Our publishing concept, based on state-of-the-art technology, enables us to produce CDs and DVDs cost-effectively and guarantee long-term availability. The increasing specialization in all areas of science requires publishing for small groups of readers (special interests) and updating content at ever shorter intervals. Our publishing concept is geared and optimized for this. We offer and enable our authors and editors:

• Fast decision-making processes regarding the inclusion of a title
• Very short production times and rapid publication
• Long-term availability of media
• International advertising and distribution
• Cost-effective copies for authors
• Various equipment options

• Available as a stand-alone publication or as a supplement to a textbook.
• Low publication costs even for small print runs.
• Support with customized printing.
• We also offer open access publication. Further information is available upon request.

When creating the master, autorun files can be created that allow the automatic start of, for example, an index.html file.

In general, you should choose a clear directory structure to show the user a clear start file from which he can then access all data.

The maximum data size is 700 MB for a CD and 4.5 GB for a DVD.

There are basically three different configuration options:

Firstly a paper sleeve with window and glue dot. This option is suitable if you wish to include a CD-ROM / DVD with a book.

A further option is the QuickFlip. This is a standard CD box in a slim, space-saving format. The CD is held in special guide rails and can be removed with a simple lever mechanism.

The JewelCase is a more complex option. It includes a sturdy plastic case, an inlay (normally with a brief description of the content of the data carrier) and an extra booklet.

The data carriers themselves can be printed in colour whatever option you choose.

In connection with the inclusion of the publication in our publishing program, we conclude a publishing contract with the author (Standard contract).

Key features of the publishing contract are:

• The author affirms that they hold all rights to the work and transfers the right of use to the publisher.
• The publisher waives the exclusive right of use; the author and institute may publish parts of the work in journals, conference proceedings, etc. without the publisher's permission.
• The author undertakes to submit a complete and publishable master.
• The publisher undertakes to reproduce and distribute the work.
• The author receives a fee for each copy sold and for ancillary rights exploitation (downloads, etc.).

After the publishing contract has been concluded, the ISBN is assigned, the publication is registered with the Deutsche Bibliothek, and the title is included in the Verzeichnis Lieferbarer Bücher (VLB). Distribution in bookstores takes place after the title has been included in our catalog and is free of charge for the author.

• What is the VG Wort?

  The Verwertungsgesellschaft Wort (VG WORT) was founded in 1958 as an association vested with legal capacity and holds the copyrights of authors and publishers in trust as a nonprofit organisation. The Verwertungsgesellschaft Wissenschaft has been organised as a separate department within the VG Wort since 1978.

• What is the job of VG WORT?

  As a result of the increasing technological advancement of our society, reproductions and other secondary uses of works are becoming increasingly easier and more frequent. They have become unmanageable for authors and publishers. VG WORT collects fees for many of these uses, which it distributes once a year according to a special distribution key. The scope and modalities of this work are constantly reviewed and adapted to changing circumstances.

• Where does VG WORT’s income come from?

  The main sources of income are:

  • Library royalties
  • Reading circle royalties for borrowing/renting works
  • Copying machine royalties for the manufacture, import, and operation of copying machines (e.g., copy shops)
  • Levies on IT hardware for creating digital copies for private copying and storage of copyrighted content (CD/DVD blanks, memory cards, and flash drives)
  • Press review royalties for the reprinting of articles in press reviews

• Who will participate in VG WORT’s distributions?

  Owners of copyrights and usage rights to literary works or scientific or technical representations can transfer the administration of their rights to VG WORT and thus participate in its profit distribution. This is done by concluding a rights administration agreement.

  The authorized representatives are divided into the following groups:

  • Authors and translators of literary and dramatic literature
  • Journalists, authors, and translators of non-fiction literature
  • Authors and translators of scientific and technical literature
  • Publishers of literary and non-fiction literature
  • Theatrical publishers

  Since 2018, the conclusion of a distribution agreement has also been mandatory in the Science Department. Only then can the title registration of scientific and non-fiction books and articles in books and journals be carried out by the authorized persons.

  Please note that the distribution agreement must be concluded in the same year in which the publication takes place. The title itself can then be registered until January 31 of the following year.

• What are the requirements for payment of royalties?

  Remuneration for academic and non-fiction books is paid if the titles can be borrowed to a reasonable extent from academic libraries in Germany. The works must be listed in at least two regional library networks with at least five locations, donations are not considered. If the works are only listed in at least three locations or if at least 100 copies have been sold, a royalty of 50 % of the regular author's share can be paid.

• How high are the VG WORT distributions?

  2024, the remuneration for a published academic book was set at an average of 1,100 euros. The distribution will begin at the beginning of July.

• Why are we informing you about the work of VG WORT?

  As an author, you should take advantage of the opportunities available to exercise your rights as an author and benefit financially from the diverse uses of your work. For many authors, remuneration from VG WORT has now become an integral part of their income. When deciding to work with a publisher, you should therefore consider the following advantages of publishing:

  • Cooperation and mutual complementarity of the work of author and publisher
  • The opportunity to use the described work of VG WORT for you as the author and thus derive the greatest possible financial benefit from your work

• How can I learn more about VG WORT?

  VG WORT provides information about itself and its work on its website at www.vgwort.de.

• Dates

  Distribution

  The Science Department's distribution takes place as part of VG WORT's main distribution at the end of June/beginning of July each year.

  Registration Deadlines

  The distribution agreement must be concluded by December 31 of the year of publication.

  Books must always be registered with VG WORT by January 31 of the year following the year of publication.

  You also have the option of registering your books up to three years after publication. For book and journal articles, the period is two years. The year of publication is included.

You can submit your publication and communicate easily and efficiently with the relevant editorial team via your personal account. If you would like to submit a non-binding publication request in advance, please use the input fields below.

For author copies, we will create a customized quote based on our current, low-cost terms. The costs are usually based on the total number of pages in the booklet, the features (paper sleeve, QuickFlip or JewelCase) and the quantity purchased.

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