Our Story · New Delhi · Est. 2021
We are Wordly Wise Publishers — an independent literary house founded in New Delhi on the conviction that extraordinary writing, wherever it originates, deserves a home equal to its ambition.
Founded by Chandni Mathur, a publishing and media professional with over 22 years of experience, Wordly Wise was built for Indian authors who refuse to settle — for less editorial care, less marketing support, less transparency, or less of anything their work deserves.
“We offer end-to-end publishing services, from manuscript editing and book design to global distribution and author brand building. But more than a service provider, we are a publishing partner — one that believes in your work from the first page to the last reader.
This is the story of how we got here. And why we do what we do.”
2021
Year Founded
150+
Titles Published
20+
Countries Reached
A Selection of Our Published Titles
Chandni Mathur
Founder & CEO, Wordly Wise Publishers
New Delhi · India
Meet the Founder
Chandni Mathur’s relationship with the written word began early. Growing up with a deep love for literature across languages, she went on to build a career that would span over two decades at the intersection of publishing, editorial work, and media — developing an intimate understanding of what it truly takes to bring a story from manuscript to reader.
After 22 years of shaping narratives, developing authors, and working across India’s publishing and media landscape, Chandni founded Wordly Wise Publishers in New Delhi in 2021. The conviction behind that decision was simple and absolute: Indian authors deserved a publishing house that would treat their work with the same seriousness, care, and global ambition as any world-class literary publisher — and she intended to build it.
The first manuscript Wordly Wise acquired came through an open submission from a first-time author. That decision — to begin not with established names but with an unheard voice — set the philosophy that has governed every acquisition at Wordly Wise since.
Today, Chandni leads the Wordly Wise team across editorial, design, marketing, and rights — personally involved in every publishing decision the house makes. She still reads every manuscript that arrives through Wordly Wise’s open submission window. Because for Chandni, publishing was never about volume. It was always about finding the right story and giving it the home it deserves.
Chandni Mathur
Founder & CEO
Wordly Wise Publishers, New Delhi
Our Journey
From Conviction to Catalogue: 2020 – 2026
The Decision
After over two decades working at the intersection of publishing, editorial work, and media across India, Chandni Mathur made the decision that would define the next chapter of her career — and India's literary landscape. The conviction was clear: Indian authors deserved a world-class publishing house built entirely for them. She set about building it.
Wordly Wise is Founded
Wordly Wise Publishers opened its doors in New Delhi with a single, uncompromising mandate: to be the publishing partner Indian authors had always deserved. From day one, the house operated on open submissions — no literary agent required. The very first manuscript acquired came from a first-time author who submitted through that open call. That decision set the philosophy that governs every acquisition at Wordly Wise today.
Open Doors, Open Submissions
Wordly Wise formalised its open submission policy across all writing categories — fiction, non-fiction, self-help, business, poetry, and regional writing. Manuscripts arrived from across India: from major metros and from small towns that rarely saw themselves reflected in mainstream publishing. The breadth of voices that came through confirmed exactly why Wordly Wise was built the way it was.
Reaching Readers Everywhere
Wordly Wise established its full global distribution network, placing titles on Amazon India, Bookswagon, and international retail and digital platforms across 20+ countries. The catalogue crossed 150 published titles, and 100+ authors had entrusted Wordly Wise with their work — each one published with the editorial rigour and marketing care the house was founded to deliver.
Building Authors, Not Just Books
Launched the Wordly Wise end-to-end Author Services Programme — bringing professional manuscript editing, award-worthy book design, targeted marketing campaigns, author brand building, and fully transparent royalty management under one roof. The programme was built on one principle: that an author's success beyond publication day is the publisher's responsibility, not an afterthought.
The Story Continues
Wordly Wise enters its fifth year as one of India's most author-focused independent publishing houses — built on editorial integrity, transparent practices, and an unwavering belief that every great story has a reader waiting for it somewhere in the world. The open submission window remains open. The next voice is out there. We are reading.
The Decision
After over two decades working at the intersection of publishing, editorial work, and media across India, Chandni Mathur made the decision that would define the next chapter of her career — and India's literary landscape. The conviction was clear: Indian authors deserved a world-class publishing house built entirely for them. She set about building it.
Wordly Wise is Founded
Wordly Wise Publishers opened its doors in New Delhi with a single, uncompromising mandate: to be the publishing partner Indian authors had always deserved. From day one, the house operated on open submissions — no literary agent required. The very first manuscript acquired came from a first-time author who submitted through that open call. That decision set the philosophy that governs every acquisition at Wordly Wise today.
Open Doors, Open Submissions
Wordly Wise formalised its open submission policy across all writing categories — fiction, non-fiction, self-help, business, poetry, and regional writing. Manuscripts arrived from across India: from major metros and from small towns that rarely saw themselves reflected in mainstream publishing. The breadth of voices that came through confirmed exactly why Wordly Wise was built the way it was.
Reaching Readers Everywhere
Wordly Wise established its full global distribution network, placing titles on Amazon India, Bookswagon, and international retail and digital platforms across 20+ countries. The catalogue crossed 150 published titles, and 100+ authors had entrusted Wordly Wise with their work — each one published with the editorial rigour and marketing care the house was founded to deliver.
Building Authors, Not Just Books
Launched the Wordly Wise end-to-end Author Services Programme — bringing professional manuscript editing, award-worthy book design, targeted marketing campaigns, author brand building, and fully transparent royalty management under one roof. The programme was built on one principle: that an author's success beyond publication day is the publisher's responsibility, not an afterthought.
The Story Continues
Wordly Wise enters its fifth year as one of India's most author-focused independent publishing houses — built on editorial integrity, transparent practices, and an unwavering belief that every great story has a reader waiting for it somewhere in the world. The open submission window remains open. The next voice is out there. We are reading.
And the story continues — one manuscript at a time.
Open Submissions
Your manuscript has been waiting long enough.
We are ready to read it.
At Wordly Wise, our submission window is not a formality or a filtering exercise. It is the most important door we keep open — because some of our most meaningful publishing relationships began exactly where you are standing right now.
We do not require a literary agent. We do not require prior publications or industry connections. We require only one thing: a manuscript you believe in. Our editorial team reads every submission personally, with genuine attention and an open mind — because we know that the next story worth telling could arrive from absolutely anywhere in India.
No agent. No introduction. No gatekeeping. Just you and your work.
No agent required · Free to submit · Response within 4 weeks
How do I submit my manuscript to Wordly Wise Publishers?
Wordly Wise Publishers accepts direct manuscript submissions through their open submission window — no literary agent or prior publishing experience required. Submissions are free, open to all genres, and read personally by the editorial team. Authors can submit directly through the website.
Does Wordly Wise Publishers accept manuscripts from first-time authors?
Yes. Wordly Wise Publishers actively welcomes manuscripts from debut and first-time authors across all genres. No agent, introduction, or prior publication history is required to submit.
How long does Wordly Wise Publishers take to respond to manuscript submissions?
Wordly Wise Publishers aims to respond to all manuscript submissions within 4 weeks of receipt.
How It Works
Submitting Your Manuscript Is Simpler Than You Think
Prepare Your Manuscript
You will need a complete or substantially complete manuscript, a one-page synopsis that captures the heart of your story, and a short author biography. That is all. No literary agent. No prior publications. No industry connections. If your manuscript is ready to be read, we are ready to read it.
Accepted formats: .doc, .docx, .pdf · All genres welcome · No submission fee
Submit Through Our Portal
Our open submission window accepts manuscripts across all genres — fiction, non-fiction, self-help, business, poetry, and more. Once submitted, your work goes directly to our editorial team. No intermediaries, no automated filters, no form rejections without a reading. Every submission is opened and read by a real editor at Wordly Wise.
Submissions open year-round · Acknowledgement sent within 48 hours
Receive an Editorial Response
Every manuscript submitted to Wordly Wise receives a considered editorial response — not a form letter. We aim to respond to all submissions within four weeks. If we see something in your work worth discussing, we will tell you exactly what we see, why it excites us, and what the next step looks like. If it is not the right fit at this time, we will tell you that honestly too — with as much useful feedback as we can offer.
Response within 4 weeks · Personal editorial feedback · No form rejections
Begin Your Publishing Journey
If we decide to move forward together, you will be introduced to your dedicated editorial partner and receive a clear, plain-language publishing agreement to review at your own pace. From that point, you are not just an author we are publishing — you are part of the Wordly Wise family. And we take that seriously.
Dedicated editorial partner · Plain-language contract · Full transparency
How do I submit a manuscript to Wordly Wise Publishers?
To submit a manuscript to Wordly Wise Publishers, prepare your complete manuscript, a one-page synopsis, and a short author biography, then submit through the online portal. No literary agent is required. All genres are accepted and submissions are free.
How long does Wordly Wise Publishers take to respond to submissions?
Wordly Wise Publishers aims to respond to all manuscript submissions within 4 weeks with a personal editorial response — not a form rejection letter.
Does Wordly Wise Publishers charge a manuscript submission fee?
No. Submitting a manuscript to Wordly Wise Publishers is completely free of charge.
“The next great literary voice from India is out there right now — writing in a language we have not yet published, from a city we have not yet visited. We are listening.”
— Chandni Mathur, Founder & CEO, Wordly Wise Publishers