1️⃣ Retail Price (RRP)
This is the price you choose for your book.
You control your retail price.
Royalties & Compensation
How much will you earn per book sale?
Our royalty structure is transparent and straightforward. Your earnings are not based on vague percentages — they are calculated using a clear formula you can understand.
How Royalties Are Calculated
Your royalty is calculated using this formula:
Your Royalty = Retail Price –
Distribution Discount – Print Charge
This ensures fairness and transparency.
2️⃣ Distribution Discount
This is the discount you offer to distribution partners (major retailers and wholesalers).
You decide the discount percentage.
Minimum discount through us: 25%
Recommended for bookstore availability: 55%
3️⃣ Print Charge
The print charge is the actual printing cost per copy.
This is the same cost used for author copies.
It is based on:
Page count
Print cost per page
Base unit cost
Worked Example
Let’s say:
Retail Price = $12.00
Distribution Discount = 25%
Print Charge = $3.0
Step 1 — Calculate Distribution Discount
$12.00 × 25% = $3.0
Step 2 — Apply Royalty Formula
Royalty = $12.00 – $3.00 – $3.00
Royalty per book = $6.00
You earn $6.00 for every copy sold.
How Print Charge Is Calculated
Example for a Small Paperback (Black & White):
Unit Cost per Book = $0.95
Print Cost per Page = $0.019
Book Page Count = 108 pages
Formula:
Print Charge = (108 × $0.019) + $0.95
Print Charge ≈ $3.00
This is the cost deducted per sale.
How Royalties Are Paid
Royalties become payable no sooner than one quarter after the first month of sale.
Payment schedule:
Paid monthly if $100 or more is due
Paid quarterly if less than $100 is due
Currency & Regional Payments
Canadian authors:
Paid in CAD (cheque or PayPal)
US/UK sales converted to CAD at current exchange rate
US authors:
Paid in USD via PayPal
UK/European sales converted to USD
Africa-based authors:
Paid in local currency
UK/European sales converted at current exchange rate
Important Note on Returnable Status
If your book is set as returnable, different terms may apply compared to firm sale-only books.
We will explain this if applicable to your distribution choice.
What This Means For You
Full transparency
No hidden royalty percentages
You control pricing
You control distribution discount
Clear earnings per sale
Global distribution handled for you
We handle:
Order processing
Printing
Shipping
Retail invoicing
Payment collection
You earn compensation without handling logistics