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Please note: This is a sample Book Publishing Agreement template, provided for illustrative purposes only. Actual terms may differ based on specific negotiations and legal requirements.
Book Publishing Contract Sample
Parties Involved:
Author: Jane Doe
Address: 123 Main Street, New York, NY 10001
Publisher: ABC Publishing LLC
Address: 456 Publishing Road, New York, NY 10002
Book Details:
Title: “The Great Adventure”
Genre: Fiction
Manuscript Submission Date: ______________________
License and Royalties:
The author grants the publisher exclusive rights to publish, distribute, and sell the book in the designated territories. Royalties shall be paid at a rate of 10% of the net sales, payable quarterly upon the conclusion of each quarter.
Author Responsibilities:
The author shall deliver the final manuscript in accordance with the agreed-upon schedule and shall cooperate with the publisher’s editing and marketing processes.
Publisher Responsibilities:
The publisher agrees to publish, promote, and distribute the book in accordance with industry standards and to provide periodic sales reports and royalty payments.
Governing Law:
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of New York County.
Additional Provisions:
- Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality of the terms of this agreement.
- This agreement may only be amended in writing signed by both parties.
- Failure to deliver the manuscript by the agreed deadline may result in contract termination.
New York, ______________________
Jane Doe (Author)
John Smith (Publisher)