Your rights as an author
Your rights as an author
- Who holds the rights to my book?
- Can I personally sell the book, too?
- What happens if I draw the attention of a publisher?
- Can I remove the book from BoD’s list of titles and stop its sale?
Who holds the rights to my book?
Answer:
As an author you grant BoD only the right to reproduce and distribute your book for the term of the contract. All other rights listed in the Author Contract remain with you of course. BoD authors are free to sell their titles via their own home page, at readings, or by direct shipment to customers, for example. Please see the Author Contract for details.
Can I personally sell the book, too?
Answer:
You can of course personally offer your book for sale, for instance, among your circle of friends, at readings, via your own home page, or perhaps through eBay. We wish you successful sales!
What happens if I draw the attention of a publisher?
Answer:
We have the right to reproduce, market, and distribute your BoD title for five years. However, you may terminate the book contract at any time for a fee of €299.
Can I remove the book from BoD’s list of titles and stop its sale?
Answer:
You are free to do so at any time, even before the end of the contract term, for a cancellation fee of €299 (incl. 19% sales tax). A brief written notice to us will suffice – we will then delete your title from all our systems.
