How do I split the royalties with a collaborator?
How do I split royalties with collaborators?
PubliWrite allows book owners to share royalties with eligible collaborators, such as co-authors, during the publishing process.
The book owner decides whether royalties should be shared and how much each eligible collaborator should receive.
At the moment, only co-authors are eligible to receive a share of royalties.
Who controls the royalty split?
The book owner controls the royalty split before the book is published.
The owner can choose to:
- Keep 100% of the royalties
- Share royalties with one or more eligible co-authors
- Decide the percentage each person receives
The total royalty split must equal 100%.
For example: - Book owner: 70%
- Co-author 1: 20%
- Co-author 2: 10%
How are royalties calculated?
Royalties are calculated based on the author’s PubliWrite plan.
The platform fee is deducted first, and the remaining royalty amount is then divided between the book owner and eligible collaborators according to the selected split.
For example, if a book is sold for $10 on the Free Plan, PubliWrite deducts a 20% platform fee. The remaining 80% is then shared between the owner and collaborators.
Item | Amount |
|---|---|
Book sale price | $10.00 |
Platform fee, 20% | $2.00 |
Remaining royalties | $8.00 |
Book owner share, 70% | $5.60 |
Co-author 1 share, 20% | $1.60 |
Co-author 2 share, 10% | $0.80 |
In this example, the book owner receives $5.60, Co-author 1 receives $1.60, and Co-author 2 receives $0.80 from that sale. |
Do platform fees change by plan?
Yes. Platform fees depend on the author’s PubliWrite plan.
- Free Plan: 20% platform fee
- Author Plus: 10% platform fee
- Authorpreneur: 5% platform fee
This means the royalty amount available to split may change depending on the plan connected to the book owner’s account.
Important things to know
Before setting a royalty split, make sure all collaborators understand and agree to the percentages.
Once the book is published, changes to royalty splits may require additional review or support from the PubliWrite team.
Related articles
- How do royalties work on PubliWrite?
- How do I price my book?
- How do I track my sales and earnings?
- How do I withdraw money from my account?
- How do I remove or manage collaborators?
Updated on: 02/06/2026
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