What should I look for in a Publishing Contract? By: Hilary Metz, Esq.

Publishing contracts means something different if you are an author versus a song writer. For a writer, being presented with their first potential book deal is one of the most exciting, stressful, and confusing times in their career. Too often writers get frustrated once the actual contract negotiation begins, and not until they have tried to negotiate on their own behalf do they then seek legal counsel. It is important that writers, and artists in general do not rush to sign however, as the impact of the first publishing deal can be long lasting, sometimes even once the term of that contract is over. Writers need to be cautious and think about several key negotiation points that will inevitably be in their contracts in some way, shape, or form, such as: 1. Who owns the copyrights? It is pertinent that the copyrights remain in your name. You attorney will discuss the time frames for making sure the work(s) are registered as it relates to the publication date. 2. What amount of royalti
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