TGHP-023 Standard Publishing Agreement - Multi-Format
Professional multi-format agreement with customizable provisions
Contract Overview
Description
Professional multi-format agreement with customizable provisions. This is our standard agreement for established authors and more complex publishing needs. Includes print, digital, and audio format options with negotiable terms.
Typical Use Cases
- Established authors with proven track record
- Multi-format publishing (print + digital + audio)
- North American territories (US & Canada)
- Standard commercial arrangements
- Projects requiring customizable provisions
What's Included
- Publishing rights for multiple formats (print, digital, audio)
- Expanded territorial rights (US & Canada)
- Tiered royalty structure with format-specific rates
- Customizable contract terms
- Subsidiary rights provisions
- Detailed financial schedules
Typical Timeline
Approval Time: 5-7 business days
From submission to approval. Negotiation adds additional time for customization.
Sample Contract Structure
A Premier tier agreement includes comprehensive sections:
I. GRANT OF RIGHTS
Publisher grants Author exclusive publishing rights in multiple formats (Print, Digital, Audiobook) for the Territories of the United States and Canada for the Term of this Agreement.
II. ROYALTIES (TIERED STRUCTURE)
Print Edition: 10% of net receipts (0-5,000 copies), 12% (5,001-10,000), 15% (10,001+)
Digital Edition: 25% of net receipts
Audiobook: 20% of net receipts
Advance: $[Amount] payable: 50% signing, 50% publication
III. SUBSIDIARY RIGHTS
Author retains: Foreign language rights, Film/TV rights, Audio adaptations (non-commercial)
IV. TERM & REVERSION
Initial term of 7 years. Rights revert to Author if Work goes out of print in all formats for 9 consecutive months.
V. DETAILED SCHEDULES
Exhibit A: Royalty Schedule, Exhibit B: Territory Map, Exhibit C: Rights Specifications
Tier Information
Scalability Level
Professional Standard
Complexity
Moderate - Customizable
Typical Territory
North America (US & Canada)
Format Options
Multiple Formats (Print, Digital, Audio)
Tier Comparison
Starter: Single format, limited rights
Premier: Multi-format, expanded territory ← You are here
Executive: Advanced rights, international
Complex: Enterprise solution
💡 Tip: This tier is ideal for authors publishing multiple formats simultaneously with room for customization based on specific project needs.