Author Agreements & Royalty Administration
Written terms, traceable records and a clear distinction between estimates and earnings.
Rights & the agreement
The agreement sets out rights granted, formats, territories, duration, responsibilities and commercial terms for the book. Authors review the approved version before signing. A generated draft or author-signed upload alone does not constitute publisher execution.
Defining the royalty basis
The executed agreement specifies the royalty rate and calculation basis, with eligible deductions and adjustments. There is no universal rate across all engagements. Package-specific terms should be read alongside the confirmed quote and agreement.
From sales to a statement
Statements use verified sales, returns and eligible adjustments under the agreement. The reporting period, eligible units, calculation basis and adjustments must be understood together; a customer order total is not automatically the author’s royalty.
Estimates are not earnings
A royalty calculator illustrates a scenario using entered assumptions. It is not evidence of sales, an issued statement, a payout entitlement or a promise of income. Actual royalties depend on verified records and executed terms.
Payout eligibility & records
Statement schedules, payout timing, thresholds and applicable deductions are determined by the agreement. A calculated amount is distinct from a completed payment; payment records should reflect actual transactions. No fixed payout date or minimum earnings are promised here.
Author review & questions
Invited authors can use their private workspace for agreement and royalty records available to their account. Questions should identify the book and relevant statement so the underlying records can be reviewed.
Discuss your manuscript
Share your work and publishing aims for consideration. Scope, approvals and commercial terms are agreed for your project; submission does not guarantee publication.