Lane Heymont

ALWAYS get EVERYTHING in writing whether it’s a book deal or option. Short forms *tend* to be fine for options, but they can be advantageous or disadvantageous. It really depends on the budget of the film should your option get purchased. #pubtip #contracts

Short form contracts are usually more for film / options. Producer/Company is optioning Book for however long, terms to be negotiated later in good faith. Often producers/film agents/companies don’t want to put anything in writing because “it’s not to their advantage.” #pubtip

Obvious statement: not all contracts are the same. Some are long form, some short form. Some are simply deal memos spelling out the major “beats” of a book contract: advance, royalties, term, rights granted, option, gratis copies, etc. (possible thread?) #pubtip #contracts

Some authors do well in print, others in digital. Find your niche. Our paths are ours alone. #pubtip #MyNephewIsTooWiseForHisAge