Give Authors More Reasons to Choose You.
The authors you want to work with have ambitions beyond publication. They want readers, recognition, and a publishing career with somewhere to go. Helping them get seen strengthens your offering, creates more opportunities to sell books, and builds your reputation as a driving force in an author’s success.
Video belongs in that offering — and The Author’s Video Field Guide gives you a practical resource to offer, a commission on qualified sales, and another way to help authors move forward.
Apply NowMore Value for Your Business. More Possibilities for Your Authors.
Publisher / Author-Service Provider Benefits
- Expand the services offered to authors without developing a new product.
- Earn revenue from qualified referrals, with additional rewards as sales grow.
- Start promoting quickly and spend less time creating marketing materials.
- Offer the Guide without taking on order processing or shipping.
- Receive commissions on a predictable quarterly schedule with less administrative work.
- A dedicated attribution link with a 30-day tracking cookie supports credit for qualifying purchases when referred visitors return.
Author Benefits — Any Genre
- Learn from experienced professionals without having to figure everything out alone.
- Arrive better prepared and speak about the work with greater confidence.
- Extend the value of the time and money invested in creating videos.
- Create more opportunities for readers to discover the author, follow their work, and buy their books.
- Get relevant support through an existing professional relationship.
- Give backlist books, worksheets, and other existing resources renewed exposure and more opportunities to earn.
Why Partner with Riveter Studio?
Behind the camera. In front of it. On the stage. On the shelf.
Our team’s work has earned an Emmy, communication awards, and a place on the Cambridge reading list. We’ve spent decades studying and working in the markets where film, literature, and audiences meet.
That experience shapes everything we create — from author conversations worth filming to The Author’s Video Field Guide. When you partner with Riveter Studio, you bring that knowledge and craft to the authors who trust you.
Transparent Terms
Simple by design: one standard payout, one volume step-up, and one performance bonus.
| Level | Qualification | Partner Earns | How It Works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Affiliate | 1–25 qualified sales per quarter | 20% = $8 per $40 sale | Applies from the first qualified sale. |
| Volume Partner | 26+ qualified sales per quarter | 25% = $10 per $40 sale | Higher rate applies to sales 26 and above in that quarter. |
| Performance Bonus | 50 qualified sales per quarter | Additional $100 quarterly bonus | Paid in addition to earned commissions once the threshold is met. |
Promotional discounts are available to partners with an approved marketing plan. Contact Riveter Studio to discuss your proposed promotion.
Payment Basics
- A qualified sale is a paid order attributed to the partner that has not been refunded or cancelled.
- Commission is calculated on product revenue only; taxes, shipping, refunds, and discounts are excluded.
- Sales volume is measured quarterly.
- Commissions are reconciled automatically and paid quarterly.
- The attribution window is 30 days, tracked through the partner's dedicated link and tracking cookie.
How to Get Started
- 1
Complete a short application
Tell us about your business and the authors you serve.
- 2
Receive approval
We review every application before a partner link is issued.
- 3
Get your onboarding packet
Your dedicated link, assets, and everything you need to promote.
- 4
Start promoting
Share the Field Guide with your authors and start earning.
Questions? Email info [at] riveterstudio [dot] com.
Riveter Studio Affiliate Program Application
About your business and the authors you serve