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This document is a contract between a Photographer and a Publisher for the provision of photographs of artworks to be included in a book. It outlines the services to be performed, delivery timelines, compensation details, ownership rights of the photographs, and the independent contractor status of the Photographer. The agreement also includes clauses on termination, representations and warranties, breach remedies, governing law, arbitration, and modification of the agreement.

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What is a book contract?

Most book contracts are signed with the expectation that they represent a permanent relationship between author and publisher. That is why they generally include a so-called option clause giving the publisher first offer of the authors next work.

How do I get out of a book contract?

2. If theres no termination clause, try approaching the publisher and simply asking to be released. A publisher may refuse or ignore such a request--but sometimes it will recognize that an unhappy author isnt an asset, and may be willing to let him or her go.

How much is a book contract worth?

Rights in a publishing agreement can be divided into two types: primary rights and subsidiary rights. The primary rights entail the right to publish the book normally in print and electronic format. These rights are typically granted by the author to the publisher. Subsidiary rights are a different dynamic.

How to get a book contract?

Major deal: $500,000+ If we take these ranges at face value, then a good book publishing deal means that the author is granted an advance of between $100,000 and $250,000, in other words, that elusive, six-figure deal that all your writer friends have been talking about.

How does a book contract work?

It is legally binding, and it ties both you and your publisher into a deal which means they will publish your book, and in return, you will meet their deadlines and stipulations and you will receive either a) royalties and an advance or b) just royalties, no advance.

How hard is it to get a book contract?

If you mean to work through a professional agent to get a contract with a traditional publisher - the kind who supply books to bookstores and online sellers such as Amazon - then yes, its hard. Stats from various places indicate such publishers accept barely one percent (yes, 1%) of the submissions they receive.

How much does a book contract pay?

Generally, you can collect around 10% royalties while the publisher takes the rest. Heres what you can expect across book formats: Paperback: 5-8% royalties. Hardcover: 15% royalties.

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