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Rights & Representation
Understanding what you own and what you are agreeing to.
Rights are where authors most often sign away more than they meant to. We explain the landscape in plain language so you can take decisions — and take proper legal advice — with your eyes open.
This is general literary and business guidance, not legal advice. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal services. For binding advice on contracts or disputes, consult a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction.
Who this is for
- Authors reviewing an offer or agreement
- Writers considering translation or adaptation interest
- Independent publishers managing a rights list
Services
6 services in this discipline.
Rights Consultation
A guided conversation about the rights in your work.
Read more →Copyright Guidance
General guidance on copyright as it affects writers.
Read more →Licensing Consultation
Understanding licences and what they permit.
Read more →Translation Rights Guidance
How translation rights are typically handled.
Read more →Adaptation Rights Consultation
Guidance on film, television and stage adaptation interest.
Read more →Publishing Rights Guidance
Making sense of a publishing agreement's rights clauses.
Read more →
What we examine
- Which rights are in play and which should be retained
- Territory, term, format and reversion
- How the arrangement compares with common practice
- The questions worth putting to a lawyer
What you receive
- A plain-language summary of the position
- A list of points to clarify or negotiate
- Guidance on sequence and timing
- A recommendation on when to involve a specialist
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