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Counsels to Writers and Editors
A Reasonable Sum for the Authors—The publishing house
should receive their share of the profits from the books published.
This should be proportionate to the work they do in getting out notices,
etc. But let the publishers be careful not to claim that they are the ones
who do the greatest amount of work in preparing these books for the
market. Let the authors take a reasonable sum for their work, but they
are not to sell their right to any institution. This will not be a blessing
to the institution.—
Special Instruction Regarding Royalties, 13
(1899).
A Difference in Books—I received your statement in reference to
the royalties on books....
There is, and ever will be, a flood of books issued if a large re-
muneration is given to authors. The little story books written are
not a great tax on the writers, neither are books of this character of
vital consequence to the world. A difference must be made in the
books written. They cannot be classed together.—
Special Instruction
Regarding Royalties, 3-4
(1899).
Use the Pen to Bless the Cause—Let men and women who have
a burden to produce books, work to bless the cause of God by the use
of their pens. Let them work, and if they have an income from their
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work, let them make use of that income to do their part in uplifting
the standard of truth where God shall direct. Let them seek counsel
from God. Let them believe the promise of Christ that He will send
the Comforter to teach them all things and bring all things to their
remembrance.—
Special Instruction Regarding Royalties, 18
(1899).
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