Feature
Contract Templates
5 contract types. Each auto-calculates royalties.
Distribution contract (5%)
For books where the publisher handles distribution only. The author keeps 95% of revenue. Minimal publisher involvement — just getting the book into stores.
Standard contract (15%)
The most common arrangement for indie publishers. The publisher handles distribution, some marketing, and catalog management. Author keeps 85%.
Full-service contract (25%)
Publisher provides editing, cover design, formatting, and distribution. Higher publisher share reflects the full-service investment. Author keeps 75%.
Traditional contract (35%)
The publisher acquires rights, handles all production and marketing, and may pay an advance. Standard for established publishing houses. Author keeps 65%.
Custom contract
Any split you need. 50/50 co-publishing? 80/20 for a bestseller? Flat fee work-for-hire? Set custom terms and PublisherKit calculates accordingly.
Contract lifecycle
Track contract dates: signed, active, renewal due, expired. Get notified before contracts lapse. Full history of contract changes per author. Every modification timestamped.
How competitors compare
Most competitors don't support contract management at all. Google Sheets stores contracts as files. Firebrand has contracts but costs 20x more. PublisherKit gives you structured contracts that drive automatic royalty calculation.
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