Royalty Calculator

The Price and Royalty Calculator is designed to provide transparent, consistent, and fair mechanisms for determining:
Book pricing across formats (print, eBook, open access, etc.).
Royalty earnings for authors and editors.
Cost-sharing in hybrid publishing models.
Revenue distribution in co-authorship or multi-editor projects.
It ensures authors and editors can estimate financial returns and understand the relationship between pricing, production cost, and sales volume.

When determining a book’s price, Jack Sparrow Publishers considers:
Production Costs
Editing, typesetting, and proofreading.
Printing cost (depends on page count, trim size, binding, color/B&W).
Cover design and formatting.
eBook formatting and digital hosting fees.
Distribution Costs
Listing on platforms (Amazon, Scopus-indexed partners, institutional libraries).
Shipping and handling (for print copies).
Retailer discounts (commonly 30–55%).
Publisher Margin
Percentage retained by Jack Sparrow Publishers to cover overhead, marketing, and support services.
Market Factors
Academic relevance and demand.
Competitor pricing.
Book type: research monograph, edited volume, conference proceedings, or textbook.

For Authors
Print Books:
Standard royalty rate: 10%–15% of Net Receipts (after retailer discounts).
eBooks:
Higher royalty rate: 20%–40% of Net Receipts (since printing costs are absent).
Open Access / Sponsored Models:
Authors may not receive royalties if publication costs are fully covered by APCs (Article Processing Charges).

For Editors (Edited Volumes or Proceedings)
Royalties may be:
Shared proportionally among chapter authors (if agreed).
Or paid solely to the editor(s), depending on contract.
Typical royalty for editors: 5%–10% of Net Receipts, especially for collective works.

Scenario:
Book retail price: ₹1,000
Retailer discount: 40% (Publisher receives ₹600 net)
Royalty rate: 10%
Calculation:
Author Royalty = 10% × ₹600 = ₹60 per copy sold.
For eBooks priced at ₹500, with a 30% distribution cut and a 30% royalty rate:
Net receipts = ₹350
Royalty = 30% × ₹350 = ₹105 per copy.

Frequency – Royalties are disbursed bi-annually or quarterly.
Statements – Authors/editors receive a detailed Royalty Report showing sales, net revenue, and royalties earned.
Thresholds – Payments are made once royalties exceed a minimum threshold (e.g., ₹2,500). Smaller balances roll over to the next cycle.
Tax Deductions – Applicable local taxes (TDS, GST, or international tax withholdings) are deducted before payment.

Jack Sparrow Publishers provides a digital calculator (spreadsheet/web tool) where authors/editors can:
Input page count, trim size, binding, format (print/eBook).
Enter retail price expectations.
View cost breakdown (production + distribution + publisher share).
Estimate royalties per copy sold.
Project earnings based on expected sales volume.

Set Realistic Prices – Align with similar titles in the market to remain competitive.
Consider Audience – Academic titles may have higher prices due to niche demand; textbooks often need affordable pricing.
Balance Royalty and Reach – A higher price may increase royalties per copy but reduce sales volume.
Promote Actively – Royalty earnings depend heavily on author/editor marketing efforts in addition to publisher promotion.