Dear Readers,

Dear Readers,

Writing a book? Easy!

Publishing a book? Easier!

Self-publishing? Easiest of all!

But distribution without an established publisher ? 

Ah, that’s the Everest of the literary world !

Very difficult!  Extremely difficult!!

If books could walk on their own, life would be simpler!

Now, if the content is original, inspiring, and useful, 

It will eventually find its way to readers,

Like water finding its path downhill!

But patience is the secret ingredient.

To bridge the gap, I’ve been sharing my thoughts through blogs.

Yet, let’s be honest: a blog is like a cup of tea, while a book is the full buffet!  

So, when the chapters were ready, I thought,

Why not knock on the doors of established publishers?

And so I did.

Some sent their format of proposal.

Some said, "We do not accept any unsolicited material. We only accept submissions sent to us via a literary agent."

I contacted the literary agents.

Proposals for publishing  Value-Based Leadership have been submitted to Publishers and Contact Agents where required.

Some publishers promise decisions in 4 weeks, some in 8, and a few in 6 months.

Publishing houses clearly run on geological time scales!

Am I in a hurry? Not at all.

But you, Dear Readers, will have to wait with me.

Meanwhile, let’s stay connected here,

Because every Great Book begins as a conversation!

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @ Dec 26,  2025

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