The question that concern all of our collaborators.
Why do contracts last so long? Can the author quit earlier?
Tektime reserves the exclusivity of the distribution of translated books and audiobooks for a period of five and seven years, respectively. In this way the translator and the narrator can regain translation and narration costs, as well as to obtain an income for their work.
Do you think this period is too long?
Even though we strongly believe in all the books we publish, we can’t guarantee immediate high sales for everyone. For this reason we have established minimum periods for the distribution. However, the author can, at any time, withdraw from the contract before the expiration date.
Obviously, he will be required to compensate the expenses that the translator and we faced, by paying a small fee, as indicated in the contracts.