Publishing Contract Template

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Publishing Contract Example

Parties Involved:

Publisher: Bright Books Publishing Co. Address: 789 Literature Lane, Boston, MA 02115

Author: Emma Lee Address: 456 Maple Street, Boston, MA 02116

Description of the Work:

The work subject to this agreement is a literary manuscript titled “Whispers of the Past,” authored by Emma Lee, including all related rights granted herein.

Publishing Terms:

The publisher shall publish, distribute, and sell the Work in accordance with the terms set forth herein. The term of this agreement shall commence on __________________ and continue until __________________. The author grants the publisher exclusive rights for reproduction and distribution worldwide, for a period of ______ years.

Royalties and Payments:

The publisher agrees to pay the author a royalty of ______% of net sales. Payments shall be made quarterly, within 30 days of the end of each quarter, based on sales reports provided by the publisher.

Rights Grant:

The author grants the publisher the exclusive right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and sell the Work in all formats now known or hereafter devised.

Additional Provisions:

• The author shall deliver the final manuscript by __________.
• The publisher will handle editing, design, and marketing of the Work.
• Any modifications to this agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.

Boston, ______________________