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01. Start with a blank Publishing Contract
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
Share your Publishing Contract in seconds via email or a link. You can also download it, export it, or print it out.

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Step 1: Access DocHub to build your Publishing Contract.

Start by logging into your DocHub account. Utilize the advanced DocHub functionality free for 30 days.

Step 2: Navigate to the dashboard.

Once logged in, go to the DocHub dashboard. This is where you'll create your forms and manage your document workflow.

Step 3: Design the Publishing Contract.

Click on New Document and select Create Blank Document to be taken to the form builder.

Step 4: Design the form layout.

Use the DocHub tools to insert and configure form fields like text areas, signature boxes, images, and others to your form.

Step 5: Add text and titles.

Include needed text, such as questions or instructions, using the text field to guide the users in your document.

Step 6: Customize field settings.

Modify the properties of each field, such as making them compulsory or arranging them according to the data you plan to collect. Designate recipients if applicable.

Step 7: Review and save.

After you’ve managed to design the Publishing Contract, make a final review of your form. Then, save the form within DocHub, send it to your chosen location, or distribute it via a link or email.

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Book publishing agreements Some of the most essential clauses of a standard (boilerplate) book publishing contract are: Grant of Rights, Subsidiary Rights, Delivery and Acceptance, Publication, Copyright, Advance (if there is any), Royalties, and Out of Print.
10 Steps to getting a publishing deal Write a stellar book. The first step of how to get a publishing deal is to write a book. Research publishers. Create a platform. Get an agent. Draft your book proposal. Write a powerful query letter. Send the proposal to potential publishers. Prepare for rejection.
After that, youll need anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to revise the manuscript with your agent, then an average of three to four months for acceptance with a publisher, and at least a few weeks to negotiate the book deal.
What publishers are really looking for is not a specific number. Instead, agents and editors want to know that youve proved your concept. That people will buy from you, that theyre interested in what you have to say, and that when you have a $15 or $29 book available, your audience is likely to buy it.
Contents Start by validating the market for your book idea. Write a query letter to pitch your book topic. Query for a literary agent. Track the success rate of your submission process. Submit your manuscript to publishing houses. Choose the best book deal for you.
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The publishing contract typically contains the names of the author or artist (or authors/artists) and the publisher, the object of the contract (e.g. a book or a music album), the length of rights transfer, the amount of royalties and advance payment, and other conditions.
For the average writer, you stand a 1 in 1,000 chance of landing an agent. This is where luck comes in (or connections). Important: You dont need a literary agent if youre writing non-fiction, poetry, cookbooks, or academic books. However, an agent may help negotiate a better deal for you.
An author will have a literary agent negotiating the book deal with the publisher and, in compensation, receive a 15% commission on both your advance and your royalties (if you end up earning any). This is something to keep in mind.

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