The Book Proposal Agreement is a comprehensive agreement to hire a writer to prepare a Book Proposal often used when shopping book ideas to publishers.

This contract is a legal document that details the terms and conditions between the Author and the Writer.

This core literary contract is necessary to ensure that the author’s rights are protected.  This customizable Book Proposal Agreement contains all essential terms and conditions including cost, length, and ownership rights.

Self-publishing is one of the fastest-growing creative industries coming in at over $2 billion dollars annually. But before you get started on your novel, memoir, or business book, it’s important to protect yourself by getting the right contracts. Protect yourself with the right literary and self-publishing contracts.

Other names for this Document:

Book Proposal Contract, Book Proposal Template, Self-Publishing Book Proposal Contract, Agreement for Book Proposal.

Approximate time to complete contract: 4-5 Minutes

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What is it?

The Book Proposal Agreement covers the essential contract terms between an Author and the Artist.

This standard Self-Publishing contract covers:

  • The Start Date of the Agreement
  • The name of the Book
  • The Release of Rights
  • The Use Rights of the Book, including promotion and advertising rights.
  • The Rights and Responsibilities of the Parties
  • Work-For-Hire Language
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Issues, including Venue & Choice of Law

How does it work?

Use this document to explain the relationship between an Author and the Artist.

Some things needed to build your custom Book Proposal Agreement:

  • Names of the Parties
  • Addresses of the Parties
  • Emails of the Parties
  • Name of the Book
  • Release Date
  • State for Venue and Choice Provisions

Once you have completed drafting the Book Proposal Agreement, you will be able to save to edit further, download a PDF or send to the other party for electronic signature.