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Happy authors = better publishers

 Strong author-publisher relationships are the foundation of any successful publisher's strategy. Here are four ways good connections make a difference. 1. Great books. Authors who feel valued properly tend to produce better work than unappreciated ones, and they also meet their deadlines. 2. Increased sales. Motivated authors are much more likely to take a more active role in marketing. In niche markets in particular, where an author has valuable connections, that can make a big difference to sales. Contact MetaComet for more information. 3 Long-term strategy. Authors that get a positive experience will stick with a publisher rather than find another partner. This gives certainty to editorial planning. 4 References. Satisfied authors and illustrators become ambassadors for publishers, recommending them to potential contributors. Making it work "Authors thrive when they feel valued and supported," says Art Molinares, president of Henery Press. "When they know that w

Royalty Payment Automation for Authors: Is it Worth The Cost?

 Since automation was first joined with the royalty management process, the advantages have been evident. By replacing strenuous manual tasks throughout the revenue sharing process with Royalty Tracker, our royalty software for publishers, the whole operation has become faster, less risky, less strenuous, and completely transparent. Automation isn't suitable for all areas of publishing, but as far as revenue sharing is concerned, it undoubtedly makes companies leaner and more adaptable. But while most Royalty Tracker customers have simplified most of the milestones in the process, the final part - paying authors - remains remarkably non-automated for many publishers. Taking this final step can offer many benefits, such as reducing the time spent processing payments and eliminating the risk of human error that can occur when payment data is transferred from Royalty Tracker to outside accounting systems. So could automatic payments be the missing aspect of the royalty management puzz

Great Royalty Management Is The Heart & Soul of a Publishing Business

What makes a good publishing company great? Best-selling work is an obvious answer. But what really sets the best publishers apart is their foundation: the advanced infrastructure and smooth workflows that let you create and sell great content. Especially because the publishing sector has been affected by the emergence of the coronavirus, efficient systems can make the difference between success and loss. Royalties are an important part of these bases. Efficient and timely royalty management helps create a professional publisher that is valued by authors, operates profitably and can plan the future with confidence. Therefore, we recommend that you automate your royalties using the royalty management software. If mismanaged, royalties can be a major loss to a company's profitability and reputation. Manual management instead of software management takes hours and creates huge frustrations, excluding staff from the most productive and profitable tasks. It can also open up royalty cal