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AuthorUpside’s core offer is free e-publishing and marketing, with no upfront fees for those services. We earn an agreed share of revenue from copies sold. This does not mean every format, production cost, editing service, or third-party expense is included.

When copies sell, the author and AuthorUpside participate in the resulting revenue under their agreement. The percentage, revenue definition, any agreed deductions, and payment arrangements are set out in the written publishing agreement. No upfront fee does not mean 100% author royalties.

Yes. Tell us its current stage and your goals. A developing manuscript can begin a useful conversation, but a publication decision depends on readiness, fit, and agreed terms. Sending an inquiry does not guarantee acceptance.

No. We welcome inquiries from independent authors at different stages, including first-time writers, experienced self-published authors, and authors with an existing catalog. Share the context that helps us understand your project.

You can submit an inquiry about an existing title or backlist. Include current publication links, formats, and any rights or distribution commitments. Those arrangements need to be understood before discussing what support may be possible.

A title or working title, genre or subject, manuscript stage, approximate word count, synopsis, publication status, and your goals. Existing links and audience information are helpful when available. You do not need a pitch deck or full marketing plan.

No. The first inquiry uses a synopsis and project details. A manuscript link is optional, and the team can discuss further materials later. Do not share passwords, sensitive identity information, or work you do not have authority to discuss.

Be clear about whether you are drafting, revising, or preparing a completed manuscript. We discuss its readiness and the scope needed for a digital release. The offer does not automatically include comprehensive developmental editing or every preparation service.

The confirmed core offer is e-publishing. Any discussion of print, audio, or other formats requires a separate assessment of scope, rights, responsibilities, and costs. Do not assume those formats are included in the free e-publishing offer.

There is no universal turnaround promised on this site. Timing depends on the manuscript’s readiness, the agreed work, available materials, and release arrangements. Expectations are discussed for the individual project before publication.

Depending on the agreed scope, it can involve positioning, book presentation, audience identification, promotional assets, campaign planning, reader discovery, and review of available results. The specific plan is developed for the title; not every channel or third-party service is automatically included.

An existing audience can provide useful context, but you can inquire without one. Tell us about any website, community, or prior outreach you have, or simply explain the readers you hope to reach.

No. Publishing and marketing can create opportunities for discovery, but they cannot guarantee purchases, income, bestseller status, or a particular commercial outcome. An inquiry is also not a guarantee of acceptance.

No retailer placement is guaranteed. Distribution discussions consider format, metadata, rights, partner fit, and available channels. Specific relationships and release arrangements must be confirmed for the individual project.

The no-upfront-fee offer applies to e-publishing and marketing. It is not a promise of free physical printing, inventory, shipping, fulfillment, or audiobook production. Discuss any additional needs and their scope before agreeing to them.

No. An inquiry does not transfer ownership, grant a publishing license, or commit you to a publishing agreement. Any rights needed for a future project must be discussed and set out in a separate written agreement.

Exclusivity is not established by the website or inquiry form. License scope, territories, formats, duration, and any exclusivity are matters to review in the written agreement before you decide to proceed.

Payment timing, the calculation of revenue, reporting arrangements, any agreed deductions, and any threshold are specified in the publishing agreement. We do not publish a universal royalty schedule or payout policy on this site.

Duration, termination, and what happens to any licensed rights or ongoing activity are defined in the written agreement. Review those terms before signing. Sending an inquiry alone creates no publishing commitment.

The information is stored for authorized review and sent through the transactional email service to brett@secondscreencollective.com. It is used to evaluate and respond to your inquiry. See the privacy notice for details, and discuss special confidentiality requirements before sharing sensitive unpublished material.

No. Submitting an inquiry does not enroll you in promotional emails. The inquiry workflow uses transactional messages to confirm capture and support the conversation about your request.

Yes. Use the partnership form to introduce your organization, audience, role, and collaboration idea. Commercial terms, referral arrangements, distribution rights, and responsibilities are discussed separately rather than created by the inquiry.

Email brett@secondscreencollective.com or use the contact form. If you already submitted an inquiry, include its reference number so the team can connect your message to the original conversation.