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Hi,
A few months ago I submitted my manuscript to a publisher. I had searched repeatedly but could never find any info on their contract terms, etc. After a month or so I received an email telling me they were interested and would like to offer a contract. I was told I would need to fill out some forms so they could draw the contract up. The forms involved promotional material, artwork, etc.
I filled this out and received the contract. It was several pages of legal info basically taking all rights to that book and anyother books I would ever write. The contract only required an electronic signature which involved typing my name in and submitting.
I declined the contract because I didn't feel it was for me. I sent a very nice email thanking them and moved on.
Out of the blue recently I got several emails from this publisher telling me I can't just walk away from this contract, etc, although I never signed it.
I'm not sure what to do now. I sent another email back telling them I am not interested and I never signed it, in fact I have screen shots of where I rejected it. They are pushing forward as if I have signed it. I have since received a contract offer with another company that is reputable. What do I do?
A few months ago I submitted my manuscript to a publisher. I had searched repeatedly but could never find any info on their contract terms, etc. After a month or so I received an email telling me they were interested and would like to offer a contract. I was told I would need to fill out some forms so they could draw the contract up. The forms involved promotional material, artwork, etc.
I filled this out and received the contract. It was several pages of legal info basically taking all rights to that book and anyother books I would ever write. The contract only required an electronic signature which involved typing my name in and submitting.
I declined the contract because I didn't feel it was for me. I sent a very nice email thanking them and moved on.
Out of the blue recently I got several emails from this publisher telling me I can't just walk away from this contract, etc, although I never signed it.
I'm not sure what to do now. I sent another email back telling them I am not interested and I never signed it, in fact I have screen shots of where I rejected it. They are pushing forward as if I have signed it. I have since received a contract offer with another company that is reputable. What do I do?
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