Category Archives: Contracts

Try not to get shafted

Ok, I am REALLY confused

Posted on 18 September, 2010 by Ellen Hanns

I looked at the Writer’s and Artist’s Yearbook 2011 and I am afraid to say, I still don’t really ‘get’ the publishing industry…. First off, what are royalties, I get it’s the money received from the book being sold, but … Continue reading →

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One for the good guys

Posted on 1 December, 2008 by Ian Cundell

A basic human right is surely that to tell one’s story. Let’s hope other corners of the publishing industry are paying attention to this,

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The hidden shame of publishing

Posted on 10 October, 2008 by Ian Cundell

The following is a genuine extract from a contract between one of the largest publishing companies in the world and a self-employed, as yet unpublished, author: “The Author will be liable for and will indemnify the Publishers (for themselves and … Continue reading →

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