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ISBN:
(13) 978-09674579-8-7; (10) 09674579-8-X
BINDING:
Paper
PAGES:
160 (w/ Forms CD-ROM)
PRICE:
$22.95 (26.95 CAN)
PUB DATE:
2007
Distributed to
the trade by Independent
Publishers Group
Writer's Digest
Book Club Selection! |
Contracts Companion for Writers is a comprehensive collection
of contracts for the publishing industry drafted with the rights of
writers in mind. This book empowers writers at every level of their
careers to maximize the value of their work and "get it in
writing." From the seasoned author published with a major
publishing company to the author thinking of signing a publishing
deal with an independent publisher to the writer who aspires to
publish or is thinking of signing with an agent or working on a
project with a collaborator to the freelancer and even the songwriter
- every writer can benefit from the forms, key clauses, deal points,
explanations, and real-life examples contained in this book.
Each contract is set forth in its entirety, and the key clauses are
explained. The author includes suggestions about important
negotiation points and key clauses to help demystify the process of
signing important agreements in the publishing industry.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER INSIDE THIS BOOK:
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Key clauses in agency, publishing & collaboration agreements
- What every permission, release and
work-made-for-hire agreement should say
- Whether an email, phone call or letter can
constitute a valid contract
- When to use an interviewee or model release
- What to do when a good deal goes bad & how to
get your rights back
- What every freelancer should know about their rights
- The difference between a single song &
exclusive songwriting deal
- The players involved and the process of selling
& licensing copyright
- When you need media perils insurance & how to
get it
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