Health Book Contracts

Book contracts are difficult enough to understand. They can get even more complicated when you’re writing a health book and not only working with an agent and publisher, but you’re collaborating with someone to help you write the book. Everyone has to get their fair share.

The publishing agreement can be several pages long, so you’ll want to take your time and read through every page. You may need some help in negotiating changes to several key clauses. Make sure you choose legal help from someone familiar with publishing agreements.

Here are a few books on writers contracts to get you started.

• Contracts Companion for Writers (Literary Entrepreneur series)

• The Writer’s Legal Companion: The Complete Handbook For The Working Writer, Third Edition.

• The Writer’s Legal Guide: An Authors Guild Desk Reference