Sentences with phrase «outs of publishing contracts»

I'm fascinated by the ins and outs of publishing contracts, and pleased in particular with the way you've made yours work for you.

The onus is really on authors to insist on what they want out of a publishing contract.

Not exact matches

He said in the interview that he is so determined to get his side of the story out that he is writing a book about what happened at the investment bank although he does not yet have a publishing contract.

► «Pressure on surgeon Paolo Macchiarini,» who «is under a cloud of controversy after colleagues and media reports questioned the ethics of [his artificial trachea] operations and the accuracy of papers he published about their success,» continues to increase «as the Karolinska Institute (KI) in Stockholm says it will try to cut ties with him before his current contract runs out in November,» Gretchen Vogel wrote on Wednesday.

[BOX 3: Grants and Contracts] Financial Statements, 1957 - 1959 Financial Reports, 1957 - 1959 Financial Statements, 1958 Financial Reports 1960-1961 1962 1963 1964-1965 1966-1967 Report on Review of Source Data Preparation for Accounting Purposes, Oct. 1961 AAAS Budgets, 1968 - 1969 Financial Reports, 1968 - 1969 Financial Statements and Accountant's Opinion, 1969 Financial Statements and Accountant's Opinion, 1970 Financial Reports, 1970 - 1971 Financial Reports, 1972 Financial Reports from Operations, 1979 Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 1974 and Projections to 1963 Report for Examination of Financial Statements and Additional Information, 1983 - 1984 Closed out Funds and Stocks AAAS Grants Committee, 1955 AID Audit - Mexico City, 1974 Asia Foundation, 1955 - 1975 Boston Concerts Carnegie Corp. - Grant to AAAS for Science Teaching Improvement Program Graham Chedd - Contract [3 folders], 1973 - 1977 DOS - AID Irene Tinker, 1973 - 1977 RISM Research for the Study of Man, 1973 - 1977 Smithsonian, 1971 - 1977 Audit, 1973 - 1977 Close Out, 1976 - 1978 GE Grant - Regional Consultants on Science Teaching, 1956 Gordon Marshall, Exhibits Contract, 1952 National Endowment of the Arts, 1973 NSF Grant - Soviet Science, 1952 Training Talented Students, 1955 Travelling High School Library, 1956 Gordon Conference on Teacher Education, 1956 Junior Academies Workshop, 1957 Proposal to NSF for Development of Science Teaching Materials for Elementary and Junior High Schools, 1961 Progress Report to the NSF on the Holiday Science Lecture Program, 1963 Proposal to the NSF for 1964 Visiting Foreign Staff Project, 1963 NSF - US - Japan Comparative Science Program, 1963 NSF - US - Japan Cooperative Science Program, 1964 WGBH, 1972 Willis Shapley, Contract Agreement, Oct. 1978 DHEW - Barrier Free Meetings, Oct. 1977 CBS News - Conquest Program Series, 1959 MISCO Contract - original, 1972 Basic Books Publishing - New Roads to Yesterday, 1963 - 1out Funds and Stocks AAAS Grants Committee, 1955 AID Audit - Mexico City, 1974 Asia Foundation, 1955 - 1975 Boston Concerts Carnegie Corp. - Grant to AAAS for Science Teaching Improvement Program Graham Chedd - Contract [3 folders], 1973 - 1977 DOS - AID Irene Tinker, 1973 - 1977 RISM Research for the Study of Man, 1973 - 1977 Smithsonian, 1971 - 1977 Audit, 1973 - 1977 Close Out, 1976 - 1978 GE Grant - Regional Consultants on Science Teaching, 1956 Gordon Marshall, Exhibits Contract, 1952 National Endowment of the Arts, 1973 NSF Grant - Soviet Science, 1952 Training Talented Students, 1955 Travelling High School Library, 1956 Gordon Conference on Teacher Education, 1956 Junior Academies Workshop, 1957 Proposal to NSF for Development of Science Teaching Materials for Elementary and Junior High Schools, 1961 Progress Report to the NSF on the Holiday Science Lecture Program, 1963 Proposal to the NSF for 1964 Visiting Foreign Staff Project, 1963 NSF - US - Japan Comparative Science Program, 1963 NSF - US - Japan Cooperative Science Program, 1964 WGBH, 1972 Willis Shapley, Contract Agreement, Oct. 1978 DHEW - Barrier Free Meetings, Oct. 1977 CBS News - Conquest Program Series, 1959 MISCO Contract - original, 1972 Basic Books Publishing - New Roads to Yesterday, 1963 - 1Out, 1976 - 1978 GE Grant - Regional Consultants on Science Teaching, 1956 Gordon Marshall, Exhibits Contract, 1952 National Endowment of the Arts, 1973 NSF Grant - Soviet Science, 1952 Training Talented Students, 1955 Travelling High School Library, 1956 Gordon Conference on Teacher Education, 1956 Junior Academies Workshop, 1957 Proposal to NSF for Development of Science Teaching Materials for Elementary and Junior High Schools, 1961 Progress Report to the NSF on the Holiday Science Lecture Program, 1963 Proposal to the NSF for 1964 Visiting Foreign Staff Project, 1963 NSF - US - Japan Comparative Science Program, 1963 NSF - US - Japan Cooperative Science Program, 1964 WGBH, 1972 Willis Shapley, Contract Agreement, Oct. 1978 DHEW - Barrier Free Meetings, Oct. 1977 CBS News - Conquest Program Series, 1959 MISCO Contract - original, 1972 Basic Books Publishing - New Roads to Yesterday, 1963 - 1966

2 Powerpoints: One is a summary of the recent research into Zero Hour contracts published by the ONS and the other is a powerpoint describing why and how the research was carried out and why the results of the two strands of research differ.

Conducting a search on ERIC, I found only two additional pieces also contracted out and published by the US Department of Education, although the first piece is more about describing what states are doing in terms of SLOs versus researching the actual properties of the SLOs.

Sure, you can send out review copies and make book trailers (not for $ 150 tho), but if an author's end goal is to attract more readers — or even a publishing contract — they first need to get their work in front of people who can help them, and that's what the IRDAs are all about.

ROYALTIES: If a self - publishing company's contract claims a portion of your royalties, find out why.

A start - up publisher emerges, announces a bold list of titles, issues contracts, and then crumbles after publishing a few or none of the books, leaving authors to sort out their rights reversion and customers frustrated with the small press in general.

Take a gander at Published Work: - One of the most ideal approaches to contract an independent essayist is to observe the articles and posts that stand out enough to be noticed and contact the writers

Apple and Kobo both told me straight up that they can't negotiate new publishing contracts at the same time, due to the DOJ settlement with Apple and the contracts the publishers signed for the out of court settlements.

I mean, what's going to happen when Legacy Publishing's Meal Ticket writers realize they can do much more and have a lot more freedom and control if they opt out of renewing their contracts and become their own companies that publish through Amazon?

In this course, I interview CJ Lyons, NY Times bestselling author, about traditional publishing, covering everything from finding an agent, pitching, how the publishing process works, how the money works, the pros and cons, details of contracts and what to watch out for as well as the biggest mistakes people make.

I've pulled together a short list of websites that every author should check out prior to signing any contract with any publisher — traditional, self - publishing, vanity press, or co-publisher.

For example, as Helen Sedwick's and Orna Ross's recent book How Authors Sell Publishing Rights says, «Within most trade - publishing contracts -LSB-...] the publishing house will request [rights in] perpetuity, unless the book goes out of print, which rarely occurs in the POD / e-book ePublishing Rights says, «Within most trade - publishing contracts -LSB-...] the publishing house will request [rights in] perpetuity, unless the book goes out of print, which rarely occurs in the POD / e-book epublishing contracts -LSB-...] the publishing house will request [rights in] perpetuity, unless the book goes out of print, which rarely occurs in the POD / e-book epublishing house will request [rights in] perpetuity, unless the book goes out of print, which rarely occurs in the POD / e-book era.»

Of course, I have to insert one million caveats about how every house is unique — I promise this is not a cop - out; it's the honest - to - goodness truth — and how every publishing contract can be its own universe of non-standard and standard termOf course, I have to insert one million caveats about how every house is unique — I promise this is not a cop - out; it's the honest - to - goodness truth — and how every publishing contract can be its own universe of non-standard and standard termof non-standard and standard terms.

While critics and supporters on both sides argue over the costs of doing business, the power of capitalism, even the poor contract terms that many traditionally published authors face, the sad fact is that the readers are being left out of much of the discussion.

The truth is there are a whole lot of things to be afraid of out there in the publishing world: bad contracts, fee - charging agents, vanity publishers that masquerade as publishers — but this isn't one of them.

Here's another tactic to watch out for: Some companies will host faux writing or book contests for big cash prizes or the chance of a lucrative publishing contract.

If you're the sort of person who gets easily bummed out when someone rejects you or your work, pursuing a traditional publishing contract will be a very challenging endeavor.

With the the quest for a traditional publishing contract getting harder, and the process of self - publication becoming easier all the time — both as ebooks and print - on - demand — many writers will consider the option of cutting out the middle - man and going indie.

So: Never sign contracts requiring you to pay the publisher out of pocket, and if you suspect your publishing deal isn't quite as fair as the publisher claims — don't be afraid to walk away.

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This is the sad - sack, gather - in - the - soup - line, stale bread hand - out version of a real publishing contract.

But like the much heralded success of authors Amanda Hocking and John Locke, both of whom have each sold more than one million copies of their self - published ebooks before going on to sign contracts with major publishing houses, Wilkinson is open to the idea of traditional publishing and has already heard from some print publishers, although he admits he didn't set out to be an author.

He got started as a writer of books when he won a contract to write a biography of John le Carré; but le Carré said the book could not be published until his death, so Harris started roughing out a novel exploring what would have happened if the Nazis had won the war.

There are countless writers that used to have a trade publishing contract and decided it might be more lucrative to take their firm understanding of the publishing industry and try out self - publishing.

There are a lot of publishing options out there today, and publishers (and authors) should not rush blindly into contracts.

I recently let all my NY contracts run out so I could get out of my non-compete clauses and try self publishing my new series.

He got started as a writer of books when he won a contract to write a biography of John le Carré; but le Carré said the book could not be published until his death, so Harris started roughing out a novel...

Do not rely on the publisher's word that the contract is «hybrid» or «fair» — and don't forget: a traditional publishing house will never expect the author to pay anything out of pocket (and none of the publishing costs, except for unreasonable changes demanded by the author after the proofs are approved).

Legitimate traditional publishers never make authors pay for anything out of pocket, either as part of the publishing contract or in a separate (but required) agreement.

The marketing contract is an addendum to the «traditional publishing deal» and can cost the author several thousand dollars out of pocket.

The only way out of many of these messes for a publishing company is through bankruptcy to break the leases and contracts, just as Borders tried and failed to come through.

In essence, they want to farm out the responsibility of the slush pile to the public and the most popular manuscripts will get a traditional publishing contract.

You do not need the «help» of a vanity press or «self - publishing» company; writers can contract out specific services like editing and design, and even an author coach to guide you through the publishing process.

The truth is this: although first drafts will be much better after they are professionally edited, nine out of ten (or ten out of ten) of those manuscripts will remain unpublishable if they have been «edited» in a vacuum by professionals who have never acquired a manuscript at a Big Five publishing house; never negotiated an author / agent book contract; and never published, marketed and sold a finished book.

For example, in traditional publishing, a book contract normally contains a clause that allows the rights to an out - of - print book to revert to the author.

A traditional publishing contract will usually define «out of print» as being a measurable period of time after the book has become unavailable (for example, six months).

I know of authors who got contracts in 2010, published in 2011, and are out of print in 2013.

Authors have many things to watch out for when evaluating a publishing deal, but one of the most common — and most serious — dangers is something the author doesn't see: the vital clauses and protections that are often missing from «short - form» publishing contracts.

Pulp fiction was where authors started out because it paid less than «traditional» markets (they were mostly short stories), but with indie novels, I think (some) authors are making more money than comparable traditional publishing contracts (and I see some trad - pub authors supplementing their income with self - pub, which is also similar to some of the pulp fiction writers of the past).

Recent contracts from traditional publishers reflect this: They want * absolute * control of the author's writing life, and for the most part control of published works until the copyright runs out.

Part of the problem is the time lag between signing a «real» publishing contract and getting a book out and part is that these authors don't get the push they think they will.

The new paradigm of publishing involves the author as a professional or SME owner, where they contract out the necessary services for book production, such as cover design, editing, interior design, etc..

Publishing has a long track record of books being contracted for, huge advances being paid and then the book flopping and not coming anywhere close to selling out the first print run.

It does not, and for 8 out of 10 authors who do secure a traditional publishing contract, their joy will be short - lived as their book, which may take up to two years to make it onto physical bookshelves (not including years in the query process), is relegated to the back lists to gather dust.

Traditional publishing contracts should give the author the right to terminate if the work goes out of print AND should tie out - of - print status to royalty - bearing sales.

The «out of print» clause is often one of an author's only ways to terminate a publishing contract unilaterally (a legal term that means «one - sided» — and, in this case, means the author's right to terminate without the publisher's consent).