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Negotiating a Book Contract: A Guide for Authors, Agents and Lawyers (Paperback)

by Mark L. Levine (Author)

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"A valuable addition to any writer's professional library." -- Carl D. Brandt, Brandt & Brandt Literary Agents --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Most publishing contracts are written by publishers' lawyers properly looking out for the publishers' interests. Publishing contracts can readily be negotiated that balance the rights and interests-and meet the needs-of author and publisher alike.

This book is designed to alert authors, and their agents and lawyers, to the many points that are either omitted entirely from some publishers' contracts or are written primarily from the publishers' perspective.

Authors should be aware that virtually every publisher regularly revises its standard contract in many areas when asked to do so by authors and their representatives. It is only the author who doesn't know it is perfectly acceptable to ask for changes to the standard contract.

Most of the points noted in this book can be obtained simply by asking; others may require harder negotiation.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Paperback: 90 pages
Publisher: Moyer Bell Ltd. (October 1988)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0918825695
ISBN-13: 978-0918825698
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #484,867 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Book Publishing 1: Publishing Studies by Rowland Lorimer; John W. Maxwell; Jillian G. Shoichet on page 72
How to Get Happily Published by Judith Appelbaum on page 299
The Young Writer's Guide to Getting Published by Kathy Henderson on page 45
The Writer's Legal Guide: An Authors Guild Desk Reference by Tad Crawford in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you're a writer who publishes, BUY IT!, March 1, 2002

By	Holly Ingraham "ailurophile" (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

From the author of 'People's Names':

I didn't know how much my library needed this. It may at first seem a relatively brief book, but you more than get your money's worth.

The prose is clear and simple, but the information is densely packed. No marshmallow padding to let your brain relax. Plan on reading no more than a chapter a night to absorb this, or you'll start getting foggy from information overload.

If you have not faced a contract, this will prepare you for most of what you are likely to be offered, and what you might ask for or change. If you have signed contracts, you may want to kick yourself for not reading this sooner. (I did. One or two light kicks, not bad.) The next contract I go over, with a new agent or not, is going to give me a lot more than the last one. It will also help me double-check my new agent.

O wishful beginners, agents are not only not omniscient, they are often looking out more for their interests than for yours. This means that some will try to keep the publishers real happy with them and not push anything you don't demand. If you don't know what to push for or adjust, the agent won't necessarily rock the boat by making suggestions. Some day I'll get one of those agents who is a writer's best friend, but until then this book helps me be my own best friend in the business.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book of its type, January 9, 2003

By	crankyfranky (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This is THE book to have on book contracts.

As a contracts attorney myself, I used it to analyze the contract submitted to me by a mainstream publisher, only to discover that they were trying to "fleece" me.

This book is indispensable for any author interested in getting a fair deal. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It is well written, easily accessible and virtually timeless in content. Mark is very attuned to the industry and his advice amply demonstrates this.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An essential reference for authors., August 22, 1997

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This book should be on every author's bookshelf. Clearly and concisely written, it explains, in plain English, the essential deal points contained in the standard author-publisher agreement. Read this book before you sign on the dotted line. -- Lloyd J. Jassin, Attorney at La

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