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So, I know some of us were discussing the First Right of Refusal clause on another pub's thread, but since I can't recall the thread, I'll mention it here if that's okay.
Here's an example from my contract:
If the author writes another Work that is a sequel to the Work covered in this agreement, using an identical theme and/or major characters from the contracted Work, Publisher retains a right of first refusal for the subsequent work. If Publisher does not accept for publication this additional Work within 90 days of submission, it will be considered refused and the Author will be free to market rights to the new work without encumbrance.
Now, the way I understand it is I DON'T have to accept a contract for my next work if they offer it.
Is it possible that the publisher understands this clause to mean that if they don't refuse my MS, the contract offer MUST be accepted by author?
*All characters and themes were created by me, and the major characters in the first book only have cameos in the subsequent works.*
Thanks for the help. I'm pretty sure I know the answer (I have to offer it to them but I don't have to accept the contract--if offered) but I don't want to make a mistake, you know? Second guessing...
Any thoughts?
Here's an example from my contract:
If the author writes another Work that is a sequel to the Work covered in this agreement, using an identical theme and/or major characters from the contracted Work, Publisher retains a right of first refusal for the subsequent work. If Publisher does not accept for publication this additional Work within 90 days of submission, it will be considered refused and the Author will be free to market rights to the new work without encumbrance.
Now, the way I understand it is I DON'T have to accept a contract for my next work if they offer it.
Is it possible that the publisher understands this clause to mean that if they don't refuse my MS, the contract offer MUST be accepted by author?
*All characters and themes were created by me, and the major characters in the first book only have cameos in the subsequent works.*
Thanks for the help. I'm pretty sure I know the answer (I have to offer it to them but I don't have to accept the contract--if offered) but I don't want to make a mistake, you know? Second guessing...
Any thoughts?