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Raider Publishing International______________________________
Acceptance Packet
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Dear Author,
Thank you so much for deciding to publish your bookwith us here at Raider Publishing. In a couple of months youwill become one of the few writers in the world to become apublished author!
As your publisher we are honored to be representingyour work and presenting it to the world. Through ourextensive printing and distribution system which reaches allaround the world, our dedicated team of publishingprofessionals and our own Broadcasting Network and literary
magazine we will help you every step of the way throughthe publishing process!Please send us your signed contract and an email
containing the answers to the questions listed on the bookinformation sheet. From there we will start the process thatwe have laid out on the timeline page also contained in thispacket.
We are looking forward to working with you over thenext several months. Thank you for choosing RaiderPublishing!
Sincerely,
Adam Salviani
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Raider Publishing
Timeline
Below we have listed exactly what will be going on in the nextcouple of months. If you have any questions about anything, pleasefeel free to contact us!
1. Receiving your signed contract and bookinformation.
2. We will proof read your novel (non-stylisticediting).
3. We will create a cover for your book (based onyour suggestions).
4. We will email you both the edited manuscriptand the cover for your approval.
5. The book will be submitted to the printer andsubsequently received by our distributors.
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6. You will be the first to receive copies of yourbook (free of charge).
7. Your book will become available through thevast majority of major bookstores in the entire
world.8. We will pursue book signings and contact
media outlets through press releases andpreexisting industry arrangements.
9. Your book will be promoted through TV andradio advertisements (depending on packageselected).
10. Promotions will continue through our
Broadcasting Network, our Literary Magazineand through continued press releases.
About the Company______________________________
Founded in 2005 by writers who had become fed up with thetraditionally poor treatment of writers by publishers Raider
Publishing International has since published over one hundred and fiftybooks. These titles include bestsellers on four different continents.With an international focus, RPI currently operates in sixty three
different countries, with offices in New York, London, Cape Town,Nagpur and Sydney (Late 2010).
RPI puts special priority on the promotion and marketing of itstitles. In addition to press releases, book signing arrangement andtraditional marketing practices, Raider provides promotional services
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offered nowhere else in the industry. These services include theutilization of a popular broadcasting network, a literary magazine and aradio/TV advertisement service all owned by Raider Publishing.
Please read through the following information about our differentpublishing packages and add-on packages to decide which one is rightfor you and your book.
Packages____________________________________
This is a brief overview of our main packages and our optional add-on
packages. The full details of these packages as well as the publishingfees are listed after the book information in this packet. The contracts
for each of these options are listed after this section.
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Bronze Package_________________________
The Bronze Package offers a dynamic publishing service for anaffordable price. Below are some of the features of this package.
51% of Your Book's RoyaltiesQuarterly Royalty Payments and Sales ReportsWorld Wide AvailabilityProfessional Editing and Proof ReadingISBN Number RegistrationPersonal Assistant
Text DesignBook LayoutPrinting Around the World, Including the US and UKBinding (Paperback or Hardcover)Cover DesignReview Proofs of the Cover and Book InteriorPress Releases Sent to Local Newspapers5 Free copies25% Discount on all Raider Publishing TitlesPromotional Opportunities (if desired)Distribution to our Network of 25,000 Retailers
Three Years of Distribution
Silver Package_________________________
The Silver Package provides an amazing range of services for a pricethat is far lower than industry averages. A highlight of this package isthe Interview/Mini-Series that will feature you and your book, on ourRaider Broadcasting Network. Through this platform alone, word ofyour book will spread to tens of thousands of potential readers. This
package includes all of the services and features below
Book Broadcasted in Podcast Form on itunesBook Signing Arrangements100 Press Releases Sent to the Local/National Media51% of your book's royalties
You Receive Quarterly Royalty Payments and Sales Reports
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World Wide AvailabilityProfessional Editing and Proof ReadingISBN Number RegistrationPersonal Assistant
Text DesignBook Layout
Printing Around the World, Including the US and UKBinding (Paperback or Hardcover)Cover DesignReview Proofs of the Cover and Book InteriorPress Releases Sent to Local Newspapers15 Free copies30% Discount on all Raider Publishing TitlesPromotional Opportunities (if desired)Distribution to our Network of 25,000 Retailers
Three Years of Distribution
Gold Package_________________________
The Gold Package provides you with a high level of service and acomprehensive approach towards promoting your book. The highlight
of this package is our Advertising Program, which guarantees that
word of your book will reach half a million people, through TV, Radioand Web marketing campaigns. This package also includes the
following services
TV/Radio Advertising CampaignPersonal Website Creation
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Book Submitted for Shelf Space ConsiderationBook Broadcasted in Podcast Form on itunesInterview/Feature in the Raider Literary MagazineBook Signing Arrangements500 Press Releases Sent to the Local/National Media61% of your book's royalties
Quarterly Royalty Payments and Sales ReportsWorld Wide AvailabilityProfessional Editing and Proof ReadingISBN Number RegistrationPersonal Assistant
Text DesignBook LayoutPrinting Around the World, Including the US and UKBinding (Paperback or Hardcover)Cover DesignReview Proofs of the Cover and Book Interior25 Free copies
40% Discount on all Raider Publishing TitlesPromotional Opportunities (if desired)Distribution to our Network of 25,000 RetailersFive Years of Distribution
Platinum Package_________________________
The Platinum Package is our premier service, which utilizes all of theresources of Raider Publishing International. If you decide on ourPlatinum Package, your book is guaranteed to be on the shelves,
published as an ebook, advertised to half a million people and muchmore. A complete catalog of the services included is listed below
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Books Guaranteed on Shelves (R.A. Partners)Book Published as an e-bookTV/Radio Advertising CampaignPersonal Website CreationBook Submitted for Shelf Space ConsiderationBook Broadcasted in Podcast Form on itunes
Interview/Feature in the Raider Literary MagazineBook Signing Arrangements500 Press Releases Sent to the Local/National Media61% of your Book's Royalties
You Receive Quarterly Royalty Payments and Sales ReportsWorld Wide AvailabilityProfessional Editing and Proof ReadingISBN Number RegistrationPersonal Assistant
Text DesignBook LayoutPrinting Around the World, Including the US and UK
Binding (Paperback or Hardcover)Cover DesignReview Proofs of the Cover and Book Interior35 Free copies50% Discount on all Raider Publishing TitlesPromotional Opportunities (if desired)Distribution to our Network of 25,000 RetailersFive Years of Distribution
Extra Packages_________________________________________________
These extra services can be added onto any of our main publishingpackages.
Promotional Website__________________________
A full service website designed by our staff to promote you and your book. You pickthe domain name, provide us with the information and we take care of the rest.
(Includes One Year of Hosting).
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Extra Promotion__________________________
Under this package your book will be sent for award consideration to two major bookawards. In the past these awards have included The Dylan Thomas Award, ThePulitzer Prize, The Orange Prize for Fiction and the IPPY Awards. If not alreadyincluded in your main package, your book will be included in both our Raider
Broadcasting Network and our Raider Literary Magazine.One hundred extra press releases and retailer shelf space applications are also
included in this package.
Extra Advertising__________________________
This package includes the production of TV and Radio ads dedicated to your book.Through a specialized advertising campaign, using these advertisements weguarantee to bring the word of your book to at least half a million people. This
package also includes web advertising, which would be directed towards your bookwebsite if included in your package.
Guaranteed Shelf Space____________________________
This package is a one of a kind within the publishing industry. Raider Publishing hasformed (and continues to improve and expand) a book distribution network, whichwill guarantee the presence of your book on the shelf in partner stores across the
world.
Ebook Publishing
____________________________
This new package takes advantage of the new wave in publishing. With theintroduction of several new ebook readers over the past year, this growing sector of
the industry is fully utilized through this package.
Extra Fast Service____________________________
This new package effectively speeds up the publishing process, by making your bookavailable for sale within ninety days of signing the contract and submitting the
required materials.
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Raider PublishingInternational
Raider Publishing International350 5th Ave. 59th Floor
New York, NY, USA 10118
Agreement made this _____ day of __________, between party of the first part,
_______________, hereinafter called the Author, and Raider Publishing International acompany based in the State of New York, party of the second part, hereinafter called the
Publisher.
Witnesseth:
Whereas, the Author is Proprietor of a literary work at present known as:
_____________________, which work the Publisher agrees to produce in book form onthe terms and conditions specified hereinafter;
1. The Author grants and assigns to the Publisher during a period of three years fromthe date of the signing of this agreement by both parties thereto the exclusive right
to produce, publish, sell or export, or cause to be produced, published sold or
exported, the above work in book form and ebook form in the English language,in the United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia,
Canada and the exclusive right to arrange for the publication of the above work in
book form in all foreign countries. If the Author decides to withdraw from this
agreement before the end of three years, then the publisher must relinquish itsexclusive right to the publication of the literary work, provided the Author gives
the Publisher three months notice.
2. The Publisher agrees to produce the said literary work in book form, in such
format, type and style of paper, jacket and binding as will make the volume
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attractive and substantial looking. It is specifically understood and agreed,
furthermore, that the said volume will contain all manuscript pages as submitted
by the Author (unless otherwise determined), and will be printed on good qualitypaper with the bound size to be, approximately, 5.5 x 8.5 or 6 x 9 inches, or any
other size as the market demands.
3. The Publisher agrees to cause all copies of the said literary work to be printed as
the market demands, and agrees to cause the copies so printed to be bound, from
time to time, in sufficient quantities to supply purchasers of said literary worktherewith.
4. The Publisher shall pay the Author, fifty one percent of all royalties for every
copy sold of the literary work in the United States, United Kingdom, SouthAfrica, Australia, Canada and elsewhere.
5. The Author shall be responsible for obtaining a copyright for the said literary
work, if not already done so by the Author, and if the copyright is required basedon the location of the Author.
6. If the work is authored or owned by more then one individual then the profits
received shall be divided equally, depending on the amount of authors involved.
7. The Publisher agrees to pursue promotional opportunities for the Author. The
Publisher cannot guarantee the successful establishment of said promotional
events, however the Publisher promises to pursue such events and upon request
will provide the Author with a detailed report of these pursuits. These efforts willbe of no further cost to the Author.
8. The Author retains all media rights of the said literary work, excluding thepublishing rights of which this contract pertains to.
9. The Publisher agrees to deliver to the Author five copies of the said literary workat the onset of the works availability. The Author receives a twenty five percent
discount on the price of the book when ordered directly from the publisher.
10. The Publisher agrees to provide the Author with quarterly reports on the sales ofthe literary work. Royalties will be paid to the Author at this time. If there are no
sales of the pertaining work during the quarterly period, a promotional report will
be available upon a request from the Author.
11. The Publisher agrees to proofread and edit the said literary work, and to only
make the necessary grammatical corrections, without impeding on the style/formof the Author. The Publisher will not make any changes to the manuscript of an
artistic or stylistic nature. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any part of a
manuscript if it is not acceptable because of offensive material to any nationality
or race, or for any pertaining libelous slander.
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12. The Author agrees that all matters dealing with the design and production of the
said literary work shall be at the discretion of the Publisher.
13. The Publisher agrees to provide these service(s) after being paid the set fee posted
on the company website for the chosen service(s).
14. The provisions of this agreement shall apply to and bind the heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns of the Author, and the successors and assigns of thePublisher.
15. Any issues that are not covered in this agreement shall be put up for debate
between the two parties and upon agreement, drafted into a second contract.
16. Under extreme circumstances the publisher may decide to end the agreement,
provided that the author is informed of the reason at least three months before the
end were to occur. This clause is only to be used under extreme and significantcircumstance. Under this circumstance, all money paid by the author would be
refunded.
17. The Publisher agrees to produce the said literary work within 365 days from the
date of the signing of this agreement by both parties thereto, provided Publisher isnot hindered by causes beyond its own control, or by the Author.
18. The Author and the Publisher agree to correspond with each other in a civil and
respectful manner during the publication and promotional process.
________________________________________________
Author Director of Raider Publishing
________________________ Witness
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Raider PublishingInternational
Raider Publishing International350 5th Ave. 59th Floor
New York, NY, USA 10118
Agreement made this _____ day of __________, between party of the first part,_______________, hereinafter called the Author, and Raider Publishing International a
company based in the State of New York, party of the second part, hereinafter called thePublisher.
Witnesseth:
Whereas, the Author is Proprietor of a literary work at present known as:_____________________, which work the Publisher agrees to produce in book form on
the terms and conditions specified hereinafter;
1. The Author grants and assigns to the Publisher during a period of three years from
the date of the signing of this agreement by both parties thereto the exclusive rightto produce, publish, sell or export, or cause to be produced, published sold or
exported, the above work in book form and ebook form in the English language or
languages, in the United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa,Australia, Canada and the exclusive right to arrange for the publication of the
above work in book form in all foreign countries. If the Author decides to
withdraw from this agreement before the end of three years, then the publisher
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must relinquish its exclusive right to the publication of the literary work, provided
the Author gives the Publisher three months notice.
2. The Publisher agrees to produce the said literary work in book form, in such
format, type and style of paper, jacket and binding as will make the volume
attractive and substantial looking. It is specifically understood and agreed,furthermore, that the said volume will contain all manuscript pages as submitted
by the Author (unless otherwise determined), and will be printed on good quality
paper with the bound size to be, approximately, 5.5 x 8.5 or 6 x 9 inches, or anyother size as the market demands.
3. The Publisher agrees to cause all copies of the said literary work to be printed as
the market demands, and agrees to cause the copies so printed to be bound, fromtime to time, in sufficient quantities to supply purchasers of said literary work
therewith.
4. The Publisher shall pay the Author, fifty one percent of all royalties for everycopy sold of the literary work in the United States, United Kingdom, South
Africa, Australia, Canada and elsewhere.
5. The Publisher shall be responsible for obtaining a copyright for the said literary
work, if not already done so by the Author.
6. If the work is authored or owned by more then one individual then the profits
received shall be divided equally, depending on the amount of authors involved.
7. The Publisher agrees to pursue promotional opportunities for the Author. These
efforts will include one hundred press releases to be sent to the
national/international media. The Publisher cannot guarantee the successfulestablishment of said promotional events/reviews/interviews, however the
Publisher promises to pursue such events and upon request will provide the
Author with a detailed report of these pursuits. These efforts will be of no furthercost to the Author.
8. The Author retains all media rights of the said literary work, excluding the
publishing rights of which this contract pertains to.
9. The Publisher agrees to deliver to the Author fifteen copies of the said literary
work at the onset of the works availability. The Author receives a thirty percentdiscount on the price of the book when ordered directly from the publisher.
10. The Publisher agrees to provide the Author with quarterly reports on the sales ofthe literary work. Royalties will be paid to the Author at this time. If there are no
sales of the pertaining work during the quarterly period, a promotional report will
be available upon a request from the Author.
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11. The Publisher agrees to proofread and edit the said literary work, and to only
make the necessary grammatical corrections, without impeding on the style/form
of the Author. The Publisher will not make any changes to the manuscript of anartistic or stylistic nature. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any part of a
manuscript if it is not acceptable because of offensive material to any nationality
or race, or for any pertaining libelous slander.
12. The Author agrees that all matters dealing with the design and production of the
said literary work shall be at the discretion of the Publisher.
13. The Publisher agrees to provide these service(s) after being paid the set fee posted
on the company website for the chosen service(s).
14. The provisions of this agreement shall apply to and bind the heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns of the Author, and the successors and assigns of the
Publisher.
15. Any issues that are not covered in this agreement shall be put up for debate
between the two parties and upon agreement, drafted into a second contract.
16. Under extreme circumstances the publisher may decide to end the agreement,
provided that the author is informed of the reason at least three months before theend were to occur. This clause is only to be used under extreme and significant
circumstance. Under this circumstance, all money paid by the author would be
refunded.
17. The Publisher agrees to produce the said literary work within 365 days from the
date of the signing of this agreement by both parties thereto, provided Publisher is
not hindered by causes beyond its own control, or by the Author.
18. The Author and the Publisher agree to correspond with each other in a civil and
respectful manner during the publication and promotional process.
19. The Publisher agrees to broadcast part of the aforementioned literary work (or an
interview with the Author) through the Raider Broadcasting Network.
________________________
________________________Author Director of Raider Publishing
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________________________ Witness
Raider PublishingInternational
Raider Publishing International350 5th Ave. 59th Floor
New York, NY, USA 10118
Agreement made this _____ day of __________, between party of the first part,
_______________, hereinafter called the Author, and Raider Publishing International acompany based in the State of New York, party of the second part, hereinafter called thePublisher.
Witnesseth:
Whereas, the Author is Proprietor of a literary work at present known as:
_____________________, which work the Publisher agrees to produce in book form on
the terms and conditions specified hereinafter;
1. The Author grants and assigns to the Publisher during a period of five years from
the date of the signing of this agreement by both parties thereto the exclusive rightto produce, publish, sell or export, or cause to be produced, published sold or
exported, the above work in book form and ebook form in the English language or
languages, in the United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa,
Australia, Canada and the exclusive right to arrange for the publication of theabove work in book form in all foreign countries. If the Author decides to
withdraw from this agreement before the end of five years, then the publisher
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must relinquish its exclusive right to the publication of the literary work, provided
the Author gives the Publisher three months notice.
2. The Publisher agrees to produce the said literary work in book form, in such
format, type and style of paper, jacket and binding as will make the volume
attractive and substantial looking. It is specifically understood and agreed,furthermore, that the said volume will contain all manuscript pages as submitted
by the Author (unless otherwise determined), and will be printed on good quality
paper with the bound size to be, approximately, 5.5 x 8.5 or 6 x 9 inches, or anyother size as the market demands.
3. The Publisher agrees to cause all copies of the said literary work to be printed as
the market demands, and agrees to cause the copies so printed to be bound, fromtime to time, in sufficient quantities to supply purchasers of said literary work
therewith.
4. The Publisher shall pay the Author, sixty one percent of all royalties for everycopy sold of the literary work in the United States, United Kingdom, South
Africa, Australia, Canada and elsewhere.
5. The Publisher shall be responsible for obtaining a copyright for the said literary
work, if not already done so by the Author.
6. If the work is authored or owned by more then one individual then the profits
received shall be divided equally, depending on the amount of authors involved.
7. The Publisher agrees to pursue promotional opportunities for the Author. These
efforts will include five hundred press releases to be sent to the
national/international media. The Publisher cannot guarantee the successfulestablishment of said promotional events/reviews/interviews, however the
Publisher promises to pursue such events and upon request will provide the
Author with a detailed report of these pursuits. These efforts will be of no furthercost to the Author.
8. The Author retains all media rights of the said literary work, excluding the
publishing rights of which this contract pertains to.
9. The Publisher agrees to deliver to the Author twenty five copies of the said
literary work at the onset of the works availability. The Author receives a fortypercent discount on the price of the book when ordered directly from the
publisher.
10. The Publisher agrees to provide the Author with quarterly reports on the sales of
the literary work. Royalties will be paid to the Author at this time. If there are no
sales of the pertaining work during the quarterly period, a promotional report will
be available upon a request from the Author.
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11. The Publisher agrees to proofread and edit the said literary work, and to only
make the necessary grammatical corrections, without impeding on the style/formof the Author. The Publisher will not make any changes to the manuscript of an
artistic or stylistic nature. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any part of a
manuscript if it is not acceptable because of offensive material to any nationalityor race, or for any pertaining libelous slander.
12. The Author agrees that all matters dealing with the design and production of thesaid literary work shall be at the discretion of the Publisher.
13. The Publisher agrees to provide these service(s) after being paid the set fee posted
on the company website for the chosen service(s).
14. The provisions of this agreement shall apply to and bind the heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns of the Author, and the successors and assigns of the
Publisher.
15. Any issues that are not covered in this agreement shall be put up for debatebetween the two parties and upon agreement, drafted into a second contract.
16. Under extreme circumstances the publisher may decide to end the agreement,provided that the author is informed of the reason at least three months before the
end were to occur. This clause is only to be used under extreme and significant
circumstance. Under this circumstance, all money paid by the author would be
refunded.
17. The Publisher agrees to produce the said literary work within 365 days from the
date of the signing of this agreement by both parties thereto, provided Publisher isnot hindered by causes beyond its own control, or by the Author.
18. The Author and the Publisher agree to correspond with each other in a civil andrespectful manner during the publication and promotional process.
19. The Publisher agrees to broadcast part of the aforementioned literary work
through the Raider Broadcasting Network.
20. The Publisher agrees to include the aforementioned literary work in an issue of
the Raider Literary Magazine.
21. The Publisher agrees to pursue the establishment of shelf space through the
appropriate markets and retailers. These efforts will be conducted at the discretionof the Publisher.
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22. The Publisher agrees to create TV, radio, web advertisements to air in an
advertising campaign. The Publisher guarantees this campaign will reach five
hundred thousand people.
23. The Publisher agrees to create a website dedicated to promoting the book and the
Author, to be hosted for one year.
________________________________________________
Author Director of Raider Publishing
________________________ Witness
Raider PublishingInternational
Raider Publishing International350 5th Ave. 59th Floor
New York, NY, USA 10118
Agreement made this _____ day of __________, between party of the first part,
_______________, hereinafter called the Author, and Raider Publishing International a
company based in the State of New York, party of the second part, hereinafter called thePublisher.
Witnesseth:
Whereas, the Author is Proprietor of a literary work at present known as:
_____________________, which work the Publisher agrees to produce in book form onthe terms and conditions specified hereinafter;
1. The Author grants and assigns to the Publisher during a period of five years from the date
of the signing of this agreement by both parties thereto the exclusive right to produce,
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publish, sell or export, or cause to be produced, published sold or exported, the above
work in book form and ebook form in the English language or languages, in the United
States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, Canada and the exclusive
right to arrange for the publication of the above work in book form in all foreign
countries. If the Author decides to withdraw from this agreement before the end of fiveyears, then the publisher must relinquish its exclusive right to the publication of the
literary work, provided the Author gives the Publisher three months notice.
2. The Publisher agrees to produce the said literary work in book form, in such format, type
and style of paper, jacket and binding as will make the volume attractive and substantial
looking. It is specifically understood and agreed, furthermore, that the said volume will
contain all manuscript pages as submitted by the Author (unless otherwise determined),
and will be printed on good quality paper with the bound size to be, approximately, 5.5 x
8.5 or 6 x 9 inches, or any other size as the market demands.
3. The Publisher agrees to cause all copies of the said literary work to be printed as
the market demands, and agrees to cause the copies so printed to be bound, from time to
time, in sufficient quantities to supply purchasers of said literary work therewith.
4. The Publisher shall pay the Author, sixty one percent of all royalties for every
copy sold of the literary work in the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa,
Australia, Canada and elsewhere.
5. The Publisher shall be responsible for obtaining a copyright for the said literary work, if
not already done so by the Author.
6. If the work is authored or owned by more then one individual then the profits received
shall be divided equally, depending on the amount of authors involved.
7. The Publisher agrees to pursue promotional opportunities for the Author. These efforts
will include five hundred press releases to be sent to the national/international media. ThePublisher cannot guarantee the successful establishment of said promotional
events/reviews/interviews, however the Publisher promises to pursue such events and
upon request will provide the Author with a detailed report of these pursuits. These
efforts will be of no further cost to the Author.
8. The Author retains all media rights of the said literary work, excluding the publishingrights of which this contract pertains to.
9. The Publisher agrees to deliver to the Author thirty five copies of the said literary work at
the onset of the works availability. The Author receives a fifty percent discount on theprice of the book when ordered directly from the publisher.
10. The Publisher agrees to provide the Author with quarterly reports on the sales of the
literary work. Royalties will be paid to the Author at this time. If there are no sales of the
pertaining work during the quarterly period, a promotional report will be available upon a
request from the Author.
11. The Publisher agrees to proofread and edit the said literary work, and to only make the
necessary grammatical corrections, without impeding on the style/form of the Author.
The Publisher will not make any changes to the manuscript of an artistic or stylistic
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nature. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any part of a manuscript if it is not
acceptable because of offensive material to any nationality or race, or for any pertaining
libelous slander.
12. The Author agrees that all matters dealing with the design and production of the saidliterary work shall be at the discretion of the Publisher.
13. The Publisher agrees to provide these service(s) after being paid the set fee posted on the
company website for the chosen service(s).
14. The provisions of this agreement shall apply to and bind the heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns of the Author, and the successors and assigns of the Publisher.
15. Any issues that are not covered in this agreement shall be put up for debate between the
two parties and upon agreement, drafted into a second contract.
16. Under extreme circumstances the publisher may decide to end the agreement,
provided that the author is informed of the reason at least three months before the
end were to occur. This clause is only to be used under extreme and significantcircumstance. Under this circumstance, all money paid by the author would be
refunded.
17. The Publisher agrees to produce the said literary work within 365 days from thedate of the signing of this agreement by both parties thereto, provided Publisher is
not hindered by causes beyond its own control, or by the Author.
18. The Author and the Publisher agree to correspond with each other in a civil and
respectful manner during the publication and promotional process.
19. The Publisher agrees to broadcast part of the aforementioned literary work through the
Raider Broadcasting Network.
20. The Publisher agrees to include the aforementioned literary work in an issue of the Raider
Literary Magazine.
21. The Publisher agrees to pursue the establishment of shelf space through the appropriate
markets and retailers. These efforts will be conducted at the discretion of the Publisher.
22. The Publisher agrees to create TV, radio, web advertisements to air in an advertising
campaign. The Publisher guarantees this campaign will reach five hundred thousand
people.
23. The Publisher agrees to create a website dedicated to promoting the book and the Author,to be hosted for one year.
24. The Publisher agrees to include the published version of the Work in the Raider Alliance
Book Distribution Program.
25. The Publisher agrees to publish the finished version of the work as an ebook. The
distribution, sale and regulation of this product will be at the discretion of the publisher.
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________________________ ________________________
Author Director of Raider Publishing
________________________Witness
Book Information
1. Book CoverAny ideas for the cover?
Please write us a description of the story for the back cover. Because no one
knows the story better then you! (about 250 words more or less)
Please write a brief statement about you as the author. (100 words more or less)
2. Production
Are there any parts of your novel that might be overly controversial or considered
libelous?
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Is there anything we should know before proof reading your novel?
Approximately what price would you like to see your book sold at? (We will do
the best we can!)
3. Post-Production
Do you want us to try and arrange book signings for you after the book has been
published?
Would you like us to contact local newspapers with news of your book?
Is there anyone that would like to know about your books release? (Include
name, address, post code)
Are there any particular bookstores where you would like to see your book on theshelf?
Are there any other promotional ideas that you would like us to pursue?
What address would you like the books sent to when they are finished?
4. General
Do you have any concerns about the whole publishing process?
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Would you like us to send you a detailed report of your books sales when we
send your quarterly royalty check?
Anything else you would like to tell us?
Services and Fees_________________________________
Raider Publishing has expanded its services to include a wide variety ofpublishing options for authors. We take great pride in providing our authors with more
choices then any other publisher can. If you have any questions, please contact anyone at
Raider Publishing for more details.
Main Packages__________________________________
Bronze Package
-$849(USD)/$900(Canada)/650(Euro)/599(UK)/R6,500(RSA)/$900(AUD)/Rs38,000(India)
51% of Your Book's Royalties
Quarterly Royalty Payments and Sales Reports
World Wide Availability
Professional Editing and Proof Reading
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ISBN Number Registration
Personal Assistant
Text Design
Book Layout
Printing Around the World, Including the US and UK
Binding (Paperback or Hardcover) Cover Design
Review Proofs of the Cover and Book Interior
Press Releases Sent to Local Newspapers
5 Free copies
25% Discount on all Raider Publishing Titles
Promotional Opportunities (if desired)
Distribution to our Network of 25,000 Retailers
Three Years of Distribution
Silver Package-$1899(US)/$2000(Canada)/1399(Euro)/1250(UK)/R14,000(RSA)/
$2,049(AUD)/Rs85,000(India)
Book Broadcasted in Podcast Form on itunes
Book Signing Arrangements
100 Press Releases Sent to the Local/National Media
51% of Your Book's Royalties
Quarterly royalty payments and sales reports
World Wide Availability
Professional Editing and Proof Reading ISBN Number Registration
Personal Assistant
Text Design
Book Layout
Printing Around the World, Including the US and UK
Binding (Paperback or Hardcover)
Cover Design
Review Proofs of the Cover and Book Interior
Press Releases Sent to Local Newspapers
15 Free copies
30% Discount on all Raider Publishing Titles Promotional Opportunities (if desired)
Distribution to our Network of 25,000 Retailers
Three Years of Distribution
Gold Package
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-$2,749(US)/$2999(Canada)/1949(Euro)/1799(UK)/R20,500(RSA)
/$2,949(AUD)/Rs120,000(India)
TV/Radio Advertising Campaign
Personal Website Creation Book Submitted for Shelf Space Consideration
Book Broadcasted in Podcast Form on itunes
Interview/Feature in the Raider Literary Magazine
Book Signing Arrangements
500 Press Releases Sent to the Local/National Media
61% of Your Book's Royalties
You Receive Quarterly Royalty Payments and Sales Reports
World Wide Availability
Professional Editing and Proof Reading
ISBN Number Registration
Personal Assistant Text Design
Book Layout
Printing Around the World, Including the US and UK
Binding (Paperback or Hardcover)
Cover Design
Review Proofs of the Cover and Book Interior
25 Free copies
40% Discount on all Raider Publishing Titles
Promotional Opportunities (if desired)
Distribution to our Network of 25,000 Retailers
Five Years of Distribution
Platinum Package-
$3,499(US)/$3,599(Canada)/2,599(Euro)/2,299(UK)/R26,000(RSA)/$3,799(AUD)/Rs150,000(India)
Books Guaranteed on Shelves (R.A. Partners)
Book Published as an e-book
TV/Radio Advertising Campaign
Personal Website Creation
Book Submitted for Shelf Space Consideration
Book Broadcasted in Podcast Form on itunes
Interview/Feature in the Raider Literary Magazine
Book Signing Arrangements
500 Press Releases Sent to the Local/National Media
61% of Your Book's Royalties
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You receive quarterly royalty payments and sales reports
World Wide Availability
Professional Editing and Proof Reading
ISBN Number Registration
Personal Assistant
Text Design Book Layout
Printing Around the World, Including the US and UK
Binding (Paperback or Hardcover)
Cover Design
Review Proofs of the Cover and Book Interior
35 Free copies
50% Discount on all Raider Publishing Titles
Promotional Opportunities (if desired)
Distribution to our Network of 25,000 Retailers
Five Years of Distribution
Extra Options____________________________
(Can be added onto any Package)
Promotional Website
A full service website designed by our staff to promote you and your book. You pick the domain name,provide us with the information and we take care of the rest. (Includes One Year of Hosting).
$399(US)/$450(Canada)/300(Euro)/250(UK)/R3,000(RSA)/$450(AUS)/Rs18,000(India)
Extra Promotion Option
Extra Services Include: Entry into two national/international Book Awards Application for shelf space consideration in the US and UK
Interview on the Raider Broadcasting Network Extra Press Releases (50-100) Book Signing Arrangements
$399(US)/$450(Canada)/300(Euro)/250(UK)/R3,000(RSA)/$450(AUS)/Rs18,000(India)
Advertising Campaign
Extra Services Include:
Radio Ad Creation
TV Ad Creation
TV/Radio/Web Advertising Campaign guaranteed to reach at least five hundred
thousand people
$699(US)/$750(Canada)/500(Euro)/450(UK)/R5,300(RSA)/$749(AUS)/Rs31,000(India)
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Guaranteed Shelf Space
Extra Services Include:
Inclusion in the Raider Alliance Program
Your Book On The Shelves of Stores in the US, UK, RSA, AUS
$599(US)/$650(Canada)/450(Euro)/400(UK)/R4,500(RSA)/$649(AUS)/Rs27,000(India)
Ebook Publishing
Extra Services Include:
Ebook Formatting/Publishing/Distribution
Availability Through Amazons Kindle and BNs Nook Readers
$399(US)/$450(Canada)/300(Euro)/250(UK)/R3,000(RSA)/$450(AUS)/Rs18,000(India)
Extra Fast Service
Your book published within ninety days of receiving your required paperwork
$1,000(US)/$1,050(Canada)/750(Euro)/700(UK)/R7,500(RSA)/$1,100(AUS)/Rs45,000(India)
Fee Payments________________________________
Here at Raider Publishing International we accept fee payments in
many different ways. We also have a flexible payment plan for thosenot able to pay their fee all at once. Please ask anyone at RaiderPublishing International for details if you are interested in this program.
Below, we have listed the different payment methods we accept.
Credit/Debit Card_____________________
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We currently accept all major credit cards. Please fill out and return theattached form to pay by this method.
Paypal____________________
To pay by Paypal with an existing account. Please sent the appropriateamount to ([email protected]).
Bank Transfer_____________________
We currently accept direct bank transfers in most currencies. Feel free
to send money directly to us with the bank details listed in this packet.
Western Union_____________________
We accept Western Union, which is a low cost payment alternative inmany countries. If you decide on this method, we have listed the
details later in this packet.
Bank Transfer Details_______________________________
These details can be obtained upon request
Western Union Details______________________________
Send Payment to:
Raider Publishing InternationalContact Name (if necessary): Adam Salviani, Company Director350 5th Ave. 59th FloorNew York, New York, 10118
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Raider Publishing International350 5th Ave. 59th FloorNew York, New York 10118
Credit Card Authorization Form
Card Holders Name:Card Type:
Raider Publishing International Credit/Debit Card Authorization
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Card Number:Expiration Date:
Three Digit Security Code:
Card Holders Address:
Service Purchased:Cost of Service:
I ________________________ hereby state that it is my wish for RaiderPublishing International to charge my card the fee listed above.
__________________________________
Card Holders Signature
Offices____________________________________
Feel free to send your selected contract, book information form,manuscript and payment forms to one of our addresses below. If
possible we would prefer if all documents could be sent digitally to
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([email protected]). Please not that the contractual offerslisted in this packet are only valid within forty five days of the authorreceiving this packet. If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact us. Thank you for your interest in our company and we hope towork with you in the near future.
Raider Publishing International (Global HQ)350 5th Ave. 59th Floor
New York, New York 10118
Raider Publishing International (Europe)2nd Floor
145-157 St. John StreetLondon, UK EC1V 4PY
Raider Publishing International (Africa)***Birchwood Court
Montrose Street, Vorna Valley
Johannesburg, South Africa 1686***Currently Moving to Cape Town, please contact other offices until
further notice
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]