Master Contracts Negotiator
Business Affairs Specialist
- Providing Freelance Contracts Negotiation and Related Services -
for Clients in
- Publishing, Podcasting, and Speaking Media -
- Feel confident in what you are signing -
Creatives can rely on my 25+ years of publishing industry experience
for the relief of having their contracts handled by a professional
- Peace of mind is priceless -
I used to work for a publisher; now, I work for you
Contracts are serious business. I provide reliable, industry-savvy contracts review and negotiation services, and business affairs advice, for publishing, podcasting, and speaking media clients, especially Writers, Editors, and Proofreaders, Podcasters, Interviewees, and Speakers, un-agented Authors, and Literary Agencies and Publishers in need of a “Contracts Person.”
Over 25 Years of Publishing Industry Experience
in Contracts and Business Affairs
Contracts and Business Affairs is a nuanced, rigorous discipline - dare I say, even an art!
Diplomatic | Logical | Thorough | Fair | Adept:
I honed these qualities in an apprentice-style setting during two decades - including ten years as a Director - in the Contracts and Business Affairs Department of one of the Big Five global publishing houses in the heart of New York City. Now, I bring my insider expertise to bear on each and every project that I handle for my clients.
Your Contracts Govern Your Creative Career in Critical Ways - Let’s Chat
The most important contracts to me, are yours! Your creative career is governed by these legally binding documents in critical ways. Having a contracts specialist in your corner who can protect your rights, maximize your deals, and minimize your risks, is paramount - peace of mind is priceless! Let’s talk about your needs in this area over a virtual tea or coffee - or, by regular phone.
Learn More
Find out why it’s not a good idea to assume that the draft contract you received is “fine as is” or to review it on your own, how a “Contracts Person” differs from an attorney (and is likely to be more economical!), what to expect when you hire a Contracts Person, and more, in these FAQ.