PUBLISHING

Writing the future we deserve.

Stories can change lives. At Queer Ink, publishing is more than producing books. It is about ensuring that we write, share, discover, and remember important queer Indian lives and stories.

Our publishing work follows two pathways: we create carefully considered publications from archives and collections, while Swabhimaan supports independent creators in developing, publishing, and owning their work on their own terms.

Illustrated vintage postcard reading 'Greetings from India', showing a copy of Out! Stories from the New Queer India, a red Indian post box, a stack of old books, a fountain pen and old photographs.

Two Pathways. One Purpose.

QUEER INK PUBLISHING

From the Archives

We transform carefully curated archival collections into books that preserve and share the histories of queer lives, communities, and movements in India.

These publications draw on oral histories, manuscripts, photographs, correspondence, organisational records, and other archival materials—making them accessible to readers, educators, researchers, and future generations.

SWABHIMAAN

Creative Autonomy through Financial Independence

Swabhimaan supports independent creators in developing, publishing, and owning their work on their own terms. Through practical support, mentorship and independent distribution, creators build sustainable practices beyond a single book.

BEYOND THE BOOK

A book keeps working long after it is published.

  • Reach readers worldwide
  • Generate royalties
  • Open new opportunities
  • Build a lasting legacy

FROM ARCHIVES TO BOOKS

Today’s books become tomorrow’s history.

We transform archival collections, research and lived histories into books that bring queer histories alive.

WHY QUEER INK?

Publishing stories. Preserving histories.

  • Independent creators at the centre
  • Stories preserved for the future
  • Connecting books, knowledge and readers

Our Works

Cover of Out! Stories from the New Queer India
Out! Stories from the New Queer IndiaEdited by Minal HajratwalaAsk us for a copy
Cover of The Wisest Fool on Earth
The Wisest Fool on EarthR. Raj RaoBuy on Amazon
Cover of All My Masters: An East-West Encounter
All My Masters: An East-West EncounterHoshang MerchantBuy on Amazon
Cover of Queer Potli
Queer PotliEdited by Pawan DhallAsk us for a copy
Cover of Gulabi Baghi
Gulabi BaghiEdited by OwaisBuy on Amazon
Cover of A Play of Light
A Play of LightRuth VanitaBuy the ebook
Cover of The Scholar
The ScholarNiladri R. ChatterjeeBuy the ebook
Cover of An Evening Rainbow
An Evening RainbowKuhu Sharma ChananaBuy on Amazon

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Your Publishing Pathway

From your story to a book you own

You write. We walk with you. You remain in charge.

Your Story Matters

Tell us about your manuscript or idea. We read every proposal and reply.

Shape Your Book

Editing and design support are available if you want them, as optional extras.

You Own Your Work

Copyright stays with you. You give Queer Ink the rights to distribute your book.

Bring It To Life

Every book is published in agreed upon format/s.

Connect Globally

Readers find your book on Amazon, Libby and other channels around the world.

Sustain Your Work

Royalties are shared as set out in your agreement, and the book keeps earning after launch.

Ready to begin?

Have a manuscript, an idea, or a book taking shape? Let’s work out what comes next.

How we choose what to publish: Editorial Policy.