Daastan
A publishing house in Pakistan, working in Urdu and English since 2016. We take a book from manuscript to ISBN, print and bookshelf — and pay the author a royalty on every copy sold.
978-627-526 · 978-969-696
Authors published by Daastan
30 of 475 — a different few every visit
Out in the world
book launches, festivals and literary eveningsAbout Daastan
Daastan exists because talent has never been the scarce thing in Pakistan — access has. A writer with a finished manuscript and no contacts had nowhere obvious to take it, and we set out to be that place.
We handle a book end to end: editing, cover and interior design, an ISBN from our own registered block, printing, and distribution to bookshops and online. Royalties are paid on every copy sold and tracked on a dashboard the author can open any day of the week.
A book does not end at the printer, so neither do we. Launches, literary evenings and festival appearances put our writers in front of readers, and a title stays on sale long after its publication day.
Authors who published with Daastan
Earlier Pakistani writers could only dream of getting published. Now it is easier with the more than supportive team of Daastan which is now more of a family to me. Amazing experience publishing my first book with Daastan.See the original post
An excellent publishing house with a team of cheerful people that is ever ready to help emerging writers for the love of literature. Wish you success to infinity and beyond!See the original post
Their solid commitment to facilitate emerging writers in Pakistan is worth every ounce of praise. Immensely happy and grateful to have my first book published through this commendable publisher that is truly one-of-a-kind in the country.See the original post
In the press
Interviews, launch coverage and reviews of books we published.
جبرِ مسلسل ازمحمد جہانگیر بدر - Daastan
ہر ناامید اور مایوس شخص کو اچھے دنوں کے آنے کی امید دلاتی یہ کتاب بلاشبہ اپنی نوعیت میں منفرد ہے۔ بُرا وقت ہمیشہ آزمائش بن کر آتا ہے اور ہر آزمائش انسان کو منزل سے ایک قدم اور قریب کر دیتی ہے۔
Launching ceremony of 'From Partition to Pioneer' held
LAHORE: The launching ceremony of a book titled "From Partition to Pioneer”, "focusing on the life and services of...
الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن - Daastan الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن Book Blogs
الفاظ بہت زیادہ طاقت رکھتے ہیں۔ لفظوں کی طاقت اوران کااثر ایک حقیقت ہے۔ ایک لفظ کسی کی پوری زندگی تبدیل کر دیتا ہے، الفاظ جہاں زندگی دیتے ہیں وہی زندگی چھین بھی لیتے ہیں اسی لیے کہتے ہیں الفاظ کا استعمال سوچ سمجھ کر کرنا چاہیے۔
The Crystal Chaos by Amal Usman - Daastan
It is a giant pack full of friendships, thrillers, science, unique ideas, and more. The novel is written beautifully and in well-knitted form, you will get easily attracted to it even at the beginning of the story.
Syed Husain Momin Zaidi: Poetry Volume 1 Reflections with Daastan. - Daastan
Interview with Syed Husain Momin Zaidi on Poetry Volume 1 Reflections discussing writing journey and working with Daastan.
I'll meet you there by Aateqa Hashmi - Daastan
I'll meet you there is a poetic book that leaves its readers stunned, to say the least. It was published fairly recently and beautifies the world around us. The book's theme caters to multiple topics and since it is set in modern times and written as poetry, it leaves a lot to be imagined by the readers. The readers are creatively transported into an entirely different world that is beyond the human imagination.
Medical fraternity pays homage to Prof Bashir Ahmed
"Ishq Ilham Hai" Book Launch Event & Highlights - Daastan
Explore Ishq Ilham Hai, a spritual love poetry, book launch events & highlights, featuring inspiring session and many recpected guests
Faizan Jalal Shares Zephr Blew Journey with Daastan
Interview with author Faizan Jalal sharing insights on his book, inspiration, writing journey, and experience with publishing.
Books by Daastan
585 titles
وہ بہری نہیں تھی؟ - Wo Behri Nahin Thi?- Book About Disability
Muhammad Jahangeer Badar
جبرِ مسلسل - Jabr e Musalsal- Best Personal Development Book
Muhammad Jahangeer Badar
What readers say
about books from this publisherThis book surpasses countless in terms to it's authentic content and the expertise if the author is indeed unmatched, in terms that how she bridges the spiritual plain with material world... İt's truly fascinating... İ learned a lot from it, and highly recommend it for all seekers of light and love!!!
Giving meaning of life to a broken person and in the most comforting way. Speaking about the real mercy of Allah for us. I recommend it to every person who think they cannot move on with life or they have lost their meaning of life in some way or the other.
"Engineering for Humanity" is a fantastic and inspiring read. It does a great job of showing how engineering isn't just about structures and circuits, but about using those skills compassionately to solve critical global challenges and truly uplift communities. A hopeful book for any aspiring changemaker.
From their books
Submissions
Open to submissions
- Type
- Self publisher
- Languages
- Urdu, English
- Preferred genres
- Fiction, Poetry, Non-fiction, Children
- Submission cycle
- Rolling — read all year
Submission guidelines
Send a synopsis, sample chapters, an author bio.
By e-mail to submissions@daastan.com.
We are looking for Urdu fiction from new writers this year. Tell us in one paragraph why this book, and why now.
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