AAPS offers its services to trade publishers who do not have a dedicated contracts department and feel they would benefit from assistance with reviewing or negotiating agreements . With its broad publishing experience, AAPS can provide general and contract advice, help negotiate with your authors, close a subsidiary rights deal, and draft, review or amend existing contracts. Alex Adsett has successfully finalised author contracts, ebook licenses, film agreements, translation and overseas deals, and all manner of licenses.
Fees and charges
$95 per hour, with a minimum initial consultation fee of $255.
Services may include:
- Review of existing contract, incorporating a written report identifying potential publishing issues or irregularities;
- Existing contract tailored to specific circumstances; and
- Negotiating directly on publisher’s behalf with third parties.
Discounted rates may be negotiated for ongoing work.
Please note, Alex Adsett Publishing Services does not provide legal advice or the services of a solicitor. It does provide publishing business and contract advice based on Alex Adsett’s publishing experience and training. Please contact a solicitor if you require legal advice.