FAQs for Licensees
Can I print copies of Paul Ellis’s books to sell or give away?
Yes. However, you would first need to obtain a license from us (see below).
Can I translate Paul Ellis’s books into my language?
Yes. But first check that the book is not already available in your language. If it isn’t available, ask us for a license agreement.
What is a license agreement?
A license is a contract or agreement between us (KingsPress) and you that gives you right to publish our title. You may get exclusive rights (e.g., to publish in a foreign language) or non-exclusive rights (e.g., to print in English in a certain market). Check out our sample license agreement.
Do I need a license?
Translating and printing a book costs time and money. A license protects your investment and helps you recover any costs you may incur.
How much does a license cost?
An exclusive license costs USD100 in the form of an advance against royalties.
What if I can’t afford a license?
Then you probably won’t be able to afford the costs of translating, editing, and printing a book. However, in certain markets (e.g., developing nations) we may be able to find sponsors to assist with these costs. Feel free to ask.
What is a royalty?
A royalty is a small percentage of the book sale price that is paid to the rights holder (KingsPress).
If I give books away, do I still have to pay royalties?
Royalties are based on the sale price. If you give a book away for free, the royalty is zero. You can give away as many books as you like, and we encourage you to do so. The message of grace needs to be heard.
I have never published a book before. How do I do it?
The easiest way to publish a book is as in an ebook format (eg: PDF, Mobi, ePub). Once you have prepared the book it takes less than an hour to upload a book to Kindle. It only takes minutes to put a PDF on Gumroad.
What if I want to print a real book?
For paperback printing, the easiest option is to use KDP (Amazon).
If I translate, will you publish the book for me?
Sorry, no. We are not geared up to edit and produce foreign-language books at this time.
I’m keen. What do you need from me?
Send us your name, address, and intended language and we will send you an obligation-free license agreement within one week.
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