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Nice vignette that give attention to an important issue.

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By: Jim Bouchard https://thoughtleading.com/keep-books-copyright/#comment-82 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:16:50 +0000 https://thoughtleading.com/?p=3541#comment-82 Ken-

You’re absolutely right and this is important advice!

First of all, I’m wary of any professional negotiation where one party or the other questions why any point of concern on the part of the other party would be a “big deal.” The fact is…it is! At least to the person with the concern!

Copyright is a big deal and as you point out, in this age of electronic publication, it’s even more important. Surrendering a copyright can give legal leverage to the publisher when it comes to selling rights for any number of uses.

No- keep your copyright! Technically, you license the publisher to certain, often exclusive rights during the contract period…but do NOT give up your copyright!

If that were a deal breaker…I’d walk!

Best Thoughts! Sharing your post now…
Jim

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By: Andy Saks https://thoughtleading.com/keep-books-copyright/#comment-81 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:51:08 +0000 https://thoughtleading.com/?p=3541#comment-81 Excellent points, Ken. Glad to have the rights for my book in my own hands!

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By: Debby Adair https://thoughtleading.com/keep-books-copyright/#comment-80 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:50:16 +0000 https://thoughtleading.com/?p=3541#comment-80 Ken – you are one smart cookie! Thanks for the great advice. Love reading your words of wisdom.

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