Book Publishing Agreement
1. Parties
Publisher: New York City Books
Author:
2. Work Title
3. Publishing License
The Author grants the Publisher a worldwide, non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and sell the Work in both print and electronic forms in English.
4. Duration
The agreement lasts 5 years from the Work's release, automatically renewing for 1-year terms unless terminated with 30 days' notice.
5. Fees
The Author pays a one-time sign-up fee on New York City Books Website, non-refundable, covering the chosen publishing package.
6. Royalties
The Publisher pays the Author 50% of net receipts annually in January. Net receipts exclude distribution costs, returns, taxes, and other fees. No royalties are paid on copies sold to the Author.
7. Submission Guidelines
The Author must adhere to the Publisher's submission guidelines.
8. Submission Review
The Publisher may reject submissions at its discretion, refunding the sign-up fee minus banking fees.
9. Publication Timeline
The Publisher aims to publish the Work within 45 days of the Author's approval of the proof copy.
10. Pricing and Format
The Publisher and Author will agree on the retail price and format, adhering to industry standards.
11. Publisher's Duties
The Work will be published as a paperback and Kindle edition on Amazon and other major platforms.
12. Author Discounts
Authors can buy books at $10 each for orders over 10, plus shipping, if under 300 pages.
13. Change Fees
A $100 fee applies for work changes or update requests, deductible from future royalties.
14. Author Guarantees
The Author confirms ownership and rights to the Work, ensuring no conflicts, copyrights, or legal issues, and that the Work is original, not defamatory or illegal.
15. Indemnity
The Author will indemnify the Publisher against any legal claims related to breaches of warranties, with protections extending beyond this Agreement's termination.
16. Copyright Actions
The Publisher can act against copyright infringements under this Agreement.
17. Agreement Acceptance
By submitting materials, the Author agrees to all terms.
Signatures:
Author’s Name:
Publisher’s Name: New York City Books
Date Signed by Author:
Date Signed by Publisher: