book deal
Author's signed contract
A book deal is a contract between an author and a publisher for the publication of a book.
The term usually implies negotiated terms—advance payment, royalties, rights—rather than a simple acceptance: She landed a six-figure book deal.
Getting a book deal is often treated as a milestone of legitimacy for writers.
Move or progress forward
- royaltiesOngoing payments to creators
- agentOne who acts independently
- publisherCompany releasing books
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
rights · proposal · submission · query · clause · terms · signing · option
advance
Move or progress forward
- royaltiesOngoing payments to creators
- agentOne who acts independently
- publisherCompany releasing books
negotiation · rights · proposal · submission · query · clause · terms · signing · option · imprint
manuscript
Original text before publication
nonfiction · fiction · debut · bestseller · narrative · genre · anthology · trilogy · sequel · collection
- publishingpublishers, editors, editor, publishing house, publications
- agreementshandshake, contract, nod, accords, verbal consent
- creative opportunitiesart contest, film festival, talent show, audition, gallery show
- career milestonespromotion, hire, first job, retirement, raise
- windfallsjackpot, windfall, grand prize, found money, big win
- contractsbinding contracts, contract length, lease, clause, contract terms
book dealself-publishing
Releasing work without publishers
vanity press · print-on-demand · DIY publishing · self-published · blog
book dealrejection letter
Written refusal notice
unpublished · slush pile · turned down · rejection · rejection slip
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