I often get asked for advice on the "legal" aspects of writing ... from copyright concerns to book publishing, work for hire contracts, collaboration agreements and contracts with an agent. Since I am not a lawyer ... what I normally do is refer writers to the BEST book on the subject ...
Business and Legal Forms for Authors and Self-Publishers by Tad Crawford
This is bar none ... the best compilation of information on negotiating contracts and assignments I have come across in my 30 years as an author, self-publisher and freelance writer.
In addition to the contracts, Tad Crawford explains the essential clauses of each contract so you understand what you are negotiating, why ... and what you might be giving away.
Crawford provides negotiating check lists that help you move easily through a negotiation ... and he gives forms that help you cost out projects and writing assignments.
I used these contracts when I was self-publising several books ... and saved myself thousands of dollars in legal fees. In one case, I wanted to be "extra" sure, so I developed the contract and then took it to a lawyer to double check. The lawyer changed ONE clause .. I think just to justify her fees!
This book belongs on every writers bookshelf!
Some of the forms that are included are:
- projectsestimates
- assignment confirmations
- sample invoices (to protect copyright)
- assigning audio rights
- privacy agreements
- lecture negotiations
- printer contracts
- self-publishing contracts
- copyright registration
- electronic rights
- and MORE
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