JOIN THE CONTRACTS 101 MASTERCLASS
You’re on the verge of getting a book deal. Or, you’re simply curious about what rights you’re entitled to as an author—and what practices you should watch out for during contract negotiation, especially if you’ll be navigating the process on your own. It's just $99 for the complete course. Ideal for fiction and nonfiction writers.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING NEGOTIATION—AND WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR.
In our Contracts 101 Masterclass for Writers, veteran contract negotiator Deirdre Smerillo will bring her 35 years of publishing experience at Random House, Hyperion, and now president of Smerillo Associates to walk writers of all stages of book and film contracts. Leaving this session, you’ll know what to expect, what to watch for, and—most importantly—how to protect your intellectual property.
What you'll receive:
In addition to expert advice from Deirdre Smerillo, the online course includes a brief discussion about negotiating contracts with Lucinda Halpern, author, agent, and president of Lucinda Literary. This package contains the full 90 minute recording, along with exclusive resource packets to cement everything you’ve learned.
Your purchase of this online course also allows you to book a FREE 20-Minute Coaching Call with a Lucinda Literary agent!
MEET DEIRDRE
JIM JER SEY
JIM JER SEY
In my 35+ years of working with publishing contracts, I have seen most of what the industry can throw at you. My specialties include publishing contracts, work-for-hires, and collaborations; audio, foreign and subsidiary rights contracts; revenue/profit share contracts; contracts coaching and training for small publishers and literary agents; strategic thinking; and royalty analysis. I was formerly the Director of Contracts at Penguin Random House and now I run my own contracts business.
Deirdre Smerillo, Smerillo Associates
LEARN THE ROPES.
Understanding contracts is an integral part of signing with an agent and subsequent book deals. Learn what each section means and avoid getting duped during negotiations!