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A payment made to an author before the book is published, which is later deducted from the author's royalties as book sales occur.

The percentage of each sale that is paid to the author, usually determined by the type of book and sales channel.

The author's agreement to allow the publisher to use their work in specific ways, such as print, digital, and audio formats.

The geographical area where the publisher is granted rights to sell the book.

Rights to sell the book in other forms such as film, foreign translations, and merchandise.

The publisher's right to consider the author's next work before the author can submit it to other publishers.

Determines when the book is considered out of print and rights can revert to the author.

The process and criteria by which the author must submit the manuscript and the publisher agrees it is satisfactory.

The author's assurance that the work is original and not infringing on others' rights, and the agreement to cover any damages if it does.

Restricts the author from publishing other works that would directly compete with the book during a certain timeline.

A payment made to the author if the publisher decides not to publish the manuscript after it has been accepted.

Allows the author to audit the publisher's records to ensure proper royalty payments.

Releases both parties from obligation if an extraordinary event prevents one or both from fulfilling the contract.

A clause that requires disputes to be settled by arbitration rather than through the court system.

The state or country laws that will be used to interpret and enforce the publishing contract.

Rights retained by authors to protect their personal connection to the work, like the right of attribution and the right of integrity.

Terms regarding how unsold books can be returned from booksellers to the publisher, potentially impacting author royalties.

The number of free copies provided to the author and the discount for purchasing additional copies.

The scheduled date when the book will be made available for sale to the public.