HT201183: Publish and sell books with iBooks Author

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DarryFletcher
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Q: Royalty split.. How can I see what's sold?

I've been asked to illustrate an iBook with a 50/50 split as payment. Is there a way I can see how many are sold if it's not my account? Or do I solely trust the author?

Posted on Mar 12, 2014 5:31 AM

by vinnyvg,Solvedanswer
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A:

Depends on who "owns" the paid books account!

Sales information is found using the accounts user and pw for iTunesConnect > Sales and Trends.

Or if its not going to be you...the other party could supply a copy of the sales statement.

 

Unless the author has some standing or the book is exceptional....sales can be few and far between unless some serious advertising/ promotion is undertaken.

 

You could ask for an up front payment..... to cover your time....and share any sales.

If the book sinks, the author loses nothing.... you lose commission.

Posted on Mar 12, 2014 7:13 AM

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  • by vinnyvg,Solvedanswer

    vinnyvg vinnyvg Mar 12, 2014 7:13 AM in response to DarryFletcher
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    Mar 12, 2014 7:13 AM in response to DarryFletcher

    Depends on who "owns" the paid books account!

    Sales information is found using the accounts user and pw for iTunesConnect > Sales and Trends.

    Or if its not going to be you...the other party could supply a copy of the sales statement.

     

    Unless the author has some standing or the book is exceptional....sales can be few and far between unless some serious advertising/ promotion is undertaken.

     

    You could ask for an up front payment..... to cover your time....and share any sales.

    If the book sinks, the author loses nothing.... you lose commission.

  • by DarryFletcher,

    DarryFletcher DarryFletcher Mar 13, 2014 12:33 AM in response to vinnyvg
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    Mar 13, 2014 12:33 AM in response to vinnyvg

    Thanks for the answer.

    He's the author and account holder on which it'll be published. Appreciate the advice, pretty much answered my question!

  • by vinnyvg,Helpful

    vinnyvg vinnyvg Mar 13, 2014 1:43 AM in response to DarryFletcher
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    Mar 13, 2014 1:43 AM in response to DarryFletcher

    Forgot to mention.....Apple take 30% off the top.... the balance goes to the author....and may be taxable when added to other/ main income on annual tax returns.  The author would then claim whatever you were paid to offset his/ her totals.