Negotiation of Author/Publisher Contracts for the Experienced Author, Part One

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Presented by Michael R. Lennie, Esq., Lennie Literary & Author's Attorneys (visit Lennie Literary web site)

"Very informative!"

This discussion is for experienced authors who have more advanced contract questions and who would like to share their contract experiences with fellow participants. Discussion items will include:

• How to Prepare for Negotiations
• The Key Concepts for Successful Negotiations
• Strategies for New Edition Amendments vs. Contracts for New Works
• Big Advance, Little Advance, No Advance?
• Electronic Rights Update
• BEWARE! Publisher Supplements ("PubSupps")
• Are There Rights The Author Should Retain?
• Scaled Royalty Rates
• Retroactive Royalty Rates
• Canadian Royalty Rates
• What Sub-rights Are Likely to be Exploited?
• Rates for Subsidiary Rights
• Who Is The Publisher?
• Phase out Royalties
• Re-openers
• The Importance of the Competing Works Clause
• Right of Approval vs. Right of Consultation:
• Cover/Art/Photography
• Supplement Authors & Supplements
• Marketing Plan/Advertising Copy
• Reserving the Right to Hire An Assistant
• The Timing of Supplements
• Audit Clause/Inadvertent Shortening of the Statute of Limitations

Lennie will also share a few sample improved contract clauses.

Michael Lennie has negotiated hundreds of major contracts for both established and first-time authors, in all genres. He regularly speaks at workshops and conferences around the country on publishing legal issues. As National Advisor to the Text and Academic Authors Association, he regularly advises professionals on how to protect their work and their careers.

Please note: Recordings may not be copied, shared, or distributed.

After you listen to Part One, download Part Two:
Download "Negotiations of Author-Publisher Contracts for Experienced Authors, Part Two" teleconference

Teleconference Handouts:
Teleconference Outline Handout (PDF)
Clauses Handout (PDF)

Contact information for Michael Lennie:
Lennie Literary & Authors Attorneys (San Diego, CA)
michael@lennieliterary.com or (858) 272-2248.