We admit to feeling totally out of our element when it comes time to negotiate/sign a contract for our writing work. We further admit that we feel so totally out of our element that when the dust has cleared we often discover that we’ve just helped ourselves get screwed.
This article on 99u.Com could be our salvation. And – if you’re as like us as we think – yours as well:
Taking Control of Contracts: What Every Creative Should Know
by Vinay Jain
If you’re like most creatives, dealing with contracts is one of your least favorite tasks, a dreadful but necessary part of business life. It doesn’t help that many contracts seem to have been written in language from the 1800s that was designed to confuse more than clarify. The good news is, you can overcome your apprehension about contracts with the right mindset and a few handy tips.