Nine things to look for in a publishing contract so that you don't get screwed

One of the biggest mistakes young writers make is getting into a terrible contract they can never leave. I’ve dealt with this several times with books I want to publish. The creator sends me their original contract and THEY DON’T EVEN OWN THE RIGHTS.

That’s right. More than one person has sent me a contract in which they signed away the rights to their b…