If you’ve written and submitted a manuscript for publication, you’re probably wondering what happens once you get a contract from the publisher, i.e., how will you get paid? You’ve heard talk about advances, royalties, flat fees, etc., etc. Wonder no more. In a brief, concise article on the Writer Unboxed blog, written by Chuck Sambuchino, “11 frequently-asked-questions-about-book-royalties-advances-and-making-money,” he addresses this topic including foreign rights and film rights. Very interesting article.
And by the same author on the Writer’s DigestGuide to Literary Agent blog, check out his other blog post, “Your job is to write, not to worry.”
“Multiple contract: Book contract with an agreement for a future book(s).” Writer’s Digest Weekly Planner