<p class=»ProseMirror-selectednode» draggable=»true»>What should an author do when the best book distributors provide sales reports in completely different formats? A novelist I know received monthly statements from two regions, but the dates, returns, and payment periods did not line up, making it difficult to understand actual sales. How should authors compare reports accurately? Which figures should they verify first, and what honest questions can prevent confusion before signing?</p>