Publishing Agreement

This Publishing Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on [Date], by and between:

Author: [Full Name]
Address: [Author’s Address]
Email: [Email Address]

and

Publisher: [Company Name]
Address: [Publisher’s Address]
Email: [Email Address]

Together referred to as the "Parties."

1. Work Description

The Author agrees to deliver to the Publisher the following original work (the "Work"):

• Title: [Working Title]

• Genre: [e.g., Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry]

• Estimated Word Count: [X words]

• Format(s): ☐ Print ☐ Digital ☐ Audiobook ☐ Other: __________

  
  

2. Grant of Rights

The Author hereby grants the Publisher the following rights to the Work:
☐ Exclusive / ☐ Non-exclusive
☐ Worldwide / ☐ Territory-limited: [Specify countries]

Rights granted include:

• Reproduction and distribution

• Sale and licensing in all agreed formats

• Translation and adaptation rights (if checked): ☐ Yes ☐ No

• Marketing and promotional use of the Author’s name and likeness

3. Manuscript Delivery

The Author agrees to deliver the complete, edited manuscript by [Delivery Date].
☐ Publisher may request revisions
☐ Editor will be assigned by Publisher

4. Copyright Ownership

Copyright shall remain with the Author.
☐ The Publisher will be listed as licensee.
☐ Publisher will register copyright on Author’s behalf.

5. Royalties and Compensation

The Author shall receive:

• Royalty: [X]% of net sales / gross sales / fixed fee

• Advance Payment: $[Amount] ☐ Recoupable from royalties

• Royalty Reporting: [e.g., Quarterly / Biannually]

• Payment Method: [e.g., Bank Transfer / PayPal]

6. Marketing and Promotion

The Publisher shall have the right (but not the obligation) to:

• Promote the Work using digital and print media

• Organize events, interviews, and campaigns

• Collaborate with third parties for distribution

The Author agrees to participate in reasonable promotional activities upon request.

7. Author Warranties

The Author warrants that:

• The Work is original and does not infringe any rights

• It has not been previously published or licensed

• It contains no unlawful, defamatory, or plagiarized content

8. Termination

Either Party may terminate this Agreement with [X] days’ written notice if the other Party breaches any material provision and fails to cure such breach within [X] days.

9. Reversion of Rights

If the Work goes out of print or is no longer offered for sale for a period exceeding [X] months, all rights shall revert to the Author upon written request.

10. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country].

11. Entire Agreement

This document represents the full agreement between the Parties regarding the publishing of the Work and supersedes any prior agreements or discussions.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Publishing Agreement as of the date first written above.

Author Signature
Name:
Date:

Publisher Signature
Name:
Title:
Date: