This agreement sets out the publishing services, pricing, responsibilities and scope of authorization between the Author and AWJ for Culture & Arts Publishing.
1. Publishing Services Pricing by Work Type (Excluding Design)
- Short Stories & Children's Stories — 270 – 330 USD
- Literary Books & Novels — 410 USD
- Educational Books & Booklets — 950 – 1,100 USD
- Studies & Research Papers — 1,630 – 2,180 USD
2. Author Responsibilities Before Publication
- Providing the final manuscript ready for publication.
- Taking responsibility for language proofreading and final content review before approval.
- Providing the final design or covering the costs of design and layout services when required.
- Ensuring that the content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights.
- Approving the final version before printing or digital publication.
- Providing images, illustrations, and additional materials with valid usage rights.
Note: The Author shall provide all final materials required for publication and shall be responsible for any modifications or additions after final approval.
3. AWJ Publishing Responsibilities
- Evaluating the Work and approving the appropriate publishing plan.
- Reviewing and preparing the Work according to approved publishing standards.
- Issuing ISBN and completing legal deposit procedures.
- Managing print and digital publishing processes.
- Providing printing services and coordinating production activities as agreed.
- Managing distribution through approved local and international channels according to the package.
- Implementing marketing and promotional activities according to the selected package.
- Managing publishing, translation, and commercial exploitation rights according to the Agreement.
- Protecting the intellectual property rights of both the Author and Publisher.
- Monitoring sales and preparing periodic financial revenue reports.
- Providing support and participation in book fairs and cultural events as agreed.
- Maintaining publishing records, agreements, and rights documentation.
Note: AWJ Publishing shall provide professional publishing services while ensuring the protection of the Author's rights and effective management of the Work according to the approved package and Agreement.
4. Scope of Authorization
The Author authorizes AWJ Publishing to undertake all procedures related to the publication, management, and exploitation of the Work (Work Title and Work Type to be specified in the signed agreement). This authorization includes:
- Representing the Author before publishing, printing, and distribution entities.
- Completing ISBN registration and legal deposit procedures.
- Managing print and digital publishing processes.
- Contracting with printing, distribution, and marketing entities as agreed.
- Managing publishing, distribution, and translation rights according to the Publishing Agreement.
- Promoting the Work and participating in book fairs and cultural events according to the approved package.
- Monitoring sales and preparing financial reports related to the Work.
5. Authorization Period
This authorization shall remain valid throughout the term of the Publishing Agreement or as specified in the Agreement and its related Annexes.
6. Author Declaration
The Author confirms that this authorization does not constitute a transfer of moral or original intellectual property rights. It only grants AWJ Publishing the authority to manage and exploit the commercial rights of the Work according to the signed Publishing Agreement.
AWJ for Culture & Arts Publishing