Hi, today I've been to a publishing company and they have offered to publish five of my books that I have written. They are drawing up a contract for me now...but I need some advice. Do you suggest I have a solicitor view the contract?? also they have told me the % of what i'll get for every book that I sell?? does anyone know the standard % of a book that is £6 each??
Thank you all so much for you advice, all of the above is something I will discuss when the contract comes through.....I understand that I'll only get a small percentage of the sales, but I think it's slightly more than 50/80p.......but i'm hoping I do sell.
Will consider all the above before I sign on the dotted line....
Thank you
Congratulations.
But don't sell yourself short in the excitement or rush to be published. I certainly wouldn't give them all five books. Two at most if you are reassured by a solicitor who is familiar with publishing contracts.
Have you discussed:
1) Percentage of royalties
2) Rising scale of royalties if your books do well.
3) Electronic rights.
4) English rights
5) Foreign rights
6) Film rights
I hope that helps.
Good luck.
Congratulations on your offer of publishing.
I suggest your read this post for advice and tips;
https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/writers/advice/162/after-publication/rights-and-legal-advice/publishing-agreements