I Need To Comprehend An "writeris Launch Arrangement" I Was Delivered.

[ern]

I published a short history and have now been provided 200 bucks for your rights, nonetheless the contract they want me to sign appears they want my entire life rights. I require some guidance or interpretation

[thom]

I agree entirely with NancyEis placing in the debate on this. This actually is heavy-handed intimidation from the writer. Do not hesitate to discuss.   individually I'd never ever sign 1 of these straightforward contracts. They have to be thankful for obtaining Very first United States Serial Rights for $200.   they've regions where they get into depth about privileges In the event that you get the most recent copy of the Writer's Industry or Writer's Digest. You are capable to verify these books out of the library. They're pricey, but worth the price tag in the event that you are likely to earn a living getting a writer.

[cadwallader]

This is a common practice now, and various writers associations think it stinks, as do most writers. It is particularly prevalent for first-time authors--they're usually so delighted to make the sale that they're happy to sign whatever's put in front of them.You might ask for "one time use" rights, and request additional $$$ if they are going to use the story on-line, or later, for example in an anthology.If you do a websearch for "ugly contracts" you may find some interesting stuff. OWAA was extremely concerned about this issue when the contracts offered to short-piece authors started to change, a couple of years ago.

[Claud]

I'm a published author under another name.   I've dealt with publishers several times. As a group, they tend to take advantage of writers and make them sign their lives away--unless you are one of those few hot authors that they will bend over backwords for.   Please let me suggest that read up on the subject before you do anything that you'll regret.   A great web site for authors is:  http://www.authorsguild.org/   When you go there, you'll notice that they plug a book.  I'll include the book as a widget for you in this answer. Please buy the book.  It is an excellent guide to the legal aspects of the business.   Please feel free to e-mail me privately, if you like.   Good luck!

[Marchland]

Be careful that they don't ask for your first born child as well. I'm a published author under another name.   I've dealt with publishers several times. As a group, they tend to take advantage of writers and make them sign their lives away--unless you are one of those few hot authors that they will bend over backwords for.   Please let me suggest that read up on the subject before you do anything that you'll regret.   A great web site for authors is:  http://www.authorsguild.org/   When you go there, you'll notice that they plug a book.  I'll include the book as a widget for you in this answer. Please buy the book.  It is an excellent guide to the legal aspects of the business.   Please feel free to e-mail me privately, if you like.   Good luck! Sources: experience and cited above   Snow_Leopard's Recommendations Its well written for a book written by lawyers. As a lawyer and an author, I know of what I speak. The Writer's Legal Guide: An Authors Guild Desk Reference Amazon List Price: $19.95 Used from: $11.05 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5(based on 3 reviews) Snow_Leopard 74 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[colmcille]

NancyE said: 1 This is a common practice now, and various writers associations think it stinks, as do most writers. It is particularly prevalent for first-time authors--they're usually so delighted to make the sale that they're happy to sign whatever's put in front of them.You might ask for "one time use" rights, and request additional $$$ if they are going to use the story on-line, or later, for example in an anthology.If you do a websearch for "ugly contracts" you may find some interesting stuff. OWAA was extremely concerned about this issue when the contracts offered to short-piece authors started to change, a couple of years ago. 74 months ago

[DavidBeckham]

I agree with NancyE I agree entirely with NancyE's posting in the discussion on this. This is heavy handed bullying by the publisher. Don't be afraid to negotiate.   I would never sign one of these agreements personally. They should be grateful for getting First North American Serial Rights for $200.   If you pick up the latest copy of the Writer's Market or Writer's Digest they have sections where they go into detail about rights. You can check these books out from the library. They are expensive, but worth the cost if you are planning to make a living as a writer. NanoNano 74 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.