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Tag: contracts

When to Say NO

February 23, 2018 Paul Czajak

Here is a riddle for you. What is harder than obtaining a publishing contract in the children’s book world? Saying no to said contract. I

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What to Do Before & After “THE CALL” from an Offering Literary Agent

September 5, 2014 Alumni & Guests

By Jennifer Malone It’s my agent-iversary this month (two years since I signed with my lovely agent, Holly Root) and I’ve recently had a couple

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Part II: Payment Pitfalls and Experiences

July 31, 2013 Joyce Audy Zarins

A follow-up to Part I: About Royalties Net Profit Royalty Here is where the red flag begins to really fly. Net profit royalties (not the

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Part I: Publisher-to-Author Payment

July 23, 2013 Joyce Audy Zarins

Part I: About Royalties Part II (coming July 30): Payment Pitfalls and Experiences Royalties and advances for children’s books can be lucrative down the road,

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How many ways can a daddy look? Available today from Beaming Books. Order now for Father's Day!

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