Business and Legal Forms for Authors and Self-Publishers [#358464]

Business and Legal Forms for Authors and Self-Publishers By Tad Crawford, Stevie Fitzgerald, Michael Gross
2015 | 176 Pages | ISBN: 1621534642 | EPUB | 7 MB
Professional and aspiring writers, including those who wish to self-publish, will find indispensable tools in this practical, complete, and time-saving popular resource. Business and Legal Forms for Authors and Self-Publishers contains all of the essential forms for success, including assignment confirmations, contracts between author and agent, publisher, collaborator, designer, printer, sales representative, book distributor, and more, copyright applications and transfers, licenses of rights (including electronic rights), permissions, nondisclosure, and invoices. The collection includes a CD-ROM with all the forms as well as a QR Code. In addition to updating the entire book, this fourth edition includes new material covering:Digital Millenial Copyright Act (DMCA) take down noticesDunning letters to go after royalties or fees owedSmall claims court, arbitration, and mediationStatutory right of termination noticeSelf-publishing contracts, including what to avoid for both physical books and e-booksStep-by-step instructions, advice on standard contractual provisions, and unique negotiation checklists are presented to aid in achieving the best results. Thorough discussions of contractual issues relevant to the industry make this a must-read for any author or self-publisher seeking the path to success.