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As a fiction writer, you have the ability to negotiate your publishing agreements.
We’ve covered various aspects of this in some of our recent episodes.
Overall, it’s important to understand the publishing agreements, what you want, and what you don’t want – and that sometimes, it’s also ok to walk away.
In this episode, Lana McAra speaks with Elissa D. Hecker, an acclaimed and top-rated Entertainment, Arts, and Intellectual Property Attorney, about your publishing agreements – whether you are self-published, hybrid published, or traditionally published. Your fiction writing is #Unputdownable, so your publishing agreement must be #Unbreakable.
Tune in and hear Elissa D. Hecker’s thoughts on:
- How her unique background gives her unique insights and knowledge that drive her success as an Entertainment, Arts, and Intellectual Property Attorney
- What fiction writers need to keep in mind and prepare for even before exploring publishing agreements
- What to make sure is included in your publishing agreement – and what to watch out for
- The all-important rights clause and how it protects your profits in the unforeseen
- How to craft the agreement when collaborating with another author or co-authoring a book with somebody else
- The ins and outs of trademarks, copyrights, and all the other legal stuff
- And much, much more!
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