Contributor Remuneration
Section 4 Honoraria Schedule
Draft for Owner and Legal Review
This policy outlines the financial commitments of Bleeding Pages to its contributors. Subject to financial controller review and statutory compliance.
Contributor Payment & Honoraria Policy
1. The Institutional Philosophy
Bleeding Pages rejects the systemic practice of uncompensated scholarly and creative labour prevalent across South Asian literary publishing. In accordance with Section 4 of our brief, all contributors whose works are selected and published receive fixed honoraria funded by our institutional library subscriptions and reader memberships.
2. Standard Published Honoraria Schedule
| Content Form | Designated Scope | INR (Domestic) | USD (Global) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarly Research Article | 4,000 – 8,000 words (Double-blind peer reviewed) | ₹7,500 | $100 |
| Critical Essay / Translation Studies | 2,500 – 4,000 words | ₹5,000 | $70 |
| Short Fiction & Creative Nonfiction | 2,000 – 5,000 words | ₹5,000 | $70 |
| Poetry Suite | 3 to 5 poems or single long poem >60 lines | ₹4,000 | $55 |
| Single Poem | Standalone lyric | ₹2,500 | $35 |
| Literary Translation | Split: 60% to translator / 40% to original living poet | ₹5,000 | $70 |
| Scholarly Book Review | 1,200 – 2,000 words | ₹2,000 | $30 |
| Commissioned Visual Art / Photo Essay | 4 to 8 high-resolution archival plates | ₹5,000 | $70 |
3. Payment Timelines & Tax Compliance (India)
- Disbursement Date: Disbursed via direct NEFT / RTGS transfer within 30 days of the relevant issue's publication date.
- Indian Resident Tax (TDS): Under Section 194J of the Indian Income Tax Act (1961), professional and technical fees are subject to statutory Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) at applicable rates. Indian contributors must furnish a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN). TDS certificates (Form 16A) are issued quarterly.
- International Contributors: Remitted via international bank wire, Stripe Connect, or Wise in equivalent convertible currencies.