Byliner authors will have access to Vook's proprietary data, its sales and marketing dashboard, and a wider range of distribution partners. According to a letter that announced the acquisition to Byliner authors, they can also look forward to larger royalties. "As our first step towards giving authors what we believe they deserve from their publisher," writes Brody, "We will be increasing your royalty rates across the board to 85% of net revenues. In the coming days, our team will be reaching out to you to answer any questions -- and make sure you're set up to receive your royalties without any delay."
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