Legal Question in Intellectual Property in South Carolina

I AM PREPARING TO SUBMIT A (CHILDREN'S BOOK) MANUSCRIPT ONLINE THROUGH A PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE.. BUT THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT THE PROCESS THAT HAS ME UNEASY..

I FEEL ONCE IT'S SUBMITTED, IT'S THEIR'S AND NO LONGER MINE. FOR ALL I KNOW, THEY COULD REPLY SAYING THEY HAVE NO INTEREST IN THE MANUSCRIPT, BUT TURN AROUND AND PUBLISH IT (CUTTING ME OUT OF THE PROCESS).

ARE THERE STEPS I NEED TO TAKE TO PROTECT MY WORK????

I LIVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE PUBLISHING COMPANY IS BASED IN MASSACHUSSETTS..


Asked on 8/03/09, 9:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Sure, I can tell you what to do. Have a consult with an attorney. Have him/her review the standard agreement, address your concerns, negotiate on your behalf, and make sure you sign an acceptable contract.

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Answered on 8/09/09, 12:51 am


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