Publishing Business Forms

Download publishing contracts, copyright forms, freelance agreements and other customizable template forms for the publishing business.

  • Book publishing agreements.
  • Editing contracts.
  • Author consent and assignment forms.
  • Work for hire agreements.
  • Freelancing writing contracts.
  • Digital subscription forms.
  • All templates contain standard provisions and are available in MS Word format.
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Assignment by Author of Copyright in Written Work

Prepare an Assignment of Copyright in a written work by the author using this easy template.

  • The author assigns to a third party (such as a publisher) all of the author's worldwide rights in copyright in a specified written work.
  • The author retains a personal license to use extracts from the work, but the author must obtain the assignee's permission before using all or a large portion of the work.
  • The author indemnifies the assignee against any infringement claims resulting from publication of the work.
  • Every publisher - print or digital - should have an Assignment of Copyright form available for authors to sign when dealing with any copyrighted work.
  • Available in MS Word format.
$6.49
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Book Publishing Agreement (exclusive)

Get the exclusive rights to publish an author's latest work and an option to publish future titles under the terms of this Book Publishing Agreement.

  • The author grants the publisher an exclusive worldwide license to publish the literary work in print, electronic and any other media formats.
  • The publisher also has the right to prepare derivative works based on the work.
  • The publisher gets the exclusive right to copyright the work and to renew the copyright, in the publisher's name.
  • The author will deliver both a hard copy and electronic copy of the work. Once the work is prepared for reproduction, the author is responsible for creating the key word index and table of contents.
  • The author will review and approve successive proofs edited by the publisher, and is responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of each proof.
  • The author agrees not to publish any other work or intellectual property based on the published work at any time while the work is in print, except as agreed to by the publisher.
  • Royalties are based on net sale proceeds of the work (gross sales less rebates, discounts, returns, taxes, freight, shipping and insurance).
  • The author grants the publisher an option to publish one or more future titles.
You can use this Book Publishing Agreement to publish print versions as well as downloadable versions of the work. The template is customizable and can be used over and over as your business demands.
$29.99
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Book Publishing Agreement (non-exclusive)

Secure non-exclusive worldwide rights to an author's literary work with this Book Publishing Agreement.

  • The author grants the publisher a non-exclusive worldwide license to publish the work.
  • The publisher will pay royalties to the author calculated on net receipts, after deduction of costs and expenses.
  • Submissions must be made in accordance with the publisher's submission procedures, which are included as a schedule.
  • The author can purchase copies of the work at a discounted price.
  • The publisher will charge an annual title maintenance fee.
  • This is a generic legal contract which is not specific to any country.
  • Available in MS Word format and fully customizable.
$14.99
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Consent to Use Quote, Photograph or Personal Statement

Get the owner's consent to use a quote, photograph or personal statement in a printed publication with this easy-to-use Consent to Use form.

  • The owner, speaker or author of the material consents to the publisher's use of the material in the work or works specified in the Consent Form.
  • This is a generic legal form which is not specific to any country and can be used anywhere.
  • The form is reusable and fully editable.
  • Available in MS Word format.
$0.00
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Freelance Writer Agreement

Publishers can hire a freelance writer to write articles on various topics with this easy-to-use Freelance Writing Agreement template.

  • The publisher has no control over the writer's work, but has sole control over which articles (if any) are published.
  • The writer will be paid by the word, and is responsible for remitting all required taxes and other deductions to be remitted to taxing or other authorities.
  • The articles are to be considered works for hire, and the writer assigns copyright and ownership of the articles to the publisher.
  • This is a generic contract and is not specific to any country or jurisdiction.
  • Use the Freelance Writer Agreement to get content for printed or online publications, or to source out original content for blogs.
$11.99
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Literary Agency and Representation Agreement

Draw up an exclusive contract between an author and an agent with this template Literary Agency and Representation Agreement.

  • The agent is being retained on an exclusive basis to represent and negotiate the sale and licensing of the author's work.
  • The agreement can cover a specific work or can be ongoing to encompass future work by the author.
  • The contract contains provisions for either a single flat-rate commission, or for multi-scale commissions based on domestic, foreign and subsidiary sales (TV, film, etc.).
  • The agent has the right to engage co-agents, and is responsible for paying the co-agents from the agent's commission.
  • The author has the right to audit the agent's accounting records once a year.
  • When you buy and download the Literary Agency and Representation Agreement, it's yours to use as often as you like. You can also customize it and tailor it to fit your unique needs.
$17.99
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Manuscript Editing Agreement

Edit and rework an author's manuscript under the terms of this downloadable Manuscript Editing Agreement.

  • The author retains all copyright and other rights associated with the manuscript, including intellectual property, electronic rights, and rights to marketing and promotional products.
  • The editor will revise and rework the manuscript, restructure and reorganize content for clarity, edit for style, grammar, syntax, spelling, create an index and table of contents, proofread, check accuracy of facts and references, and perform any other related services as agreed between the parties.
  • The author will reimburse the editor for any direct out-of-pocket expenses incurred in relation to the editor's duties.
  • The editor is responsible for reporting and paying his/her own income taxes and make any remittances required by law with respect to his/her compensation.
  • The Manuscript Editing Agreement is an ideal contract for freelance editors. You can customize and tailor it for a perfect fit with your unique circumstances.
$17.99
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Online Magazine Subscription Agreement

Post the terms of this Online Magazine Subscription Agreement on your website for subscribers to accept before being given access to online editions of magazines or newspapers.

  • The subscriber can subscribe for one or both of a digital version and a print version of the magazine.
  • Intellectual property rights to all material published on the publisher's website are the property of the publisher or its licensors.
  • The template contains comprehensive provisions regarding the gathering and use of personal information, including provisions under the GDPR.
  • The publisher is not responsible for any delays in delivering print editions due to circumstances beyond its control.
  • The template is available in MS Word format, which is easily converted to html for posting on your website.
$6.29
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Research and Writing Services Agreement

If you research and write academic papers, such as theses, essays and dissertations, you need this Research and Writing Services Agreement template.

  • The writer's ability to deliver the services may be restricted by the policies and regulations of the educational institution. By signing the agreement, the student warrants that the writer's delivery of the services will not violate any such policies.
  • The writer does not guarantee that the student will receive a particular grade or achieve a specific goal with the work provided.
  • The writer gives no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information, and is not required to verify it.
  • The student indemnifies the writer against any claims arising from the delivery of the writing services.
  • This is a generic contract form that is not specific to any country or jurisdiction and can be used anywhere.
  • Get this Research and Writing Services Agreement signed before you begin the project to ensure that you'll be paid for the work you've done. If the student fails to pay, you will have grounds for a legal claim.
$14.99
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Translation Rights Agreement

Before you can translate and republish a literary work, you need to secure the rights from the owner with this Translation Rights Agreement.

  • The owner of the rights grants the publisher the exclusive right in perpetuity to translate the work from English into a different language, and to publish and sell the translated work within a designated territory.
  • The publisher will pay the owner a royalty for all sales of the translated work. The publisher agrees to pay a non-refundable minimum guaranteed royalty, to be treated as an advance against royalties coming due thereafter.
  • No translated copies will be sold as remainders for a stated period of time after the first publication. No royalty will be paid on remainders sold below publisher's cost.
  • The owner reserves the right to approve the final translation.
  • The publisher is responsible for obtaining copyright protection for the translation in the territory (if available), and for taking any action necessary to protect against infringement.
  • The owner retains ownership of copyright in the original work, and of all of its trademarks and logos used in connection with the translation.
  • The publisher must comply with all applicable export restrictions.
  • Available in MS Word format.
$29.99
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