The Complete Guide to Traditional Book Deals

What’s included:

• Every step along the process: from signing with an agent to signing your book deal

• How editors evaluate manuscripts — what leads to a ‘yes’ and what leads to a check with lots of 0s behind it!

• The real math behind book deals — how advance payments work, what royalty payments are, and what ‘out earning’ your advance really means

• Joint accounting, world rights, and other contract terms you need to know

• And more insider knowledge from a 6-figure debut author

Understanding how traditional book deals actually work is the first step to making informed decisions about your publishing journey. This comprehensive guide breaks down everything you need to know about the business side of publishing, from signing with an agent to understanding your contract.

You'll learn how publishers evaluate and acquire books, including their internal P&L process, what makes them eager to acquire a book, and how advances are actually structured.

Then, you'll dive deep into the financial reality of book deals, including real math behind royalties, payment timelines, and how different rights work.

Clear examples and calculations are provided throughout to help you understand exactly what different types of deals mean for your career and bank account.

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