When you have experts in your corner, your confidence soars. Your decisions are rehearsed and vetted, and preliminary questions are answered. It puts your mind at ease when you’re aware and informed. In essence, you’ve done your due diligence and now you’re ready to act. So, start building your expert network today and be certain that your “street team” includes a licensed attorney.

An experienced literary lawyer can smooth out a book deal, so all parties feel confident entering into an agreement.

From helping the novice editor, agent, and/or author and experienced ones, attorneys who understand publishing contracts can educate you on a boilerplate agreement or decipher a personalized and complex one. Contract clarity, subsidiary rights, fortuitous suggestions, and terms of agreement or separation are just a few of the key elements a lawyer will assist with and may also help in the negotiation process if you are willing to pay for additional time.

They’re also hired to coach you on improving aspects of the contract, ensuring a solid understanding of terminology, and deciphering expectations and complexities into layman’s terms. With the goal of ensuring realistic and fair expectations for all parties, a literary lawyer may be worth your investment in the long run.

Especially if you plan to make authoring a full-time gig. 

In essence, finding a good literary attorney isn’t necessary but may help put your mind at ease before signing any contract. Understanding the legal nuances with the aid of an expert also offers a stronger economic foundation for future contracts as well as ongoing negotiations and relationships