You bring the book deal;

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Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Book Deal Contract? Let’s Clarify!

Just landed a book deal? That’s incredible! 🥂

Your years of commitment and dreaming are finally paying off! Your book is about to be born! 🥳

Now, the only thing left to do is sign that pesky contract. Yep, with the excitement comes that daunting contract full of terms that might as well be hieroglyphics. 🤷‍♀️

It’s easy to feel lost, wondering if you’re about to make a decision that could haunt you forever.

Decoding Your Publishing Contract

Not knowing if you’re walking into a trap set with fine print is scary. Here are some of the questions that might be going through your mind: 

Does "in perpetuity" mean you're signing away your life's work? 

What if your book really takes off?! Who really profits from those sequels or adaptations? 

What about those baffling terms like "option clause" or "rights to license"? 

And let’s talk about $$$—what does a good royalty and advance deal even look like? 

Is the publisher asking you to pay money upfront? Is that normal?

And yes, feel free to Google or #chatgpt all your questions, but buyer beware! I probably don’t need to tell you that not everything on the internet is true. 

Maybe you’re not at the book deal yet but you’re one step closed because you just landed an agent!

Thinking about teaming up with an agent? It's crucial to ensure their terms won’t leave you vulnerable or exploited; exactly how much should the agent get? An agent should be your ally, not another source of stress.

ABOUT ANN

Publishing Attorney, Ann Koppuzha

As your dedicated publishing attorney, I'm here to cut through the confusion and shed light on those murky clauses. I'll comb through your contract, highlight any sneaky terms, and ensure you clearly understand every line. 

Let me turn that anxiety into relief, ensuring your rights are protected, and your creative future is secure.

Measuring Success One Satisfied Client at a Time

  • "Ann's legal advice is top-notch. She has a passion for understanding detailed legal issues, excellent communication skills, and a personal touch for understanding the nuances associated with the law and your personal needs."

    Joanne Rodrigues, Entrepreneur and Author

  • "Ann powerfully combines her innate empathy with strategic goal-setting, which has guided me in navigating conversations with people of different skill sets, values, backgrounds, and opinions. She has helped me find and develop my voice to effectively communicate in a diverse workplace and to a broader public."

    Carol Wang, Attorney

  • "I just want to thank you [Ann] again for all of the work you put into our negotiations! I feel like I'm in a better place because of our efforts."

    Alessandro Iyra, Engineer

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When we work together, here's what you'll get: 

✓ Peace of mind with a real lawyer reviewing your contract

✓ A lawyer on speed dial for any future legal questions you might hit along your author's journey 

✓ Confidence that you know exactly what you're signing up for when you sign that dotted line 

✓ Answers to all your questions – there’s no such thing as a dumb question