Collect income from book sales and music streams, performances, and international royalties.

1.Book Royalties

  • Amazon KDP Royalties:
    • Earn 35–70% depending on book type and pricing.
    • Track your sales and royalties directly in your KDP Dashboard.
    • Tip: Set up your bank and tax information to receive payments without delays.
  • IngramSpark Royalties:
    • Distribute books to bookstores, libraries, and online retailers.
    • Learn how to calculate royalties.
  • Draft2Digital & Lulu:
    • Track your royalties from multiple retailers in one place.
    • Offers clear reporting and automatic payments.
  • Copyright & Registration Reminder:
    • Make sure your work is registered for copyright protection (U.S. Copyright Office) to legally enforce your royalties.

2. Music Royalties

 

  • Performance Royalties:
    • Collected by PROs such as BMI, ASCAP, SESAC.
    • Earn when your music is played on radio, in venues, or streaming platforms.
  • Digital Performance Royalties:
    • Managed by SoundExchange in the U.S.
    • Covers non-interactive streaming services like Pandora and SiriusXM.
  • Mechanical Royalties & Publishing Administration:
    • Collected via Songtrust globally for streams, downloads, and sync licensing.
  • Neighboring Rights:
    • Collected internationally through organizations like PPL (UK) or SENA (Netherlands).
    • Ensure global royalty collection by registering with a neighboring rights organization.
  • Distribution & Royalty Tracking:
  • Tip: Keep a spreadsheet or use a royalty tracking service to reconcile all your income streams.