not be the easiest to set up but it is definitely going to give you a lot of freedom and also save you a lot of money.

We are talking about using your own location and that location can be your own room as well.  In order to get your room ready for audiobook recording, you need to remember something.

You need to have the absolute best quality noise-proofing. You can achieve that by getting some soundproofing foam online.

You can improve the situation of soundproofing by only recording at night when everything is quiet.

Option 2: Professional Studio

The second option is for someone who simply does not have their own location to record the audiobook or might not want to invest in soundproofing.

That is where we come to the option of renting a professional recording studio. This studio is going to have the absolute best kind of soundproofing.

This studio is also going to have additional audio equipment that you might need for recording such as mic stands, cables, etc.

While it is going to be cheaper than getting some soundproofing foam and doing all the work at your own location. But if you plan on doing a lot of audiobook recording then having your own place makes more sense economically in the long run.

Step 5: Preparation For Recording

The fifth step is only for people who plan on doing the audiobook recording themselves because if you have assigned someone else to do it then you do not really need to pay attention to this.

But if you are doing the narration yourself then this step is very important for you. We present you a few important tips that will help you have the best kind of voice for audiobooks.

Avoid Getting A Cold

One of the things that might ruin a voice is catching a cold and it is like having ice cream on a very hot day or it is like riding your bike in winter without any neck protection.

You must also avoid other kinds of basic things such as having cold water. These are general tips and they are just about using common sense to avoid getting a cold.

Forget You Are Recording

When you finally plan on recording, you must forget you are recording and there is a reason for that. If you think that and you have never done it before then your anxiety is going to mess up the recording and even change the tone consistency.

But if you think in terms of practice and if you think this is not going to be the final take and you simply record what you read aloud then it will have better results.

It is all about not getting nervous and just reading it in your natural tone.

Try Voice Exercises

There are a lot of voice exercises that news anchors and event anchors as well as singers try out and you should try those voice exercises.

You can get examples of these exercises on YouTube and you simply need to repeat what is being said on the screen.

Voice Modulation

When it comes to having the perfect voice modulation you must keep a few things in mind. You must make sure that your tone is the same throughout the recording.

You must also make sure that if you do the narration for more than one character then there must be a clear difference between the tones of two characters.

If you do not understand pacing then you must try and understand what it means and YouTube again is a good teacher.

You must also understand the reason why people listen to audiobooks is so that they can get a better sense of emotion and that is why you must improve your emotional range.

And finally, you must know when to breathe.

Step 6: The Recording Process

And finally, we come to the actual recording process. This step is important for you irrespective of the fact whether you are doing the recording yourself or you have hired a professional.

Before you start the recording, there are a few simple things you must keep in mind and these things will help you not run into problems during recording.

• You must make sure that all the source material is ready and in front of you so that you do not have any interruptions during the reading.
• Speaking of interruptions, you must also make sure that your phone is silent and that nobody is going to interrupt the reading process.
• If you are using a laptop for the software then you must have it plugged in and not just rely on battery power.
• Along with that, you can also have a cup of lemon tea nearby because it is good for the throat and is very refreshing especially if you are speaking for a long time.
• Before you start the recording you must definitely do test recordings to find out if the mic is on and if the recording levels are correct. You can use headphones to monitor the sound.
• It is completely up to you how you want to break up the recording based on chapters or pages or even time. But after you break it up, you must save the files in different locations. We recommend a physical location as well as cloud locations for added safety.

Step 7: The Editing Process

The editing process is going to be different for everyone and it will definitely be different for someone who is doing it for the first time compared to someone who is a professional.

But you must take your time during the editing and compilation process. This is the step where you add additional sound effects.

You can also do additional sound enhancements and tune the tonality of your voice. You can also do noise reduction but if you have good soundproofing and a clean recording the nthis is not really necessary.

You can also add music if you want but we would suggest you use it wisely.

And then comes the finalisation that includes publication and distribution. You have a few choices regarding publication with Audible being the best option. You can also choose Kobo or Apple Books. OverDrive is also a good option.

Then comes all the documentation and book registration and publishing and keywords and all that stuff.  We would need an entire blog to talk about that.

We hope this blog will help you create your own audiobook and we wish you the best of luck in your endeavour.

However, if you feel like this process is too complicated then we are here for you. We are Orange Publishers and we are the fastest-growing book publishing company in India with a complete in-house setup regarding publishing as well as every other operation like audiobook creation.

We are among the very few legacy publishing companies that offer audiobook creation services as well We work with some of the finest voice artists internationally as well as the best audio setups.

We welcome you to visit our website to check out everything we do.

Common Audiobook Creation FAQs

Why should you make an audiobook?

The reason why you should make an audiobook is quite simple and it is to do with popularity. Audiobooks are one of the most popular ways of reading a book nowadays.

Everyone is investing in audiobooks and every author is releasing an audiobook version of their books.  Big production giants are moving into the audiobook territory.

And most importantly, it is easier to publish an audiobook compared to publishing a physical book or even an eBook.

Can I make my own audiobook?

You can definitely try to make your own audiobook and this entire blog is all about that. All you need is a little bit of research.

It is just about understanding the process and creating your own process that suits your needs. You do not need expensive audio equipment or professional-grade software to create an audiobook.

All you need is the willingness to try out audiobook creation for the first time and see how it goes for you.

How much do audiobook narrators make?

It all depends on the narrator because someone like Stephen Fry might even make millions and someone who is new might not even make enough for a month’s subsistence.

It is the same with audiobooks as it is with every other industry because if you are new to the industry then your payment is not going to be good.

But if you are a popular narrator or if you are already recognisable as an actor as someone else and you are moving into audiobooks then you can expect better payments.

What is the best app for recording audiobooks?

You can try out Audacity because it is a multipurpose app that lets you not only record audiobooks but do everything related to audio.

The best part about Audacity is that it is free and open-source which means you do not have to worry about security and safety issues.

It does have a steep learning curve and you might need some time to get used to it.

Can you record an audiobook on your phone?

While we do not recommend it but you can definitely try it out because it is definitely possible to do it. It helps if you have a phone with a lot of RAM and processing power.

It might not be the most efficient way of doing it but there are apps that will let you create audiobooks right on your phone.

We bring you yet another blog where we talk about some of the finest book publishers in a particular region and today, we have chosen the city of Patna.

This ancient and historic city is full of culture and is also home to some of the finest book publishers. Furthermore, it is home to some of the most avid readers who value a good book.

That is why we bring you this list of the top 10 book publishers in Patna and when we say the top 10 book publishers in Patna, we mean the publishers that are popular in Patna.

Some of these publishers might be situated in Mumbai and some might be situated in Kolkata and others might be situated in Patna.

The criterion for this list is simply that they have to be popular in Patna and have a strong market presence in the book markets of Patna.

Having said that, this is our list and you might agree or not choose to agree with some of the names in the list and you might have your own suggestions.

We would love to go through your suggestions and maybe update this list if it convinces us.

So, let us start this journey of uncovering some of the finest book publishing companies in Patna that have managed to stay relevant for their readers.

Top 10 Book Publishers in Patna

Orange Publishers

If you are looking for the absolute best when it comes to book publishing in Patna then Orange Publishers is the answer because they have been one of the most prominent names in the entire book publishing industry in Patna.

They publish nearly every kind of book from every genre you can think of and they are a very good option for you if you want to get your book published through a legacy publishing company.

They provide the convenience of a self-publishing company with the value proposition of a traditional publishing company.

They do every kind of book in all formats whether you want it published on Amazon as a physical book, an audiobook or even an eBook.

All their operations at in-house which means you get uniformity of quality when it comes to their services. They do nearly everything from book cover designing to the printing and publishing and even the promotion of the book.

You can definitely choose their services and you can definitely check out their books if you want to buy high-quality books in Patna.

• Website – https://orange-publishers.com/
• Contact Number – +91-9830050132 | +91-9830330809
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – Ground Floor, 98, 37-A, Gopal Lal Tagore Road, Sarat Kanan Pally, Nainan Para, Baranagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700036

Swamy Publishers

Central Government jobs are the most popular jobs in Bihar and that is why if you look at the book publishing industry in Bihar and Patna you are going to find more textbook readers than casual readers on average.

That is where come to Swamy Publishers because they are the number one Central Government rules and regulations books publisher in Patna.

These kinds of books are very popular not only for existing Central Government employees but also for people who want to study for different competitive exams for Central Government jobs.

This publishing company is not only popular but also very reliable and if you have a need for getting high-quality rule books for Central government staff then you should definitely check them out.

• Website – https://www.swamypublishers.com/#/index/main
• Contact Number – +91-44-24 93 8365
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – 236, R.K. Mutt Road, R.A. Puram, Chennai – 600 028

Navneet Publishers

Well, who doesn’t know Navneet Publishers because they are not only one of the most loved book publishers in Patna but all over India.

This is because they publish children’s books and that is exactly what they are famous for. They publish books for children for casual reading as well as educational books for different boards of education.

They publish different genres of textbooks and study material and they are a very reliable source of getting high-quality books.

However, if you want to publish with them then that is a different story because they are a legacy publishing company and they do not do self-publishing at all. But you can definitely try and reach out to them for traditional publishing.

• Website – https://navneet.com
• Contact Number – +91 22 66626565
• Contact Email –  [email protected]
• Address – Navneet Bhavan, Bhavani Shankar Road, Dadar (W). Mumbai – 400 028. India.

Crossword Publishing

At number 4 we have a very reputable as well as a very established book publisher in Patna as they have been publishing for nearly 3 decades.

They publish a lot of kids books and books for young adults and they are also known for publishing fiction and nonfiction books.

Apart from that, they also do a lot of business and management book publishing and you can definitely find a lot of noteworthy books from reputed names in the publishing industry.

The simple reason why they are at number 4 is because they have a very niche audience which means if you fall into that category then you can try and publish with them.

They are also a traditional publishing company which means you then forget the idea of self-publishing with them.

• Website – https://www.crossword.in/
• Contact Number – +91 8530206759(WhatsApp)
• Contact Email –  [email protected]
• Address – Crossword Bookstore, City Centre Mall, Unit No. CCPT C0302, 3rd Floor, Block-C, Opp. Lodhipur Fire Station, Patna-800001, Bihar

Gita Press Publishers

Patna is a city of culture and religion and that is why we had to include this name in the list of our top 10 book publishers in Patna.

Gita Press has one of the largest reader numbers not just in Bihar but all over India as they publish historical religious books.

That is why if you ever need high-quality books related to Hinduism then you should definitely try them out as they are the number one source of religious books in India.

Having said that, if you plan on publishing your own book with them then it definitely has to be on the topic of religion and still it is going to be very difficult to publish with them.

But you can definitely get in touch with them and try your luck and see if you can publish with them since they are as traditional as it gets when it comes to publishing companies.

• Website – https://www.gitapress.org/
• Contact Number – +91-8188054403
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – Gita Press, P.O. Gita Press, Gorakhpur (273005), Uttar Pradesh, India

Arihant Books

In our list of the top 10 book publishers in Patna, we bring you another prominent name when it comes to popular book publishers in Patna.

We are talking about Arihant books as they are the primary source of books when it comes to educational textbooks.

They publish books for everything from medical entrance exams to competitive exams as well as school curriculum books and engineering entrance and much more.

They also publish books for government recruitment exams and everything related to education and exams. This might give you an idea of why they are at number 6.

They only published a certain type of book from a certain genre. They are also not a self-publishing company which means it is very difficult or nearly impossible to publish your book with them even if it is from the educational genre.

• Website – https://www.arihantbooks.com/
• Contact Number – +91-11-40546380
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – 4577/15, Daryaganj, New Delhi, Delhi 110002

Disha Publication

As you have noticed, we are continuing the theme of educational book publishers in Patna because Bihar produces the greatest number of Civil servants and Central Government employees in India.

This means people are very passionate about government exams and competitive exams and that is why the number 7^th name on our list is so popular.

Disha Publication is a standard name when it comes to exam preparation books and study materials because they publish books for UPSC as well as NEET and even JEE.

Along with that, they also publish textbooks for schools and you can definitely get books for schools and colleges as well as government job exams with them.

However, they are a traditional publishing company and it might be difficult to publish with them even if you are an educational book writer.

• Website – https://www.dishapublication.com/
• Contact Number – +91- 011-49842349 / 50
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – A-23 FIEE Complex, Okhla Phase II New Delhi-110020

Penguin Books

Penguin and Orange are a permanent name if we ever create any list that talks about any top 10 book publishers because of their influence in the publishing world.

Penguin Books are one of the most popular publishers in India and they have some of the biggest names when it comes to authors publishing with them.

They publish classics of literature as well as modern fiction books but there is a reason why they are all the way at number 8.

It is simply because they are a legacy traditional book publishing company which means it is nearly impossible to publish something with them without the proper connections or reputation.

But you can definitely try out your luck.

• Website – https://www.penguin.co.in/
• Contact Number – 01244785600/ 01204689600
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – DKMindmill Corporate Tower, 3rd floor, Plot No. 24A, Sector 16A, Film City, Noida, UP 201301

Gullybaba Publishing House

At number 9 we have yet another very specific publishing company that only publishes specific kinds of books.

You might have guessed the kind of publisher this is because we are continuing the theme of listing publishers that publish educational textbooks.

This is also a publisher that does just the same thing because GullyBaba only publishes books for distance learning students and IGNOU.

They have one of the best selections of college textbooks and study materials for students appearing for IGNOU exams and but that is just about it.

This is the only reason why they are at number 9 and it is because you do not have a lot of options and also due to the fact that they are a traditional publishing company.

It is very nearly impossible to publish with these kinds of companies especially if you are a new author.

• Website – https://www.gullybaba.com
• Contact Number – +91-9350849407
• Contact Email – notavailable
• Address – 2525/193, First Floor, Tota Ram Bazar, Near Hanuman Temple, Tri Nagar, Onkar Nagar-A, 110035, Delhi, India

Neeraj Books

And finally, at number 10 we have Neeraj Books and they are a prominent name when it comes to every kind of educational textbook in Patna.

They are very popular with numerous educational institutes and they publish textbooks as well as sample papers and question banks.

Additionally, they also do children’s books and they also published books for different subjects in IGNOU and others.

They publish a very particular kind of book and that is why if you are planning on publishing fiction and non-fiction casual reading books with them then you are out of luck because they only do educational book publishing.

They are a traditional publishing company and they also do not have any provision for self-publishing.  Apart from that they are a very reputable name in Patna.

• Website – https://www.neerajbooks.com
• Contact Number – +91-8510009872, 8510009878
• Contact Email – [email protected]
• Address – GT Karnal Road, Industrial Area, Delhi-110033

We hope this list helps you choose your favourite book publisher in Patna if you want to publish your next book.

And if you do decide to choose us then we would be delighted to help you bring out your ideas and masterpieces to the world.

All you have to do is give us a call and we will take care of everything else and provide you with a publishing experience that combines the reliability of traditional publishing with the simplified process of self-publishing.

Nonfiction books come in all shapes and sizes and if you are an author or meaning to become one and publish your book then it is very important for you to know the types of non-fiction books commonly in circulation.

That is why we bring you this blog where we help you learn about nonfiction books and all the common types of nonfiction books along with examples of nonfiction books.

While we do not have any specific section for nonfiction books’ meaning and general history but non-fiction books in general are books that are based on fact and data.

The more we explain and define these types of books, the more you will be able to understand this category of books and all its genres

So, let us look at the different genres and subcategories of non-fiction looks.

These Are the Types of Non-Fiction Genres

We are going to break down nonfiction genres into two primary categories and that is going to be narrative and expository non-fiction.

Narrative Non-Fiction

Biographies, Autobiographies and Memoirs

This is going to be the first category of narrative nonfiction simply because this is primarily narration rather than stating facts.

There is going to be a single person who is going to narrate a lot of things about their life or even talk about the life of someone else in narration.

This is still considered nonfiction simply because it is fact-based and talks about something that really happened in reality rather than imagination.

If we talk about narrative nonfiction then this is probably the first thing that will come to anyone’s mind and let us talk about a popular example.

Example:

• “The Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank

If we talk about this genre then we have to talk about one of the most impactful and one of the most renowned autobiographies ever created in the world.

You probably know about this but it is an autobiography about Anne and she is a Jewish girl who is hiding with her family during the Nazi occupation.

Crime Literature Books

Crime literature or true crime literature as it is popularly known as, is about criminal cases and it is about journalists trying to uncover the truth behind different crimes.

While it might be expository in nature stating facts but it is presented in a narrative structure with the journalist following different investigations and legal proceedings.

There is definitely storytelling in play and it can definitely be something like Sherlock Holmes but only based on reality and something that actually happened.

Example:

• “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote

If we talk about true crime then we have to talk about this because it is one of the pioneering works of narrative non-fiction crime novels.

It talks about specific crimes and also explores the justice system and delves deep into the trial of the criminals.

Capote uses extremely good storytelling and produces something that is a hallmark when it comes to this genre.

Travel Literature Books

Travel literature is also a quite popular genre of book and especially the narrative type of nonfiction literature.

When we talk about travel literature we do not just mean travel guides because these guides do not have a lot of narration in them and only talk about practical travel tips and much more.

But travel literature is just like travel vlogging but in a book format and is an acute record of travel experiences and narration about the experiences and self-reflection and much more.

Example:

• “The Great Railway Bazaar” by Paul Theroux

If you like trains and if you like to know what it was like to travel from Europe to the Middle East and even India and South Asia then this is the perfect novel for you.

This book has everything from culture to encounters with incredible people and very deep and personal observations.

This is truly one of the most captivating examples of travel literature in the world.

Environment literature

And finally, we have environmental literature which talks about environment preservation and different issues regarding the conservation of nature.

While it is a rare genre in the category of non-fiction but it is still a remarkable category of literature simply because it talks about very important issues.

That is why if you care about the environment then you should truly check this out if you manage to find a good book about it.

Example:

• “The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World” by Peter Wohlleben

The name can be a mouthful but if you explore this novel then you are going to learn so much about trees and how they communicate and how ecosystems form.

This is a book not just for anyone interested in the environment but really for everyone because this book is a treasure trove of knowledge about our environment.

The best thing about this book is that it looks at trees from the perspective of living things that interact with each other just like us.

Expository Non-fiction

Historical Non-fiction

When we talk about historical expository nonfiction we do not mean textbooks because sometimes they can be confused with historical nonfiction but we mean books that dive deep into sociological as well as political context of history.

These can be history books about historical figures and they can be history books about different situations of the past as well.

This is properly the most popular kind of non-fiction book because it deals with facts and deeds and that is why they are highly regarded.

Example:

• “The Guns of August” by Barbara W. Tuchman

This is a very important historical non-fiction book that talks about the events that led to World War 1.

This is the kind of book that talks about the political situation of that time and also talks about the different ideologies and the different structures of power in Europe before World War 1 and how everything led to the Great War.

Essay

Well, there is not much to talk about essays because you know how important they can be to literature because they can be about every topic possible.

They help in stabilizing arguments and they help inform society by talking about different topics in an analytical manner.

In fact, essays are one of the oldest forms of nonfiction and they can be informative but at the same time persuasive as well.

Example:

• “The Souls of Black Folk” by W.E.B. Du Bois

Now this is one collection of essays that is truly magnificent in dealing with topics like racial identity and equality for African Americans in the USA.

This is a collection that has been so influential that nearly every influential American has read it in some form or another.

This is the essay book that American presidents read and it is something that you should read as well.

Science Novels

In our quest to find expository non-fiction genres, we bring you one of the most popular types of nonfiction novels.

Science novels or popular science as it is also known are slowly but surely becoming one of the most popular categories for young people all over the world.

This is because these novels talk about some of the most complex and perplexing ideas about the universe and science in a non-scientific way that is understandable by everyone.

These novels or books should not be confused with textbooks because they are not.

Example:

• A Brief History of Timeby Stephen Hawking

If we want to talk about science novels then this has to be the first and one of the most influential examples in the world.

This book deals with black holes and the Big Bang and the origin of time and space and so much more.

It definitely helps to have a degree in quantum physics if you want to completely understand this book but you can still try it out and it will be just as interesting.

Philosophy

When it comes to philosophical non-fiction books, this is quite a genre because the legacy of non-fiction philosophical books goes back centuries if not millenniums.

Every thinker of every generation who has ever written a book falls into this category.

You can expect everyone from Marcus Aurelius to Nietzsche in this category of nonfiction books and you should definitely give them a try because they have the power to change the world and if not the world then at least your perspective on life.

Example:

• “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius

If we have to talk about philosophical non-fiction books then we have to talk about this book that talks about the belief system and reflections of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.

This is the perfect example of a book that talks about deep reflections that are stoic in nature.

Religious Books

This is quite a popular category when it comes to nonfiction expository books because religious books are always in demand.

You can find these kinds of books from every major faith in the world and they are sometimes written by the preachers of the faith.

These books can be sometimes written by someone outside the faith who is trying to learn more about that religion. You can even categorise these books into motivational books and self-help books as well.

Example:

• “Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion” by Sam Harris

If you want to explore spirituality without going into religion and power and politics then this is a very good book to read.

If you are an atheist then you are going to like this book even more because it talks about spirituality from a very scientific perspective without the involvement of religion.

Sociological And Political Books

While these can be categorized into philosophical books but they are a little bit different from physical books.

This is because sociological and political books go deep into society in a more political and even economic context and explore different situations in societies.

These kinds of books are more academic in nature and they can be released by independent organisations and researchers and sometimes even by government institutions to help understand different issues in society.

Example:

• “The Communist Manifesto” by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

You don’t have to agree with this book to read this book because this is one of the most influential books of the 20^th century for better or worse.

This book is primarily a sociological book that talks about society in general and while this book also goes into philosophy but it is very much a sociological and political book that talks about class divide and important issues.

Motivational Books

When we talk about nonfiction books we simply cannot ignore the impact of motivational books and self-help books.

These kinds of books can also be classed into the category of philosophical books but they should have their own class in our opinion.

These kinds of books are primarily written for motivation and to help individuals improve their life and their outlook on life and much more.

While it is debatable how effective they are but they are definitely popular and people do read them.

Example:

• “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by James Clear

This is a fantastic book and if someone really follows this book and its guidelines then they can definitely bring a positive change in their life.

And even if you do not agree with the ideas in the book you can simply pick up a copy of Atomic Habits from your nearest bookstore and just give it a read because it is a good read.

Textbooks

We thought this had to have its own because they are definitely one of the most read genres if you can even call it that.

You can even call textbooks it’s on sub-category because there is so much that you can include within this category of books and it can be anything from the book of a toddler to the book of a PhD student.

This is probably the most popular and the most readily available type of book in the world because this kind of book is not for casual reading.

Example:

• Anything that you might have read in school can be categorised as a textbook and if you are still in school then you need to open your backpack and take out anything and it will be a textbook.

Cookbooks

This is one of the oldest and one of the most traditional types of non-fiction expository books out there in the world.

These kinds of books can be just about recipes and they can also be history books that talk about society as well as the origin of recipes and food.

This is a rabbit hole because cookbooks are a treasure trove of information and may start with a recipe and end with the political situation or the societal situation of an empire or civilization.

They are highly influential and you can get them in every language in the world.

Example:

• “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly” by Anthony Bourdain

If you have to talk about cookbooks then we have to talk about something by Anthony Boudain, one of the greatest legends in the culinary world.

This is not just a cookbook but it is a book that talks about the entire restaurant industry and behind the scenes of the industry.

Parenthood Books

This is a very unique category of nonfiction books that not only speaks about motherhood but parenthood as a whole.

These books can be in the form of books on how to be parents and also books on things to avoid as parents.

These kinds of books are not only very popular but actually very helpful for new parents who are trying to figure out what is parenthood for the first time.

Example:

• “The Montessori Toddler: A Parent’s Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being” by Simone Davies

If you want to learn about the Montessori style of raising a child then this is the perfect book for you.

It will definitely help you understand how to help your child grow in a supportive and educational environment full of growth and understanding.

Business Books

Business books are exactly what they sound like and they talk about business and economics and other important aspects of knowledge like investing and management etc.

Business books can talk about how to manage businesses and they can also talk about different historical events in the world of business such as the 2008 financial crisis.

Business books can be anything you want and it can be about the global economy or a regionalised economic understanding of business.

Example:

• “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” by Simon Sinek

If you want to understand business and leadership and organisation and if you want to imbibe those skills before you start a business, this is the perfect book for you.

This book will help you understand the relationship dynamic between clients and companies and will also help you understand how to manage employees and do excellent organisation.

Fitness and Diet Books:

The name is self-explanatory but we are still going to help you understand what kind of books these are because these can be books recommended by your nutritionist.

These can be books about exercise and these can be books about healthy lifestyles and so much more.  They will help you focus on your health and develop good eating habits and good lifestyle habits.

These kinds of books can also be used by people who are into exercise and fitness and these books can help you gain a deep understanding of muscle development and much more.

Example:

• “The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet” by Robb Wolf

You might have probably heard about the Paleo diet because this book is just about that and it will help you understand how our diets have evolved from our ancestors to the modern human being.

This book offers quite a different perspective on diets and health and will definitely help you understand the science behind a good diet and how to conserve energy and lead a healthy lifestyle.

DIY and Crafts

If you are into art and you want to start a business by creating your own art then this is the perfect kind of book for you.

If you are into recycling things that other people throw out such as bottle caps and other household items into art then this is the kind of book you are going to love.

Do-it-yourself(DIY) books will help you with everything and not just make something that looks good but is also very functional.

Example:

• “The Big-Ass Book of Crafts” by Mark Montano

If you want a book that has everything about arts and crafts as well as do-it-yourself(DIY) projects and if you are a true crafter then this is the perfect book for you.

It has excellent step-by-step instructions that are surely going to improve your arts and crafts skills by a lot.

Then there are books on learning languages but language learning paperbacks are not as popular because of learning apps and how can we forget children’s nonfiction books?

Then we also have comedy books and books on jokes and so much more. There are so many genres that we need a part 2 to truly explore non-fiction books.

We hope this blog helps you understand everything you need to know about the different kinds of nonfiction books.

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Common Non-Fiction Books FAQs

Is non-fiction a genre?

No, non-fiction is not a genre and it is a category of books that are based on fact and reality rather than imagination and fiction.

Within non-fiction, there are many genres and subgenres. And they go on and on.

What Are The Types Of Nonfiction?

When it comes to nonfiction, you basically have two subtypes and they are narrative and expository. Within them, you have a lot of genres.

These can be in the form of historical books as well as philosophical books and biographies and autobiographies and educational books such as textbooks and so much more.

You can have books on philosophy and you can have books on music and art as well as culture and anything and everything you can think of that is based on reality.

How Many Nonfiction Genres Are There?

There is no definite answer to this because some people say that there are 25 genres in nonfiction and others say there are 30.

Some people can categorise both fiction and nonfiction into nearly a hundred genres and this is why the number of genres is just a subjective way of looking at things.

You can have very few categories and you can have a lot of categories.