When I was at ThrillerFest two years ago (a writing conference in NYC for, you guessed it, thriller writers), I moderated a panel on negotiating publishing contracts. The panel consisted of two agents, two publishing […]
Traditional And Self-Publishing Contracts – When To Say, NO! Read More
You finished your book. You found an agent. You have a publisher who wants to buy the rights to publish your book. Congratulations! Now what? It is time to negotiate your publishing contract. “But isn’t that my
9 Major Deal Points In Publishing Contracts Read More
Crazy times. Crazy situations. Hopefully you and your family are COVID-19 free, and your sanity is still intact. One blessing from a forced hunker-in-the-bunker reality is that I’m writing a ton. On the flip-side, the
Bankrupt Publishers – What’s an author to do? Read More
Of the many provisions in a publishing contract, two are extremely important to the author-publisher relationship: the delivery and acceptance of a manuscript. These provisions delineate the timing for submission and quality of the final
How to Avoid Unfair Delivery and Acceptance Clauses in a Publishing Contract Read More
One of many worrisome areas for writers negotiating publishing contracts is who has final word when editing a manuscript for publication. Publishing agreements define the right to creative control over the manuscript in the editing
Negotiating Editorial Control in Publishing Contracts Read More
The nucleus of any publishing contract is the “Grant of Rights” clause. This provision defines what rights under copyright the author transfers to the publisher to commercially exploit in exchange for payment. For most writers, when
Publishing Contracts — Ten Tips for Negotiating the Grant of Rights Clause Read More
