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). (CW 165.1) MC VC

A Difference in Books—I received your statement in reference to the royalties on books.... (CW 165.2) MC VC

There is, and ever will be, a flood of books issued if a large remuneration 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). (CW 165.3) MC VC

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 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). (CW 165.4) MC VC