What BecomeShakespeare.com does

BecomeShakespeare.com, operated by One Point Six Technologies Pvt Ltd (also doing business as Wordit Content Design Editing Services Private Limited), is a Mumbai-based self-publishing platform incorporated in 2013 that delivers end-to-end book publishing services to authors across India and ten international markets. The company's core offering is tiered Publishing Packages that bundle manuscript editing, cover design, interior layout, ISBN allocation, print production, and global distribution, supplemented by three standalone editorial tiers — Proofreading (INR 0.5/word), Basic Editing (INR 0.6/word), and Extensive Editing (INR 1.0/word) — plus a freemium Free Evaluation service. Each author is assigned a dedicated project manager who coordinates the workflow from manuscript submission through to retail availability on more than 20 platforms including Amazon's nine country storefronts (US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands), Flipkart, Google Play Books, iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Rakuten Kobo, Scribd, Smashwords, and Indian specialty retailers.

The underlying technology stack is built on WordPress with WooCommerce powering the e-commerce storefront and book shop, Razorpay for payment processing, and Basecamp for project coordination and manuscript tracking. The Wordit Art Fund subsidizes publishing package costs for qualifying authors, functioning as a community-building mechanism and an affordability differentiator that is repeatedly emphasized in customer testimonials. The company's product surface extends beyond publishing into author tools (Royalty Calculator), content hubs (Learning Space, Publishing Landscape), and additional services (book marketing, translation), while a 4.6/5 Google rating across 89 reviews and 50+ named author testimonials provide social proof.

The business model combines one-time publishing package sales, per-word editorial service fees, and ongoing book retail revenue with royalty pass-through to authors. Go-to-market is hybrid: a self-serve e-commerce website for package purchase combined with inside-sales-led project manager coordination, supplemented by referral partnerships (Leadstart Publishers), event participation, content marketing, SEO, and author word-of-mouth. The company is privately held, bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, and operates with an estimated 11–50 employees from its registered office in Wadala (E), Mumbai.

Name

BecomeShakespeare.com

Legal name

One Point Six Technologies Pvt Ltd

Website

https://becomeshakespeare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BecomeShakespeare.com, operated by Mumbai-based One Point Six Technologies Pvt Ltd, is a self-publishing platform offering end-to-end editing, design, printing, marketing, and global distribution services to aspiring and professional authors across India and ten international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Self-Publishing Services

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Book Publishers (513130)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Book Printing (2732)

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Publishing Platforms (KDP-style Marketplaces & Portals) (MPAJAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Editorial & Production Services (Copyediting, Proofreading, Formatting, Typesetting) (MPAJAJAG), Cover Design, Illustration & Book Interior Design Services (MPAJAJAH), Author Marketing, PR & Launch Services (Ads, Book Tours, Influencers) (MPAJAJAL), Author Website, Storefront & Direct-to-Reader Commerce (D2C Sales) (MPAJAJAE), Author Service Marketplaces & Aggregators (Vetting, Bundled Services) (MPAJAJAB), Print-on-Demand Enablement for Indie Authors (Book POD & Fulfillment) (MPAJAJAD), Author Business Tools & Analytics (Royalty Tracking, Pricing, Keyword/Market Research) (MPAJAJAO), Self-Publishing & Author Platforms (BPAMAJAF)

Keywords

• Self-publishing services
• Book editing services
• Book publishing packages
• Book distribution services
• Author support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Publishing Package Sales: Authors purchase publishing packages (tiered offerings) that include editing, cover design, interior layout, ISBN, and distribution. These are one-time package purchases with varying levels of service.
2. Book Sales (Retail): Authors' books are sold through the BecomeShakespeare.com shop and through global distribution partners. Revenue from book sales flows to the platform with royalties passed to authors.
3. Additional Editorial Services: Optional add-on services including proofreading, basic editing, extensive editing, and translation services, charged per word (INR 0.5–1.0 per word).
4. Marketing Services: Additional book marketing services offered beyond the core publishing packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels14 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BecomeShakespeare.com is an end-to-end self-publishing platform that provides authors with editing (proofreading, basic editing, extensive editing), cover and interior design, ISBN allocation, print and ebook production, and multi-channel global distribution. The platform sells tiered Publishing Packages bundled with optional add-on editorial and marketing services, complemented by the Wordit Art Fund that subsidizes publishing costs for qualifying authors and a direct e-commerce Shop for retail book sales.

Product overview

BecomeShakespeare.com is a self-publishing platform operated by One Point Six Technologies Pvt Ltd., offering authors a comprehensive ecosystem to publish and distribute books globally. The core offering centers on Publishing Packages available at multiple price tiers, supplemented by a Wordit Art Fund that enables more affordable access to publishing services. Editorial support is delivered through three service levels—Proofreading (INR 0.5/word), Basic Editing (INR 0.6/word), and Extensive Editing (INR 1/word)—plus a Free Evaluation option for manuscript assessment. The platform also provides a Shop/Collection for sales across Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Biography, and Self-Help categories, a Royalty Calculator for earnings projections, and educational resources through Learning Space and Publishing Landscape sections. Marketing services and translation capabilities are offered as additional add-ons. Payment processing is handled via Razorpay integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wordit Art Fund: A fund/program that enables subsidized publishing packages for authors

Products and services

• Publishing Packages Tiered self-publishing service bundles that combine editorial services, cover and interior design, ISBN registration, print and ebook production, and multi-channel global distribution for individual authors seeking to publish a book. Available at multiple price points, with the Wordit Art Fund subsidizing costs for qualifying authors.
• Proofreading Final-stage language review for manuscripts that checks for typos, grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, uniform appearance, and style sheet compliance. Priced at INR 0.5 per word with a 1-week timeline. Targets authors needing a clean, error-free manuscript.
• Basic Editing Copy editing service where editors review manuscripts line by line to clean up grammatical, phrasing, and punctuation errors while maintaining a specified house style. Reduces mistakes, incorrect usages, repetitions, clichés, long sentences, and jargon. Priced at INR 0.6 per word with a 1-3 week timeline.
• Extensive Editing Comprehensive editorial package covering structural, developmental, and copy editing with detailed analysis by domain experts. Addresses plot-holes, logical issues, contradictions, characterization problems, factual errors, and syntactical problems to deliver a market-ready book. Priced at INR 1 per word with a 4-6 week timeline.
• Free Manuscript Evaluation Free feedback service for authors to assess manuscript editing requirements. Authors submit a synopsis and chapters and receive an evaluation within 72 working hours, with an optional detailed sample evaluation using track changes for manuscripts up to 3,500 words.
• Book Marketing Services Marketing services offered as an add-on beyond the core Publishing Packages to help authors promote their published books and reach wider audiences.
• Royalty Calculator Self-serve calculator tool that allows authors to estimate potential royalty earnings based on book pricing and distribution parameters.
• BecomeShakespeare.com Book Shop Direct e-commerce bookstore operating on becomeshakespeare.com (powered by WooCommerce), offering the full catalog of titles published through the platform across Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Biography, and Self-Help categories. Individual book prices range from INR 99 to INR 1,499.

Quantifiable outcome

• Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 89 reviews, with authors consistently praising transparency, timely project management, and quality of final product.

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, supporting and minor.

• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBooks are distributed through Amazon's global marketplace network covering 9 country sites: Amazon.com, Amazon.in, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, Amazon.fr, Amazon.de, Amazon.es, Amazon.co.jp, Amazon.com.mx, and Amazon.nl, making Amazon the most prominent distribution partner across the widest geographic reach.
• FlipkartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBooks are distributed through Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce platform, enabling domestic Indian readers to purchase printed and digital books.
• Google PlaystoremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEbooks are distributed through Google Play Books, providing global digital access to readers on Android and web platforms.
• iBooks / Apple BooksmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEbooks are distributed through Apple's iBooks platform for global digital sales to Apple device users.
• Barnes & NoblemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for the US market through the Barnes & Noble online and physical retail platform.
• Rakuten Kobo / Rakuten OverdrivesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution through Rakuten Kobo ebook store and Overdrive for library channel access, expanding reach to digital readers globally.
• ScribdsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution through Scribd's digital reading subscription platform for discoverability among subscription readers.
• Leadstart PublishersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner who has recommended authors to BecomeShakespeare for self-publishing services. An author testimonial specifically mentions being referred by Leadstart Publishers.
• SmashwordssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEbook distribution through Smashwords, an indie author distribution platform that feeds into multiple retail channels.
• Crossword, Title-waves, Oxford Bookstore, Odyssey BookstoresupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialty Indian bookstore partners for physical retail distribution within India, providing access to readers who prefer browsing physical bookstores.
• Dailyhunt, KitabKhana, RediffsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndia-focused digital platforms for localized domestic ebook distribution and discovery within the Indian market.
• Snapdeal, PaytmsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdditional Indian e-commerce and digital payments platforms for book sales to domestic Indian consumers.
• RazorpaysupportingTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing gateway used on the checkout page for collecting payments from customers purchasing books and publishing services. Supports credit/debit cards and net banking.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Draft2Digital: Indie author ebook distribution and formatting service that aggregates distribution to dozens of global retailers (Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, libraries via OverDrive). Offers similar multi-channel self-publishing enablement with a pure-software (no human PM) model.
• Westbow Press: Self-publishing imprint of Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins), offering tiered publishing packages (editing, design, marketing, distribution) to Christian and general-market authors. Direct analog of BecomeShakespeare's package-and-PM model, scaled with a major publishing parent.
• Smashwords: Ebook-focused indie author distribution platform feeding into Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and library channels. A distribution partner of BecomeShakespeare and a competitor for the same indie author wallet share.
• Lulu Press: Global self-publishing platform offering print-on-demand, ebook distribution, and editorial services. Targets the same indie author segment with tiered publishing packages, similar to BecomeShakespeare's Wordit Art Fund model.
• Balboa Press: Self-publishing imprint of Hay House offering tiered publishing packages (editing, design, marketing, distribution) with a dedicated author support model. The closest structural analog to BecomeShakespeare's end-to-end service-led self-publishing business.
• Notion Press: India-based self-publishing platform offering end-to-end publishing packages (editing, design, ISBN, distribution) to aspiring authors. Closest direct competitor to BecomeShakespeare with an overlapping Indian customer base, similar package model, and comparable INR pricing.

Broad incumbents

• IngramSpark: Ingram Content Group's global self-publishing and distribution platform providing ISBN registration, print-on-demand, and distribution to 40,000+ retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent bookstores. Competes on the same global multi-channel distribution value proposition.
• Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): Amazon's free, global self-publishing platform that lets authors publish ebooks and paperbacks directly to Amazon's marketplace. The largest and most established incumbent in self-publishing; also one of BecomeShakespeare's key distribution partners, creating both a partnership and competitive tension.

Regional players

• Leadstart Publishing: India-based publishing house offering traditional publishing, self-publishing, and author services. Mentioned in BecomeShakespeare's data as a referral partner that has routed authors to its platform, confirming direct competitive overlap in the Indian market.
• Srishti Publishers: India-based traditional and self-publishing house operating primarily in the Indian market, offering both publishing services and retail distribution. Comparable to BecomeShakespeare on India-focused author services and regional-language capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/beshakespeare
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/becomeshakespeare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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