WRITING PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

Writing Partnership Agreement

A collaboration agreement between Northwind Studio and Acme Co covering co-authorship, ownership, and revenue sharing for a joint work.

Parties and Work

This agreement is entered into by Northwind Studio ("Author A") and Acme Co ("Author B") to collaborate on the writing project described below. Replace the sample details with the specifics of the work, target format, and expected delivery date before signing.

Recitals

The Authors wish to co-create an original work and set out the terms under which they will contribute, own, and share the proceeds from it. Both Authors have the skills and availability to complete the work on the schedule agreed below. This agreement supersedes any prior verbal or written understanding on the same subject.

Contributions and Ownership

The collaboration runs across three phases so both Authors share a common view of how the work is created, revised, and taken to market.

Ownership and credit

• Both Authors are joint owners of the copyright in the completed work
• Credit appears as agreed on the cover and title page for all editions
• Pre-existing material contributed by either Author remains that Author's property
• Neither Author may license the work exclusively without the other's written consent
• Either Author may reference the work in a portfolio and in the promotion of it

Decision-making: substantive changes to the outline, title, or credit require written approval from both Authors. Deadlocks are resolved by mediation before either Author may seek to withdraw from the project.

Revenue and Expenses

Revenue from all uses of the work is shared as set out below after direct expenses agreed in writing are recovered. Sample splits illustrate the default position; adjust the figures on the fee table to match your arrangement.

Expense Handling

Withdrawal and Term

Either Author may withdraw from active writing with 60 days' written notice. Contributions made up to that point remain co-owned, and the continuing Author may complete the work using them subject to the credit and revenue terms above. This agreement remains in force for the full copyright term of the work.

Acceptance

To confirm the partnership, complete the fields below and sign. The outline phase begins on the confirmed start date.

WORKING TITLE OR PROJECT NAME

START DATE