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eriksherman Posted – 2/20/2008 1:23:27 PM | show profile | email poster
Many writers depend on free contract reviews from other writers. A recent experience I had underscored how problematic this can be. Here's my blog entry (waaay too long to run here):

http://www.eriksherman.com/WriterBiz/2008/02/be-wary-of-free-contract-advice.html

This isn't to suggest against contract reviews, but to support a buyer beware attitude.

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InsomniacNOT Posted – 2/20/2008 2:30:28 PM | show profile
Good article.

I would also add that it's pretty easy to get bad legal advice from a lawyer so before you pay one, make sure you're getting a good lawyer.
westsidestory Posted – 2/20/2008 5:14:55 PM | show profile
lawyers and agents screw up too
I have to agree with the last post, and I'd add agents. In my personal experience, I would say that if you have a friend who has had a lot of contract experience, that person can be a help to "fix" a bad contract, especially one drafted by a lawyer with insuffient knowledge of a book's particular publishing environment.
advicesisterA Posted – 2/20/2008 5:41:01 PM | show profile
In the end, the advice you take or reject is your own responsibility, but it can't hurt to get perspectives and information from others who have "been there and done that" as well as from your own experience, and a good lawyer.
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