A clear route for writers, narrators, translators, lecturers and independent publishers: from verified rights and final files to publication, reporting and payouts.
Good work and clear rights matter more than a famous name.
BENARI considers first projects as well as established catalogues. Every applicant must be able to explain who created the work and who controls each element.
01
Emerging author
A first book or independent project.
02
Independent publisher
A ready catalogue seeking another distribution channel.
03
Translator
A credited translation with rights to both the translation and the original.
04
Lecturer or researcher
Courses, seminars, lectures or research in audio or text.
05
Anthology editor
A collection backed by permission from every contributor.
06
Narrator
A performance that forms an independent part of the edition.
07
Archive rights holder
Lawful authority to return manuscripts and recordings to circulation.
08
Creative organisation
A publisher, studio or collective with verified authority.
Seven steps
A visible route from profile to publication.
Complete each stage in order. Your account shows what is required and what happens next.
01
Create your profile
Add your legal and public names, choose an individual or organisation profile, and enable two-factor authentication.
02
Verify your details
Confirm identity, tax residence and a bank account owned by the contracting party.
03
Document the rights
Collect evidence for the text, recording, performance, translation, cover, music and other elements.
04
Review the agreement
Check the licence scope, territories, languages, formats, term, royalty formula and withdrawal process.
05
Prepare the edition
Upload final files, a compliant cover, an optional sample, supporting documents and complete metadata.
06
Complete moderation
Technical, metadata, editorial and legal reviews may result in a clear request for corrections.
07
Publish and follow reports
Review the public card, monitor eligible use and sales, and receive statements and payouts.
Before uploading
Prepare the person, the rights and the edition.
A complete submission moves faster because the editorial team can verify it without chasing missing facts.
01
Profile and verification
Legal name matching your identity or company documents
Public name and a short biography for the author page
Current address, contact email and country of tax residence
Bank account owned by you or your organisation
Directors and beneficial owners where applicable
Two-factor authentication enabled
BENARI provides statements about payments and withholding, but does not file your tax return.
02
Rights to every element
TextAuthorship, co-authorship, inheritance and previous transfers.
Recording and performanceRights to the recording and the narrator's permission to distribute the performance.
TranslationPermission for both the translation and the original work.
VisualsCover, illustrations, photographs, fonts and design elements.
Music and soundLicences for music, effects and third-party recordings.
Synthetic voiceClear permission for the specific voice and compliance with its provider's terms.
The publication package
Upload a final edition, not a working draft.
Check the whole reading or listening experience before submission. Replacing the main file after publication creates a new version and triggers moderation again.
01
Audiobook
Correct track order and chapter names, complete files, stable volume, no clipped endings, and filenames that clearly show sequence.
02
Ebook
A valid structure tested on phone, tablet and an e-ink device, using only the final edited text.
03
Alongside the work
A compliant cover, an introductory sample where provided, rights documents and complete metadata.
The description is your first conversation with someone who does not know you yet. Make it accurate, specific and useful.
Four checks
Moderation is a process, not a silent verdict.
If the team finds a problem, you receive a specific reason and can correct the material, provide a document or appeal.
01
Technical
Files open correctly, sound and structure meet requirements, and no defects are present.
02
Metadata
The card is accurate and genre and category are selected correctly.
03
Editorial
The content matches its description and does not mislead the audience.
04
Legal
Authorship, third-party rights, special categories and synthetic voice are reviewed.
3-7working days for a standard submission
up to~10days for translations, co-authorship and other complex rights cases
The agreement
You remain an independent rights holder.
The relationship is not employment, a legal partnership or an agency service. The licence is non-exclusive unless the agreement expressly says otherwise.
Check before signing
Formats, languages, territories, term, moderation rules, third-party warranties, royalty formula, reporting, withholding, withdrawal and final accounting.
What BENARI may do
Host, transmit and protect files; sell access; run promotions; process refunds; and support customers within the licence.
The agreement controls
This guide explains the process but does not replace the signed agreement. Read the complete agreement before accepting it.
Transparent accounting
Royalty is calculated from net receipts.
Net receipts are the amount actually received by BENARI after the applicable deductions for the transaction.
Website and app channels can have different commissions. Statements separate them so the calculation can be traced.
Subscription use
Eighty percent of net subscription receipts forms a royalty pool distributed by eligible listening and reading. Samples and suspicious or mechanical activity do not count.
Free podcasts
A free podcast does not generate direct royalty; it helps new audiences discover the creator.
Figures describe the current author guide. The signed agreement and the statement for each period determine the actual rate, deductions and payable amount.
Statements and payouts
Every figure should lead back to a transaction.
45
days
Indicative payment timing after the monthly period closes.
£50
minimum
Smaller balances carry forward to the next period.
3
currencies
GBP, EUR and USD at launch, by bank transfer to a verified account.
30
days
To question a closed statement through the creator account.
Dashboard
Published and pending works, period income and the next expected payout.
By work
Sales by channel, geography, trends, eligible use and pool share.
Accruals
Gross revenue, consumption tax, commission, net receipts, royalty and withholding.
History
Monthly statements, annual summaries, corrections and payout status.
Final check
Four green lights before you submit.
Use this list before sending the work to moderation, then follow all requests in the same submission thread.
01
Profile
Legal and public names are correct
Profile type is correct
Two-factor authentication is enabled
02
Data and money
Identity and tax residence are verified
Tax package is complete
Bank account belongs to the contracting party
03
Rights
Every contributor is credited
Agreements and permissions are collected
Cover, music, translation and voice are lawful
04
Material
Only final files are uploaded
Chapters and tracks are ordered
Cover, sample, metadata and description are ready
Questions before applying
The practical details.
Do I transfer ownership of my work?
No. You remain the rights holder and grant a limited licence. It is non-exclusive unless the agreement expressly states otherwise.
Can I apply with my first book?
Yes. BENARI considers emerging authors. Quality, a clear chain of rights and readiness to work openly with readers are the central requirements.
Can I submit a translation?
Yes, when you can document both the right to the translation and permission to use the original work.
How long does moderation take?
The guide gives 3-7 working days for standard material and up to about 10 days for more complex rights cases. These are estimates, not guaranteed deadlines.
What happens if something is missing?
You receive a specific reason and can correct the material, provide evidence or appeal. Complex rights history may pause publication until the documents are complete.
How are payouts made?
Monthly by bank transfer to the verified contracting party, normally around 45 days after the period closes and once the £50 threshold is reached.
Your work. Your name. A clear process.
Ready to meet your audience?
Create your profile and begin the application. For questions about rights or preparation, write to the author team.
