How To Understand A Publishing Contract
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Understanding and Negotiating Book Publication Contracts
"Copyright law and contract language are complex, even for attorneys and experts. Authors may be tempted to sign the first version of a publication contract that they receive, especially if negotiating seems complicated, intimidating, or risky. But there is a lot at stake for authors in a book deal, and it is well worth the effort to read the contract, understand its contents, and negotiate for favorable terms. To that end, Understanding and Negotiating Book Publication Contracts identifies clauses that frequently appear in publishing contracts, explains in plain language what these terms (and typical variations) mean, and presents strategies for negotiating "author-friendly" versions of these clauses. When authors have more information about copyright and publication options for their works, they are better able to make and keep their works available in the ways they want"--Publisher.
Kirsch's Guide to the Book Contract
Kirsch's Guide to the Book Contract is a comprehensive clause by clause guide to the standard (and not so standard) book contract. Award winning attorney and author Jonathan Kirsch sweeps away the confusing verbiage and cuts to the key points. Kirsch's guide is an indispensable tool for every writer, publisher, editor and agent, whether novice or vet.
How to understand a publishing contract
Tools for Authors: How to understand a publishing contractYou just finished writing your novel, your essay, your memoirs. Or anything good.You are so euphoric because a publishing house wants your text?It vows to “take care of all” You will be able to – AT LAST – take a rest and harvest the fruits of your hard work.Champagne! You deserve to celebrate…You only have to sign the papers, below, on the right hand. Easy!…But STOP!!! ATTENTION. A publishing or editing contract is a very special literature that binds you in time and space… and your author’s dream can quickly turn into nightmare if you do not detect in due time possible traps! Do you think that a contract is unreadable for the man in the street?Do you run to the next lawyer to “digest” it and “translate” it in common english? Think again, it is perfectly possible to understand a contract, to reduce costs and potential risks during the execution of a contract, by understanding the points of vigilance of a publishing contract. Who are we? We are authors and have published dozens of ebooks. Having both a higher education in law school, our experience has led us to deal with many contractual documents. Olivier had to draft, negotiate, review and implement many contracts: drug trials, cultural institutions abroad, commercial companies. Professor in higher education, he practices daily “legal education”. Cristina was director of a publishing house and knows the constraints of this often difficult world and also did a lot of legal work. So we know the problem “from both sides of the fence” and would like you to understand that it is quite possible and realistic to hold together an effective partnership with your publishing house. So, for a cordial and profitable cooperation with the publishing house, we want to share this useful information, from our experience, with you What will you find in this practical eguide “How to understand a publishing contract”?23 sections organized in 6 partsWhat is a contract?Publishing contractsOthers points of vigilanceNegotiations or talksExecution of a publishing contractEnding a publishing contract120+ pages of useful infoadvice and examples to understand Do not be afraid of publishing contracts anymore, decrypt them and develop a cordial and profitable collaboration with your publishing house! Are you ready? Kind regards, Cristina & Olivier Rebiere