Negotiating a Non-Fiction Book Contract: The Basics

Understanding the contract that a book publisher sets in front of you can be difficult and confusing. This is the first in a series of articles on the standard book contract. Knowing the basics can keep money in your pocket where it belongs.

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Most first-time authors are thrilled when their book is picked up by a publisher- until it comes time to decipher the publishing contract, that it. Whether the deal was negotiated through an agent or not, it is important that authors understand the basics of a publishing contract, industry norms and standards, and which areas of the book contract are most likely to have some flexibility. 


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