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Before You Sign | Prizes and Competitions

We asked the advisors what you should look out for when entering prizes and competitions.
 
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Before You Sign | Scamming (Update)

Updated guidance on scamming 
 
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Before You Sign | Contracts, cancellations and COVID-19

Eddie Reeves on contractual considerations in the wake of Coronavirus cancellations.
 
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Before You Sign | Non-Disclosure Agreements

Theo Jones on non-disclosure agreements and protecting your work.
 
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Before You Sign | 10 tips for sorting your dispute

Andrew Hildebrand shares his 10-step approach to resolving disputes.
 
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Before You Sign | Literary Agents

Before you sign with a literary agent, read our advice.
 
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Before You Sign | Literary Executors

What is the role of a literary executor and what should you consider before appointing one?
 
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Before You Sign | Negotiating Payment for Translators

This month, we share advice on negotiating payment for translators.
 
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Before You Sign | Forming a Limited Company

We take a look at the pros and cons of forming a limited company as an author.
 
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Before You Sign | Joint Authorship

Thinking of working with someone else on your script, novel or poem? We discuss new guidance from the Court of Appeal.
 
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Before You Sign | Working with TV Producers

This month, Theo Jones discusses how authors and TV producers can work together fairly and effectively.
 
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Before You Sign | What deal are you getting?

Before you sign a publishing deal, make sure the deal you are getting works for you.
 
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Before You Sign | 10 Red Flags

This month we focus on what to look out for and when to call in the SoA advisors.
 
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Before You Sign | Social Media

Solicitors Briffa take a look at what to consider before posting on social media.
 
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Before You Sign | Virtual Author Visits

Jo McCrum on what to keep in mind before you agree to live streaming a virtual visit for schools, universities or festivals.
 
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Before You Sign | Bank Account Scammers

This month we take a look at what to do if you or your publisher might have been scammed.
 
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Before You Sign | Negligent Misstatements

Be careful when writing not to give misleading or dangerous advice, writes Nicola Solomon.
 
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Before You Sign | Author-Commissioned Illustrations

If you are commissioning the services of a fellow-creator, try to treat them as you would expect to be treated yourself.
 
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Before You Sign | Moral Rights

We look at the four moral rights in UK copyright law, and what you should be aware of.
 
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Before You Sign | Freelance Engagements

Before you sign that freelance contract, take a look at our advice to ensure you're protected.