THE DRAGON CODEX

Are you in?

How to confirm?

Reply to me at [email protected] with:

• Your primary Dragon Type.
• Your chapter title.
• Any Dragon Type Minis you plan to include.
• Whether you will include images (yes or no).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is the vision for the book?
   This is a multi-author Dragon book where each contributor writes a chapter on a Dragon type or lineage from their own experience, teachings, and connection. It is designed to help readers connect more deeply with Dragons through a range of voices and perspectives.
2. Will the book be self-published?
   Yes. The plan is to self-publish via Amazon KDP.
3. Will it be available in print, or only as a digital book?
   Both. It will be available as an Amazon paperback and an ebook.
4. Where will people be able to buy it?
   On Amazon worldwide.
5. How will the book be promoted?
   Each author promotes the book to their own audience and community.
6. What is the marketing strategy?
   Simple and community-led. Each author shares it with their people, and the book spreads through combined reach.
7. What results have you had from marketing similar products?
   This is the same approach used to sell my existing self-published books, with each book primarily growing through your audience and community sharing.
8. How will the book be priced?
   It will be priced at or very close to the Amazon print cost, so the profit is kept extremely low.
9. Will there be a meaningful profit on the book?
   No. The intention is not profit. The goal is to keep the book affordable and widely accessible.
10. Where do the proceeds go?
    The plan is to have up to a maximum of 10% profit per sale; if any profit exists after print costs, it will be donated to charity. Ideally, we want to break even and have the price set to allow as many as possible to purchase. The printed version will, of course, be more expensive than the ebook. 
11. Can authors choose which charity is supported?
    Yes. You can pick one or more charities, and you can factor in author preferences when choosing. Please suggest a charity you would like to support.
12. Are there any costs being covered by proceeds?
    No. The only real “cost” is each author’s time creating their chapter. There is no plan for the book to cover other costs.
13. Is there a marketing budget funded by the book?
    No. There is no marketing budget.
14. Will profits be redistributed among authors?
    No. Profits are not redistributed. Any tiny profit goes to charity.
15. Will you personally take any proceeds?
    No. The intention is not personal profit. Any tiny profit goes to charity. The whole idea is to share with those seeking Dragon wisdom and understanding, the types of dragons they might meet, and to share with them the author's details ( so have your Website / Socials ready for people contacting you about your Dragon Chapter and its wisdom.
16. How will authors be credited in the book?
    Each author’s name will appear with their chapter, and authors will also be listed in the index and in an author listing section.
17. If more than one author writes about the same Dragon type, how will that work?
    Each author gets their own chapter. For example, if two people both write about Water Dragons, the book will contain two separate Water Dragon chapters, each clearly authored and distinct.
18. Will author names be optimised for search results, for example, if someone searches the author’s name?
    Amazon keyword slots are limited, so it is not practical to include lots of author names as keywords. However, contributing authors can be listed in the Amazon author information for the book, and the book can also be linked and shared on each author’s website and socials, which helps discoverability over time.
19. What is the plan for editing, flow, and continuity of tone?
    Each author’s chapter stays in their own voice. There will be no rewriting to force a single tone.
20. Will you edit or change author submissions?
    No. Each author’s flow is theirs, and no changes will be made to their content.
21. If changes were ever needed for formatting, would authors have a say?
    Yes. If anything requires adjustment for formatting or clarity, it would be handled with the author involved, but the intention is no content changes.
22. What kind of legal agreement will there be?
    A simple contributor agreement confirming what each author is providing and how it can be used in the compilation.
23. Who holds the copyright?
    Authors retain the copyright to their own chapter content. The compilation, meaning the collected book as a whole, is published as a shared multi-author project.
24. Do authors keep rights to their submission?
    Yes. Authors maintain rights to their chapter.
25. Can authors republish their chapters on their own platform?
    Yes. Authors are free to republish their chapter, expand it into their own book, or use it elsewhere, because they keep the rights to their work.
26. What does an author need to agree to?
    To provide a chapter for inclusion in the book, with their name credited, and to allow it to be published as part of the compilation.
27. If I contribute a chapter on a specific lineage, for example, the Stone Dragon Lineage, is that treated as its own Dragon type?
    Yes. It can be its own type and its own chapter.
28. Can I be the sole author for a chapter on my specific Dragon lineage or type?
    Yes, if you request exclusivity for that Dragon type or lineage, it can be treated as first come first served. If someone else later requests the same type, you can either allow another perspective as a separate chapter or you can keep it exclusive.
29. What if I am worried about other contributors presenting information I do not agree with?
    That concern is understood and respected. The book is structured so that each chapter is clearly authored, so you are not endorsing another person’s views by contributing your own chapter. Your chapter stands as your perspective and your connection.
30. Is this meant to be a “reference guide” or personal perspectives?
    It is a collection of authored perspectives that readers can use as a guide. It is not claiming a single unified doctrine. Each chapter reflects the author’s understanding and experience of that Dragon type.
31. What if I disagree strongly with certain speakers or approaches?
    You are not required to endorse anyone else’s content. To support clarity and comfort, I will close author input in June 2026, then share the list of contributors and what each is covering. If, after seeing that list, an author wishes to retract their chapter, that is absolutely fine.
32. Can I withdraw my chapter after submitting it?
    Yes. If you decide it is not aligned once the full contributor list and topics are shared, you can retract your chapter before publication.
33. What is the timeline for confirming contributors?
    I will collect author commitments and topics up to June 2026, then share the full list of who is contributing and what they are covering with all contributors.

   34. What is required from each contributor?
        A complete chapter, plus the author's name exactly as they want it credited. Optional extras can include a short bio and links, depending on how you choose to present your authored chapter.

  35. What is the book size?
       6 × 9 at print quality of standard colour on white paper

  36. What is the book cover?
       The front cover as the image below and back cover will contain each author's name, and if the space allows the chapter name.

37. What is the key feature of the Dragon Codex?
    Structure. Every chapter is clearly labelled by Dragon Type so readers can find what they need fast, and the book stays easy to navigate.

38. What exactly does each contributor write?
    One main chapter on your primary Dragon Type, plus optional Dragon Type Minis for any additional Dragon Types you work with.

39. What header must I use for my main chapter?
    Start your chapter with this exact header:
    DRAGON TYPE: [Your primary type]

40. What should be included in my main chapter?
    Follow the required chapter structure on the Dragon Codex page. It gives you the section headings and the order to use, so everything stays consistent for the reader.

41. Can I add extra sections beyond the required structure?
    Yes. The required structure is the backbone. You can add extra sections, stories, practices, or insights as long as you keep it clear and reader friendly.

42. What is a Dragon Type Mini?
    A Dragon Type Mini is a short additional section on another Dragon Type you work with. It helps broaden the book and supports the index.

43. What header must I use for a Dragon Type Mini?
    Use this exact header:
    DRAGON TYPE MINI: [Additional type]

44. What should each Dragon Type Mini include?
    Keep it simple: what that Dragon Type is like in your experience, what they help with most, one easy way a reader can connect, and one safety or grounding note.

45. How long should a Dragon Type Mini be?
    One to three pages is a good guide, but it is flexible.

46. Can more than one author write about the same Dragon Type?
    Yes. If three authors write about Water Dragons, the Water Dragons section can contain three separate Water Dragon chapters, each clearly credited and different.

47. Can I request exclusivity for my Dragon Type?
    Yes. If you are the first to claim a Dragon Type and you want that section to be yours alone, you can request exclusivity. It is first come first served.

48. What happens if I do not request exclusivity?
    Then other authors may also contribute chapters for the same Dragon Type, and all chapters will appear as separate contributions under that Dragon Type section.

49. Are chapters ever combined or merged together?
    No. Chapters are not merged into a single chapter. Each author’s chapter remains separate and clearly authored.

50. Will my chapter be edited?
    No. Your wording stays yours. No rewriting, no copy editing of your voice, and no changes to your meaning.

51. Will anything be changed at all?
    Only layout formatting, for example, consistent headings, spacing, page breaks, image placement, and making sure the book meets Amazon KDP formatting requirements. If anything ever needed clarification, you would be asked, and you would make the change.

52. Can I include images?
    Yes, if you own the rights or you have permission to use the artwork in a published book.

53. What image quality do you need?
    High-resolution images suitable for print. If you can, aim for 300 dpi.

54. Should I paste images into my Word document?
    No. Send image files separately, not pasted into the document. And in the chapter note, it clearly indicates where each image needs to be placed. This ensures we do not lose the quality of images.

55. How many images should I include?
    Keep it sensible. One strong image per chapter is ideal unless your chapter genuinely needs more.

56. What file formats can I submit?
    Word docx, a Google Doc link with sharing enabled, or plain text in an email.

57. What details must I include with my submission?
    Your name exactly as you want it printed, your chapter title, your primary Dragon Type, any Dragon Type Minis you are including, and whether you are including images. If you include images, list the file names.

58. How do I confirm I am taking part?
    Email your primary Dragon Type, chapter title, any Dragon Type Minis, and whether you will include images, using the contact details on the Dragon Codex page.

59. What is the submission deadline?
    Submit your chapter and any images by the deadline shown on the Dragon Codex page.

60. What happens after submissions close?
    Once submissions close, the full list of contributors and their Dragon Types will be shared. If, after seeing the full list, you feel it is not aligned for you, you can withdraw your chapter before publication.

61. Is this book tied to any single school, brand, or system?
    No. This is a multi-author Dragon book. Each chapter stands as that author’s experience and perspective, without being framed as one branded path.

62. Who is responsible for the content of each chapter?
    Each author is responsible for their own chapter content. Please keep contributions respectful, safe, and suitable for a general audience, and avoid making medical, legal, or financial promises.

DRAGON BOOK MULTI-AUTHOR CONTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT

This Contributor Agreement is between the undersigned contributor (Contributor) and Kevin Humphrey (Editor and Publisher) in relation to a multi-author compilation book currently titled Dragon Codex (working title) (Book).

By submitting a chapter for the Book, the Contributor confirms agreement to the following terms.

Purpose and format
1.1 The Book is a compilation of independently authored chapters, each reflecting the Contributor’s personal experience, perspectives, teachings, and understanding of the Dragon type or lineage they are describing.
1.2 The Book will be self-published via Amazon KDP and made available worldwide in paperback and ebook formats.

Contribution
2.1 The Contributor will provide one original chapter (Contribution) for inclusion in the Book.
2.2 The Contributor confirms the Contribution is their own work, created by them, and is not copied or unlawfully derived from third-party sources.
2.3 The Contributor confirms the Contribution does not knowingly infringe any copyright, trademark, privacy rights, or other rights of any third party.

Rights and ownership
3.1 The Contributor retains copyright and all intellectual property rights in their Contribution.
3.2 The Contributor grants the Editor and Publisher a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to reproduce, publish, distribute, and sell the Contribution solely as part of the Book, in all editions and formats of the Book, including ebook, paperback, and any future formats that are materially similar.
3.3 The Contributor confirms they remain free to republish, reuse, expand, or adapt their Contribution elsewhere, including on their own platforms and in their own books, provided they do not misrepresent the Book or other contributors.

Credit and attribution
4.1 The Contributor will be credited by name in connection with their chapter.
4.2 The Editor and Publisher may also list the Contributor in an author listing section and or an index of contributors within the Book.

Editing and integrity of voice
5.1 The Editor and Publisher agree not to edit, rewrite, or materially alter the Contributor’s content.
5.2 The Contributor accepts that layout only formatting may be applied for layout consistency, such as headings, spacing, page layout, image placement, and pagination, to meet Amazon KDP formatting requirements.
5.3 If any change beyond layout formatting is required for clarity or legal reasons, the Editor and Publisher will request the Contributor’s approval before publication, and the Contributor may decline the change and withdraw under clause 9.

Dragon types and topic overlap
6.1 Each chapter is attributed to its author, and each author’s chapter stands as their own perspective.
6.2 Where more than one author writes about the same Dragon type or similar topic, each will have their own separate chapter.
6.3 If the Contributor requests exclusivity for a specific Dragon type or lineage, the Editor and Publisher may honour this on a first-come, first-served basis. If a later contributor requests the same type, the Editor and Publisher will either decline that later chapter or discuss options with the Contributor, depending on the Contributor’s preference and the needs of the Book.

Proceeds and pricing intention
7.1 The Book will be priced at or close to Amazon's print cost with the intention of keeping profit extremely low.
7.2 Any net profit is intended to be no more than 10% per sale, and any such profit is intended to be donated to charity or charities selected by the Editor and Publisher, taking author preferences into account where reasonably possible.
7.3 The Contributor acknowledges that print costs and Amazon royalties can vary by marketplace and over time, and that the Editor and Publisher cannot guarantee a specific print cost, list price, or profit amount in any territory.
7.4 The Contributor acknowledges that the Book has no marketing budget. Promotion is community-led, and authors may share the Book with their own audiences at their discretion.

No partnership and no endorsement
8.1 The Contributor acknowledges that each chapter represents the views of its author. Inclusion of a chapter does not mean the Contributor endorses the views of other contributors, and does not mean other contributors endorse the Contributor.
8.2 Nothing in this agreement creates a partnership, agency relationship, employment relationship, or joint venture between the Contributor and the Editor and Publisher.

Withdrawal and publication process
9.1 The Editor and Publisher will close author input by the end of June 2026 (or another date communicated in writing).
9.2 After closing input, the Editor and Publisher will share a list of contributors and chapter topics with all contributors.
9.3 If the Contributor wishes to withdraw their Contribution after reviewing the contributor list and topics, they may do so by written notice before final publication, and their Contribution will not be included.
9.4 Once the Book is published, the Editor and Publisher cannot guarantee removal of the Contribution from printed copies already produced or distributed, but will use reasonable efforts to remove it from future editions where practical.

Warranties and responsibility
10.1 The Contributor confirms the Contribution is provided in good faith and is not intended as medical, legal, or financial advice.
10.2 The Contributor is solely responsible for the claims, practices, and statements within their Contribution.
10.3 The Editor and Publisher may include a general disclaimer in the Book stating that the content reflects personal perspectives and is not professional advice.

Governing law
11.1 The laws of England and Wales govern this agreement.
11.2 The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute arising in connection with this agreement.

Acceptance
By replying, I agree in writing, or by submitting the Contribution for publication after receiving this agreement, the Contributor confirms they have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.

Contributor name:
Pen name (if different):
Chapter title or Dragon type:
Date:
Signature (typed name is acceptable):

Editor and Publisher: Kevin Humphrey
Date: