Negotiating a Non-Fiction Book Contract: Grant of Rights

One of the most important pieces of a book contract is the grant of rights which spells out just what you are giving up and what you are keeping. Holding back certain rights may be in your best interest:

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Reading over a book publishing contract can be a daunting task for many first-time authors. Knowing what rights your contract grants the publisher, however, can mean the difference of thousands of dollars over time. 

Here's what you need to know about the grant of rights section in your publishing contract:


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