tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post3294766927995732821..comments2024-03-29T03:40:10.727-04:00Comments on Editorial Anonymous: Scary Stories to Tell Authors in the DarkEditorial Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-14074407017512204632015-09-04T21:43:19.455-04:002015-09-04T21:43:19.455-04:00I say many thanks to Mr. admin website I read this...I say many thanks to Mr. admin website I read this, because in this website I know a lot of information information that I did not know before his<br /><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/iE6tI4" rel="nofollow">Tips Pengobatan Penyakit TBC Kelenjar</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/PsV74V" rel="nofollow">Buah Buahan Penurun Kolesterol</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/A7416J" rel="nofollow">Hal Yang Harus Di Hindari Sebelum Tidur</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/mtx3Sg" rel="nofollow">Obat Penyakit Asma Untuk Anak</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/W8BYOW" rel="nofollow">Ramuan Alami Penghilang Pilek</a> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-5569318531295677672007-06-01T15:44:00.000-04:002007-06-01T15:44:00.000-04:00I don't think the SCBWI has such a lawyer but read...I don't think the SCBWI has such a lawyer but readers should know that the Authors Guild absolutely does. They review loads of contracts, which gives them a good overview of what's going on in the industry generally. It's a members-only service but it's worth the cost of joining all by itself.<BR/><BR/>EA, love the blog. I think you're the only blogger whose complete archives I've taken the time to read through. Keep it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-32979810497668762072007-05-25T11:47:00.000-04:002007-05-25T11:47:00.000-04:00I wonder if SCBWI has considered having a contract...I wonder if SCBWI has considered having a contracts attorney available to their members who is paid (in whole or part) out of member dues?Editorial Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-76959184945094877132007-05-25T11:33:00.000-04:002007-05-25T11:33:00.000-04:00Just wanted to add that it's not necessarily a bla...Just wanted to add that it's not necessarily a black-and-white choice between getting an agent or negotiating on your own. I found working with a contracts attorney specializing in book publishing to be hugely helpful. She not only negotiated the contract but has been available to answer questions after the fact. I bet SCBWI could recommend names if you wanted to take this route.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-84444276243539344612007-05-25T10:09:00.000-04:002007-05-25T10:09:00.000-04:00These are fantastic questions and very legitimate ...These are fantastic questions and very legitimate concerns. I'm not sure there's a way for me to address this on my blog, but I'd like to see it addressed. Anyone have any ideas? I'm going to think on it.Editorial Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-152655519021494252007-05-25T07:21:00.000-04:002007-05-25T07:21:00.000-04:00This is such an interesting discussion, and one th...This is such an interesting discussion, and one that is truly daunting to most authors. CynJay and I share the same wonderful agent, and having her in our corner is a huge relief.<BR/><BR/>For me, the big mystery is the "how-hard-should-I-fight?" factor for each clause. Most of us know about boilerplates, and know they aren't in the best interest of the author. We've also heard about some of the clauses agents will fight to retain/delete for their authors, thanks to agents like Kristen Nelson, Rachel Vater and the late Miss Snark who have blogged about these issues.<BR/><BR/>So let's say an agentless writer reads over her contract and asks for 4 changes. The publisher then comes back and agrees to one, but not the other three. How does the author know if she should sign, or go back and try to still negotiate the other three (or at least one or two of the three)? What would be a potential deal-breaker?<BR/><BR/>I know publishers turn down some of the things agents ask for, too, but agents know when to say, "We didn't get everything we asked for, but it's still a good deal." Without an agent, how is an author to know when she should send back the contract signed, or send it back, period?Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119053515951615279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-50512649629784406192007-05-25T00:37:00.000-04:002007-05-25T00:37:00.000-04:00Hi EA,I answered this on my blog (thanks for the v...Hi EA,<BR/>I answered this on my blog (thanks for the visit), so here's the condensed version. I did read up on contracts and found the Verla Kay and SCBWI board really helpful with my questions. Because it was a PB and pretty standard, I had no problem signing once I'd clarified a percentage question. There is just so much more to deal with when you're selling a novel that it becomes even more daunting, which is why I love my agent. It's not that we don't trust or like our editors - I have a great relationship with mine - but we see the company behind you and it gets intimidating. Ultimately, you work for the publisher and that is how this business works. There is always that little nagging twitch in the back of our minds wondering if there is something we missed or should have included. While we have wonderfully creative minds, negotiating fine print isn't always up our alley.CJ Omololuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15691702701853775480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-58880404461814629542007-05-24T11:59:00.001-04:002007-05-24T11:59:00.001-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Editorial Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-26933563395183009152007-05-24T11:59:00.000-04:002007-05-24T11:59:00.000-04:00Cynjay,You mean you still feel unsure about what y...Cynjay,<BR/><BR/>You mean you still feel unsure about what you're signing after having read a book on book contracts?<BR/><BR/>How come, do you think?Editorial Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-74368739772300342322007-05-23T23:00:00.000-04:002007-05-23T23:00:00.000-04:00I'm working on ED2 with a major company and my con...I'm working on ED2 with a major company and my contract is still not in the mail. Since it's the sequel to a great selling book, I'm not too concerned... or am I? What if.... they change their mind after all the editing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-57088446621465037532007-05-23T18:23:00.000-04:002007-05-23T18:23:00.000-04:00The problem with writers negotiating contracts is ...The problem with writers negotiating contracts is that we usually don't know enough to know what we don't know. We'd gladly bring up our concerns if only we could figure out what they were.CJ Omololuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15691702701853775480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-16194694366142844792007-05-23T16:15:00.000-04:002007-05-23T16:15:00.000-04:00Wow. Which publisher?Wow. Which publisher?Editorial Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-59114441880090783992007-05-23T13:02:00.000-04:002007-05-23T13:02:00.000-04:00Well...maybe. I recently submitted to a publisher ...Well...maybe. I recently submitted to a publisher whose boilerplate contract is NOT author-friendly (an agent friend had already warned me about this). They were excited about my manuscript and made me an offer. I sent back a friendly letter suggesting changes to the contract, and even quoted various books as to why some specific clauses were not standard in the industry. I ended with a suggestion that the editor make me a counter offer if she didn't agree. I never heard back--not even to say "no thanks" or to return the manuscript.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-41298051812509269852007-05-23T12:02:00.000-04:002007-05-23T12:02:00.000-04:00Hey EA,Can you explain a bit about option clauses?...Hey EA,<BR/><BR/>Can you explain a bit about option clauses? What if your subsequent works aren't necessarily a great match for that particular publisher? Should you send 'em on in anyway? Or does the clause really only apply to the second book? It seems like it might be annoying to send the editor who's editing your picture book a three-volume YA fantasy when she doesn't do much YA fantasy.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-59315901469028532982007-05-23T11:39:00.000-04:002007-05-23T11:39:00.000-04:00This is good info to know!Thanks! Since I have not...This is good info to know!Thanks! Since I have not been exposed to the momentous moment of signing a contract,how long does a writer get to consider the contract before they sign? Just an estimate mind you.angelarenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639436719051155045noreply@blogger.com