Aurora International Publishing (AIP) ensures that all accepted contributors and authors are paid fairly and transparently for their creative work. This guide outlines the full process from submission to payment.
Compensation Models
AIP uses two models of compensation:
- Pay-Per-Word Model (default for all new contributors and short works)
- Royalty-Based Model (available to qualifying full-book authors)
Pay-Per-Word Model (Default)
This model is used for:
- Anthologies
- Short Stories
- Poetry
- New full-length Book (until a sales threshold is met)
Starting Rate:
$0.03 per word
Tiered Payment Increases:
- Tier 1: $0.03/word (default)
- Tier 2: $0.05/word (after $500/month in royalties)
- Tier 3: $0.08/word (after $1,000/month)
- Tier 4: $0.15/word (after $2,500/month)
- Tier 5: $0.25/word (after $5,000/month)
- Tier 6: $0.50/word (after $10,000/month)
- Tier 7: $1.00/word (after $25,000/month)
How it Works:
- AIP retains 100% of book sales revenue.
- Authors are paid based on the agreed per-word rate, regardless of monthly sales (unless tier increases apply).
- Payments are made via Wise, PayPal, U.S. bank transfer, or held in trust.
Royalty-Based Model
Available only after a book generates $2,500/month in net sales. This model is used for books with sustained commercial success.
Revenue Split:
- Author: 70%
- AIP: 30%
Net Revenue =
Total royalties after Amazon’s cut and advertising costs.
Example Calculation:
- Gross Royalties: $2,500
- Amazon Ad Spend: $150
- Net: $2,350
- Author receives: $1,645
- AIP receives: $705
Royalty Holding Policy
For contributors who cannot directly receive payments (e.g., incarcerated individuals), AIP holds royalties in a trust until one of the following conditions is met:
- The author is legally able to receive payments
- A trusted contact is designated and authorized
- A release condition is triggered (e.g., parole, completion of sentence)
Held funds are tracked separately in AIP’s ledger and are not considered company income.
Trusted Contact Agreement
If the author cannot access payments directly:
- A trusted contact can be authorized to receive payments.
- The contact must sign a Trusted Contact Agreement.
- They must agree not to use funds for personal gain and to notify AIP of any changes in status.
Payment Schedule
- Pay-per-word payments are made after the contract is signed and editorial work is complete.
- Royalties are calculated monthly and disbursed quarterly (or by request).
- AIP provides royalty summaries and receipts upon request.
Author Rights
- Authors retain full copyright under both models.
- AIP holds non-exclusive publishing rights unless exclusivity is required by platforms (e.g., Amazon KDP Select).
- Rights revert to the author if the book is unpublished or if the agreement is terminated.
Tax and Legal Notes
- Authors are responsible for declaring income.
- U.S. authors must submit a W-9; non-U.S. authors may need to complete a W-8BEN.
- AIP is not liable for misuse of payments once disbursed to a trusted contact.
Contact
Questions?
Email: info@auroraipub.com
Postal: Aurora International Publishing
c/o Tranquil Earth Alliance
8225 Allen Road, Suite – 1115
Allen Park, MI 48101, USA
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