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The Bound
Publishing Course

India’s first course on book,

We are training the next generation of editors and creative industry professionals

Includes 100 hours of LIVE sessions from 40+ industry professionals | Advanced sessions across 3 Specializations | Capstone Project | Placement Assistance

Applications for 2026 open now!

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Kickstart Your Career in Publishing!

The Bound Publishing Course gives you the skills, networks, and opportunities you need to not only enter but make a mark in India’s growing creative industries.

  • Evaluating manuscripts
  • Structural, copy, and line editing
  • Commissioning books and articles
  • Literary agenting
  • Managing content teams
  • Running marketing and PR campaigns
  • Creating digital publications
  • Book-to-screen adaptations
  • Publishing rights and partnerships
  • Building creative enterprises
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The Bound Publishing Course Will Give You

100 hours of teaching time for rigorous, holistic learning

Direct learning from 40+ industry experts, based on years of professional experience

Chance to secure jobs and internships through the recruitment drive

Test different roles within the industry to see what suits you best

Career panels, resume, and interview assistance

Graded assignments, reading material, and exercise sheets

Grow your professional network and presence

Lifetime access to Bound’s alumni network and community of creative professionals

10% off on all Bound Academy offerings

A certificate that gives you credibility in the publishing industry

Cost to attend: 72,000

+ GST (payable in instalments)
Only 50 seats available

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The Course Structure

  • Phase 1: Foundation

    A comprehensive overview designed to help students develop a foundational understanding of the publishing ecosystem. Covers all aspects of book, magazine, and digital publishing.

  • Phase 2: Specializations

    Participants choose one specialization to gain advanced knowledge based on their desired career track: Book Editing, Marketing & PR, and Creative Entrepreneurship.

  • Phase 3: Capstone Project

    For the grand finale, the cohort applies their acquired knowledge and works in teams to simulate the operations of a publishing or creative company. Tests the ability to work collaboratively within a creative organisation in India.

  • Phase 4: Recruitment Drive

    Interview with India’s biggest publishing and creative companies

5th September 2026 – 20th December 2026

Cohort size: 50 seats

Cost: 72,000 + GST (payable in instalments)

Rolling applications. First batch of acceptances will be sent on 15th June.

8 hours of teaching time per week

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM IST

Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM IST

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Learn from India’s Leading
Publishing Professionals

Arcopol Chaudhuri
Managing Editor, Rights & New Media

HarperCollins India

Arunava Sinha
Co-Director, Ashoka Center for Translation

Ashoka University

Disha Naik
Former Marketing & Digital Manager

Penguin Random House

Salil Deshpande
Head of Editorial Content

Condé Nast India

Shreya Ahlawat
Assistant Commissioning Editor
Sangeetha Menon
Rights Manager

Tulika Publishers

Michelle D’costa
Author & Editor
Sayantan Ghosh
Editorial Director

Simon & Schuster India

Naveen Valsakumar
CEO

Notion Press

Hemali Sodhi
Founder

A Suitable Agency

Pranika Sharma
Co-Founder & Editorial Director

The Bombay Circle Press

Sahil Sharma
Founder

Clueless Literary Consultants

Rupal Vyas
Independent Editor and Proofreader
Ankur Warikoo
Author and Entrepreneur

WebVeda

Atika Gupta
PR and Brand Communication Consultant

Our Faculty Work at India's
Leading Creative Companies

Our Alumni Are
Making Their Mark Across Industries

Our Alumni Are
Making Their Mark Across Industries

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Hear From Our Alumni

“Thank you for this course, the assignments, the mentorships, and the friendships I have made. Signing up for this was easily one of the best decisions I have made in 2024.”
— Krishita KandoiCopy Editor, HarperCollins
— Krishita Kandoi
“The course was incredibly insightful, but what I valued most was how the assignments and presentations helped me become more confident in my own ideas. I still refer to my TBPC notes almost every day.”
— Ananya Endow Assistant Copy Editor, Fingerprint Publishing
— Ananya Endow
“The Bound Publishing Course gave me a strong introduction to the publishing industry in India. Specialising in Book Editing, I gained a deeper understanding of different editing styles and the intricacies of working on a book. The course also created a unique space for learning directly from industry veterans. ”
— Dhvani ShahJunior Editor, Karadi Tales
— Dhvani Shah
"I think there's no doubt such care and devotion comes from a lot of passion for the field and the work. I struggled quite a bit to find a substantial, thorough publishing course in India, and I think you've done more than just fit the bill."
— Tanvi DateyAssistant Editor, Springer Nature
— Tanvi Datey
“From being curious about the publishing industry to learning about its workings from insiders and professionals, this course has been truly enlightening and fulfilling. The faculty have been so kind, so welcoming and so honest. I am so glad I found a lovely community when all I expected was to learn more about publishing. ”
— Aishwarya Aji MattammelEditorial and Marketing, Unibrow Stories
— Aishwarya Aji Mattammel
"Bound’s Publishing Course gave me the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on insight into the publishing industry. With guidance from the team and guest faculty, I explored different aspects of publishing while specializing in marketing and PR through campaign creation. The encouragement and support throughout the program made the experience truly invaluable."
— Radheye Thakker Publishing Intern, AFTERIMAGE Press
— Radheye Thakker
“As someone who has been entertaining ideas of starting a magazine and publishing house, the capstone project was just the need of the hour. It gave me an insight into what it takes to start a company and keep it going. I was also able to dabble in something I previously hadn't done a whole lot of design with this project and I got the opportunity to work with brilliant women. Couldn't have asked for anything better.”
— Parvathi AjithContent Marketing Specialist, Notion Press
— Parvathi Ajith
"My experience of the Bound Publishing Course has been nothing short of amazing. As someone who had absolutely no idea about the publishing industry, I now feel equipped with so much knowledge and clarity that I can confidently start my professional journey in that direction."
— Zalak Shah Former Marketing Specialist, Booknerds
— Zalak Shah
“This course has been a treasure trove of knowledge: teaching me about writing, editing, marketing, and PR. I've learned something new every single day. Beyond the skills, it brought me the sweetest, most genuine friendships with an incredible group of people from my cohort. I’m deeply grateful to the coordinators and the amazing guest lecturers who generously shared their expertise and inspired us throughout. I'm endlessly thankful to Bound for this opportunity.”
— Mansha SharmaExecutive Assistant, Founder's Office, Usawa Literary Review
— Mansha Sharma
"Thank you for being the non-gatekeeper-y custodians of such knowledge and opportunities! It is a super well-oiled machine that you run and I wish you all great success in your journeys."
— Ananya BhardwajContent Manager, Wonderchef Home Appliances Pvt Ltd
— Ananya Bhardwaj
“I would definitely recommend this course. If you want to get into the publishing industry, The Bound Publishing Course is the way to go!”
— Madhav MehrotraFormer Editor, Cactus Communications
— Madhav Mehrotra
“The curriculum of this course was unmatched in comparison to the other options available in this field and the topics covered have been relevant, realistically useful and promising for various kinds of professionals and students seeking a breakthrough in the publishing world. I'm thankful to Bound for having facilitated a platform like that for me!”
— Veni KhareFormer Super Locavore, The Locavore
— Veni Khare
“Thank you for this course, the assignments, the mentorships, and the friendships I have made. Signing up for this was easily one of the best decisions I have made in 2024.”
— Krishita KandoiCopy Editor, HarperCollins
— Krishita Kandoi
“The course was incredibly insightful, but what I valued most was how the assignments and presentations helped me become more confident in my own ideas. I still refer to my TBPC notes almost every day.”
— Ananya Endow Assistant Copy Editor, Fingerprint Publishing
— Ananya Endow
“The Bound Publishing Course gave me a strong introduction to the publishing industry in India. Specialising in Book Editing, I gained a deeper understanding of different editing styles and the intricacies of working on a book. The course also created a unique space for learning directly from industry veterans. ”
— Dhvani ShahJunior Editor, Karadi Tales
— Dhvani Shah
"I think there's no doubt such care and devotion comes from a lot of passion for the field and the work. I struggled quite a bit to find a substantial, thorough publishing course in India, and I think you've done more than just fit the bill."
— Tanvi DateyAssistant Editor, Springer Nature
— Tanvi Datey
“From being curious about the publishing industry to learning about its workings from insiders and professionals, this course has been truly enlightening and fulfilling. The faculty have been so kind, so welcoming and so honest. I am so glad I found a lovely community when all I expected was to learn more about publishing. ”
— Aishwarya Aji MattammelEditorial and Marketing, Unibrow Stories
— Aishwarya Aji Mattammel
"Bound’s Publishing Course gave me the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on insight into the publishing industry. With guidance from the team and guest faculty, I explored different aspects of publishing while specializing in marketing and PR through campaign creation. The encouragement and support throughout the program made the experience truly invaluable."
— Radheye Thakker Publishing Intern, AFTERIMAGE Press
— Radheye Thakker
“As someone who has been entertaining ideas of starting a magazine and publishing house, the capstone project was just the need of the hour. It gave me an insight into what it takes to start a company and keep it going. I was also able to dabble in something I previously hadn't done a whole lot of design with this project and I got the opportunity to work with brilliant women. Couldn't have asked for anything better.”
— Parvathi AjithContent Marketing Specialist, Notion Press
— Parvathi Ajith
"My experience of the Bound Publishing Course has been nothing short of amazing. As someone who had absolutely no idea about the publishing industry, I now feel equipped with so much knowledge and clarity that I can confidently start my professional journey in that direction."
— Zalak Shah Former Marketing Specialist, Booknerds
— Zalak Shah
“This course has been a treasure trove of knowledge: teaching me about writing, editing, marketing, and PR. I've learned something new every single day. Beyond the skills, it brought me the sweetest, most genuine friendships with an incredible group of people from my cohort. I’m deeply grateful to the coordinators and the amazing guest lecturers who generously shared their expertise and inspired us throughout. I'm endlessly thankful to Bound for this opportunity.”
— Mansha SharmaExecutive Assistant, Founder's Office, Usawa Literary Review
— Mansha Sharma
"Thank you for being the non-gatekeeper-y custodians of such knowledge and opportunities! It is a super well-oiled machine that you run and I wish you all great success in your journeys."
— Ananya BhardwajContent Manager, Wonderchef Home Appliances Pvt Ltd
— Ananya Bhardwaj
“I would definitely recommend this course. If you want to get into the publishing industry, The Bound Publishing Course is the way to go!”
— Madhav MehrotraFormer Editor, Cactus Communications
— Madhav Mehrotra
“The curriculum of this course was unmatched in comparison to the other options available in this field and the topics covered have been relevant, realistically useful and promising for various kinds of professionals and students seeking a breakthrough in the publishing world. I'm thankful to Bound for having facilitated a platform like that for me!”
— Veni KhareFormer Super Locavore, The Locavore
— Veni Khare

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Who should apply?

Students and recent graduates

looking to enter the industry and build meaningful careers

Early-Career Professionals

working in publishing and looking to deepen their knowledge and skills

Professionals looking to switch careers

and find ways to utilize their skills and strengths in these industries

Aspiring Entrepreneurs

who want to build creative brands and businesses

Application Process

1st June, 2026
We review incoming applications and send out acceptances on a rolling basis. First round of acceptances goes out on 15th June, 2026.

16th Aug - 4th Sep 2026
The new cohort receives course information and materials to start their learning journey!

Sep - Dec 2026
Participants embark on a learning experience from the best in the industry

Oct 2026 - Jan 2027
We share job and internship opportunities from our recruitment partners and offer placement assistance to the cohort

31st Jan 2027
The new graduates receive their grade cards and certificates and officially join the Bound Alumni Network!

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Still have doubts? Find the answers to Frequently Asked Questions here.

We Have Built the Writing Ecosystem in India

We are one of the first companies to launch writing retreats, mentorship programmes, and free publishing resources for writers in India.

50,000+

Active community
members

50

partnerships with
India’s leading
publishers & content companies

800

Edited books

7000

Creators
mentored

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Live classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

We have reserved two seats for exceptional students from the Akanksha Foundation. We are not offering any other scholarships at the moment.

We have a no refund policy.

You will be given a certificate after the successful completion of the course. Also, feel free to mention the course in your CV and application.

There will be graded assignments in the Foundation and Specialisation Phases. You will have to complete 75% of assignments, have 50% attendance, and complete the capstone presentation to pass this course.

Students will be divided into groups and will have 2 weeks to prepare. Each group will function as a publishing house and each student will play a role: editor, marketer, etc. Each group will present its business model and innovative book ideas in front of a special panel of judges.

Unfortunately, no. All sessions will be live.

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