How is PublisherKit different from Google Sheets for managing royalties?

PublisherKit automates royalty calculations based on contract terms, generates author statements, tracks payment history, and provides an audit trail. Spreadsheets require manual formulas, have no version control, and break at scale. PublisherKit eliminates formula errors and saves 10+ hours per month.

How much does PublisherKit cost?

Starter plan is $20/month for unlimited authors and up to 100 titles. Pro plan is $50/month for unlimited everything plus financial reports and analytics. Enterprise pricing is custom. All plans include a 14-day free trial.

Can PublisherKit track royalties across different contract types?

Yes. PublisherKit supports 5 contract types: distribution (5% royalty), standard (15%), full-service (25%), traditional (35%), and custom. Each contract auto-calculates royalties based on the agreed split.

Do my authors get their own portal?

Yes. Authors receive an invite link, accept with one click, and get access to their royalty dashboard. They can view revenue, download statements, and track their books across all formats. No account setup required.

Can I migrate from spreadsheets to PublisherKit?

Yes. PublisherKit supports importing author and book data. Add authors, set up contracts, and start tracking royalties within a day. No technical setup required.

For Hybrid Publishers

PublisherKit for Hybrid Publishers

Author pays upfront. Publisher takes a share. PublisherKit tracks both sides.

Hybrid publishing is a two-sided business. Authors pay for services upfront — editing, design, distribution — and then you split royalties on the backend. You're managing service fees, production timelines, and ongoing royalty obligations simultaneously.

PublisherKit handles the operational complexity of the hybrid model. Track which authors have which service packages, manage upfront fee income alongside royalty obligations, and give authors a professional portal where they can see exactly what they're getting for their investment.

How hybrid publishers use PublisherKit

Service package tracking

Different authors buy different packages: basic distribution, standard publishing, premium full-service. PublisherKit tracks which author has which package, what's included, and what's been delivered. No more cross-referencing invoices with spreadsheets.

Upfront fee + royalty split management

Track the upfront service fee and the ongoing royalty split as two separate financial streams. See total revenue per author — both what they paid and what they've earned. One dashboard, full financial picture.

Professional author portal

Hybrid authors are paying customers. They expect professionalism. PublisherKit gives them a branded portal where they see production status, royalty earnings, and payment history. Builds trust and reduces support emails.

Production pipeline tracking

Each manuscript moves through editing, design, typesetting, proofing, and publication. Track every project through the pipeline so authors and your team know exactly where things stand.

Financial reporting and ROI visibility

Show authors their return on investment: service fee paid vs. royalties earned over time. For your business, see revenue by package type, average author lifetime value, and which packages are most profitable.

Why PublisherKit

Tracks both fee income and royalty obligations in one system

Transparent author portal that builds trust and reduces support load

Multiple contract types for different service packages

Production pipeline — authors see where their book is at every stage

Financial reporting for both sides of the hybrid model

From $20/month — not enterprise pricing

Questions

Can I track upfront fees and royalties separately?

Yes. PublisherKit tracks service fee income and royalty obligations as separate financial streams, giving you a complete picture of each author's account.

Do authors see their production timeline?

Yes. Authors can see their manuscript's current stage in the portal — from editing through to publication. No more status update emails.

Can I set different royalty rates for different packages?

Absolutely. Each service package can have its own contract type with a unique royalty split. Premium packages might offer 40% to authors, basic packages 15%.

How does this differ from a generic CRM?

A CRM tracks contacts. PublisherKit tracks the full hybrid publishing relationship: service packages, production stages, royalties, and author-facing portals. It understands publishing.

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