Royalties FAQs

When looking at print royalties, there are four entities involved in the sale: Author, Printer, Distributor, and Retailer. The royalties are divided between these entities. We work with Ingram to price your book according to the current market to ensure you receive a decent royalty. Every book is unique, so you can talk to your Publication Assistant to get the most accurate figures.

Royalties are paid within 90 days of the end of each calendar quarter. They are calculated on a calendar-quarter basis and paid in US dollars. After these issuance dates, the author’s payment may take place, and a check may be issued. A valid and IRS-verified TIN must be provided before we can legally remit royalty proceeds to you.

We will automatically send you a 1099 statement if you received royalties totaling more than $10 in a fiscal year. Your extra royalty income for the first, second, and third quarters and the fourth quarter of the previous year is reported in the 1099. To report taxes showing additional income, you must use this form.

A 1099-MISC type will be sent to authors who have had any royalties withheld during the previous calendar year due to a payment threshold.

Due to privacy considerations, we cannot share this information and may not have it based on where the book was purchased. However, you can see how many of your books were sold by looking at your royalty record.

Please contact our author support team or your Publication Assistant.