Comments on: Why I Just Signed the Worst Publishing Contract I Ever Got http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2010/01/05/why-i-just-signed-the-worst-publishing-contract-i-ever-got/ Web site and blog for Maria Langer, freelance writer, commercial helicopter pilot, and serious amateur photographer. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:44:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2010/01/05/why-i-just-signed-the-worst-publishing-contract-i-ever-got/#comment-2967 Maria Langer Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:00:33 +0000 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2010/01/05/why-i-just-signed-the-worst-publishing-contract-i-ever-got/#comment-2967 David: I know there are other options, but at this point, I'm simply not willing to take a more active role in production and marketing. I'm juggling two businesses -- writing and flying -- and this is my busy season for flying. In April, when flying stuff slows down, I've got a few other ideas I'm going to chase down. In the meantime, however, there's nothing quite as comforting as guaranteed income on a project. Thanks for the good luck wish. One of these days, we need to chat. David: I know there are other options, but at this point, I’m simply not willing to take a more active role in production and marketing. I’m juggling two businesses — writing and flying — and this is my busy season for flying. In April, when flying stuff slows down, I’ve got a few other ideas I’m going to chase down. In the meantime, however, there’s nothing quite as comforting as guaranteed income on a project.

Thanks for the good luck wish. One of these days, we need to chat.

]]> By: David Blatner http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2010/01/05/why-i-just-signed-the-worst-publishing-contract-i-ever-got/#comment-2966 David Blatner Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:09:20 +0000 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2010/01/05/why-i-just-signed-the-worst-publishing-contract-i-ever-got/#comment-2966 Wow, you really nailed it. It's a fascinating new world. I remember those one- or two-page contracts, the world's friendiest (and most helpful) royalty reports, and the sense of family. And I've seen the change. I signed a contract a few years back (non-computer book) that actually spelled out all the rights I was giving away, including (I'm not making this up) the right for them to create a theme park based on the book. But there are options besides just saying "yes" to whatever is offered. Good luck on this new project, Maria! Wow, you really nailed it. It’s a fascinating new world. I remember those one- or two-page contracts, the world’s friendiest (and most helpful) royalty reports, and the sense of family. And I’ve seen the change. I signed a contract a few years back (non-computer book) that actually spelled out all the rights I was giving away, including (I’m not making this up) the right for them to create a theme park based on the book. But there are options besides just saying “yes” to whatever is offered.

Good luck on this new project, Maria!

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