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Contract Killers - What Are You Signing?

What Every Author Needs to Know About Intellectual Property — Whether You Have an Agent or Attorney, or Not!

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Susie Bright
Oct 05, 2023
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If I have done one good thing in my career as an advocate, it’s been to educate artists about what the hell they’re signing.

Artist contracts do not have to be the source of tears, bewilderment, and regret, although publishing legacies are littered with such stories.

I consider my activism and educational work with authors and artists to be right up there with pointing out where the clitoris is. It is NOT DIFFICULT, you just have to find what you’re looking for.

Yes, it’s that important. Your creativity is everything; protect it!

If  one has a chance to work with Susie Bright, do not hesitate!

— Jen Joseph, Manic D Press

Not understanding contracts is also a great source of shame to authors. I invite you to cast off your doubts and rumination! Join me . . .

Master Class 4: APRIL 4, 10am – 12pm Pacific

Register HERE.

I don’t know how to say this nicely . . . but any author who doesn’t understand the basic tenets of their contract is in for rude awakening.

This applies to book contracts, ma…

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