Proposals and Submissions

Renegotiation clauses are rising as authors ask for clearer AI terms, sunset dates, consent rights, and review points before signing.

AI Training Rights need clear contract language. Learn how Authors Guild clauses can help authors ask practical questions before signing.

AI Contract Negotiations now require authors to clarify consent, training rights, vendor duties, compensation, and review terms before signing.

author-owned imprint deals are changing contract talks with major publishers. Learn what authors can ask before proposals and submissions.

Market adaptation lessons from The Poison Daughter for authors shaping submissions, rights discussions, and format planning.

Publishing Contract Clarity after the Hachette union vote: what authors should ask about rights, AI, schedules, and approval terms.

How NLRB Charges can affect publishing contract talks, timelines, bargaining conduct, and author questions without offering legal advice.

Reversion Rights can help authors plan contracts, request rights back, and prepare stronger submissions without treating this as legal advice.

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