BOOK CONTRACT

Book Publishing Contract

A publishing agreement between Northwind Studio and Acme Co covering manuscript delivery, rights grant, royalties, and publication.

Parties and Work

This agreement is entered into by Northwind Studio (the "Publisher") and Acme Co (the "Author") for the publication of the work described below. The Author warrants the work is original and that all rights necessary to enter into this contract are held by the Author.

Recitals

The Author has written or will complete a book-length work suitable for publication. The Publisher wishes to publish and distribute that work under the terms of this agreement. Both parties agree to the manuscript delivery, editorial process, rights grant, and royalty structure set out on the following pages.

Rights, Deliverables and Editorial

The work moves through three phases from manuscript to shelf. Each phase closes with a written checkpoint and, where relevant, an Author sign-off on the deliverable.

What is included

• Work is original and does not infringe any third-party rights
• Author has full authority to grant the rights in this agreement
• Any quoted material is permitted or cleared by the Author before delivery
• Author will not publish a competing work within 24 months of publication
• Reversion of rights if the work is out of print for 18 consecutive months

Advance and Royalties

The Author receives an advance against future royalties, paid in three installments. Royalties are earned once the advance has been fully earned out.

Payment Schedule

Royalties are accounted for semi-annually with statements delivered within 60 days of period close. The Author may audit the Publisher's books once per calendar year on 30 days' notice.

Acceptance

To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. The signature installment of the advance is paid on countersignature.

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MANUSCRIPT DELIVERY DATE