one of the book publishers offered me a contract, and at this time i am not having an agent
they are offering
1.Publishing can begin immediately upon receipt of your completed agreement
2.Royalty begins immediately on book sales
3. You receive a $1000 dollar bonus at 1000 book sales
4.You get a World Class Professional Author Website you can sell directly from
5.You get a professional Author Press Release
6. A significant discount on all subsequent books
7. Payment plans available
9. Exceptional Customer Service and Support
and the royalties are like they get 90% untill i sold 100 books and then its like 50%
i have no idea of whatever these are and they have given me contract of 15pages
what should you guys recommend?
They will be asking you for money. I would avoid them.
Alarms went off in my head when I read that list.
It is obvious that the list of 1-7 is complete bovine-scatology
Hi there!
I acessed your blogspot. The Phoenix Legion looks a very interesting book. I hope you can publish it successfully.
Keep the good work!
Item 7 - Payment Plans? That means you're paying for publication?
Be VERY careful. There are plenty of companies offering to self-pub your book for a minimal setup cost. This sounds like it might be an expensive way of doing the same, but dressed up as a good deal.
I'd go through the contract with a fine-tooth comb or let someone look at it who's used to book contracts before you sign anything. Because once you've signed you're stuck with it, maybe (with that book) forever..
Caveat emptor. Good luck.