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        March 2, 2025 at 6:03 pm
        Hi everyone,

        I’m a writer who gained traction through an online publishing platform. I need someone to review my contract and provide advice on how to negotiate the clauses in my new contract.

        I’ve done my research and found that literary agents typically represent authors’ interests and negotiate on their behalf, usually when going through the traditional publishing route. However, my situation is different. Since I’ve already delivered a successful book to this online platform, they want to sign me to write another one.

        I’m aware that online platforms can be untrustworthy and often exploit authors. Although this platform has been legitimate so far and has a reputation to maintain, I want to approach this contract negotiation carefully. Last time, I signed the contract as a teenager without fully understanding the terms, but I’m older now and want to do things the right way.

        If anyone can help me review the contract and provide guidance on negotiation, or knows someone who can, please DM me. I’m willing to compensate for the service. Thanks in advance!

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          March 2, 2025 at 6:34 pm
          Hello!
          I am a Litigation Advocate with my practice arenas being areas Contract, Real Estate, Entertainment, Criminal, Cyber, ADR and Intellectual Property Laws. I am engaged with a boutique law firm based in Gurugram.
          I have been fortunate to have over 3 years of extensive on-the-ground experience giving me a strategic edge in drafting contracts and negotiating upon them.
          I believe in producing and delivering results, through meticulous and strategic application of the law.
          Moreover, should any unforeseen challenges arise, my services to you extend beyond providing support on paper.
          Please send a text back for any further queries, I assure you all the

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            March 2, 2025 at 10:18 pm
            lawyer here

            Are these clauses even negotiable? If yes, then to what extent?ย 

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                March 3, 2025 at 6:38 am
                Some of them are negotiable, even if not Iโ€™d still like to understand how they affect my copyrights and other stuff. I used Chatgpt and it did a pretty good job in explaining stuff, but I would still like if someone professional looks at it.

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