Stella Fosse
A Writer’s Perspective on Publishing Contracts
July 29, 2022
11 AM PDT | 12 PM MDT | 1 PM CDT | 2 PM EDT

Writing a memoir, publishing a memoir, and marketing a memoir require three different skill sets. Some would even call them three different jobs. Negotiating your contract is a key aspect of publishing your memoir. The first draft contract you receive from a publisher is their wish list. From there, whether you work with a literary attorney, an agent, or both, it helps to know what you want, what is important to negotiate, and what is less negotiable.