ScholarGram
A free platform for publishing scholarly works. This service has been retired and no longer accepts new submissions.
What ScholarGram Was
ScholarGram was an open, free platform to publish scholarly works including theses, dissertations, research papers, project reports, conference proceedings and journals as print and eBooks.
Research compiled after years of work often sits unread on library shelves. ScholarGram aimed to bring that work to the forefront so it could be retained indefinitely, shared more widely, and, where it sold, earn royalty for the author. Authors owned the copyright, set the list price, and could track sales and royalties through a self-service dashboard powered by White Falcon Publishing’s print-on-demand platform.
How It Worked
For reference only. New submissions are not accepted.
Sign up
Create a ScholarGram account on the self-service dashboard.
Submit book details
Upload files and metadata for the scholarly work.
Review and approve
Our team checked that files were print-ready, usually within 1 to 2 business days.
Sell and track
Order author copies, monitor sales and royalties, and optionally add premium services.
What Free Publishing Included
Historical overview of the free self-service offer. These terms no longer apply to new works.
Academic works
Theses, dissertations, research papers, project reports, conference proceedings and journals.
Print-on-demand
Print books available in India on the WFP Store, with eBooks worldwide on Amazon Kindle on the free plan.
Author owns copyright
Copyright stayed with the author. There was no exclusive lock-in to ScholarGram.
Author sets list price
List price could be any amount above cost. Sales and royalties were tracked on the dashboard.
Never out of print
POD inventory meant titles stayed available as long as the author continued the arrangement.
Optional global distribution
Wider print distribution (India, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan) was available as a paid add-on, with ISBN when required.
Premium Services (Historical)
Authors could publish free via the dashboard, or pay for professional add-ons. Similar services remain available through our main catalogue.
Interior design
Layouts and templates reviewed by our design team.
Cover design
Custom covers matched to the type of scholarly work.
eBook conversion
Kindle, Google Play, Kobo, Scribd and similar platforms.
Editorial
Copy editing and proofreading with author review of changes.
Book marketing
Optional campaigns and promotional support.
Author website
Author and book sites for series and supplementary material.
ISBN assignment
Available when global distribution was required.
Global distribution
Wider print channels beyond the free India + Kindle footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions
How the retired platform worked, for historical context.
What types of books could I publish through ScholarGram?
Scholarly works such as theses, dissertations, research papers, project reports, conference proceedings and journals, as print and eBooks.
How much did it cost to publish through ScholarGram?
Authors could publish for free using the self-service ScholarGram dashboard. Premium services (design, editing, marketing and so on) were available at a charge if required.
Did I need an ISBN to publish through ScholarGram?
No. An ISBN was not required for free publishing. If the author wanted global distribution services, an ISBN was required.
How many copies did one need to purchase upfront?
The author did not need to purchase any copies upfront.
Did the author get a discount on their own books?
Yes. The author was charged only the cost price of the book, while the list price applied to the market.
What royalty percentage was offered?
For the Indian edition, ScholarGram offered 70% profit share for books sold on the WFP Store and 35% profit share for books sold on other channels (such as Amazon.in, Flipkart and Paytm). Profit share is the difference between list price and cost, after applicable channel fees where relevant.
How was transparency assured for sales and royalty?
Authors could monitor sales and royalties directly through the ScholarGram dashboard.
Who fixed the list price of the book?
The author could set the list price at any value above the cost price of the book.
How often were royalty payments made?
Royalty payments were made either when the royalty balance exceeded Rs 1000 or at the end of each quarter.
Who owned the copyright for books published through ScholarGram?
Copyright of books published through ScholarGram lay with the authors.
Was the author tied to ScholarGram after publishing?
No. Because copyright stayed with the author, there was no exclusivity requirement. Authors were free to republish through other platforms.
When could the book appear for sale online?
Once a book was submitted, the team reviewed files within 1 to 2 business days to confirm they were print-ready. If everything was in order, the book was approved for publication on ScholarGram. Listing on sales channels followed approval and production setup.
How long did book delivery take?
For standard shipping, up to 2 weeks. With expedited shipping, delivery could be made within 5 days.
What payment modes were available?
Payments for book orders and premium services were accepted through an online payment gateway (credit card, debit card or net banking).
What colour, binding and size options were available?
Colour options: black & white interior with colour cover; colour interior with colour cover (premium).
Binding options: perfect binding (paperback); case binding (hardcover).
Multiple trim sizes were offered, consistent with White Falcon Publishing print options at the time.
What paper was used for interiors and covers?
For black & white interiors, 70 to 80 GSM white or natural shade paper. For colour interiors, 130 to 170 GSM art paper. For paperback covers, 280 to 300 GSM art board.
What were the minimum and maximum page counts?
Minimum 24 pages and maximum 600 pages.
How many copies were printed for sales?
ScholarGram used White Falcon Publishing’s print-on-demand platform. Inventory was kept for online sales channels and replenished regularly so titles stayed available.
Can I still submit to ScholarGram?
No. ScholarGram has been retired and we are no longer accepting new submissions. Please use our publishing plans or contact us to publish with White Falcon Publishing.
Publish with White Falcon Today
We are no longer accepting new submissions to ScholarGram. If you want to publish a book with White Falcon Publishing, please use our standard publishing plans.