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What is a Grant of Rights?

The Grant of Rights identifies how and what rights are being conveyed to the publisher.

Emily Owens
White Deer Publishing
6 min readMay 30, 2024

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You did it! You conquered the hard part of writing a manuscript, and now you’ve snagged the attention of a publisher. But are you ready to read a book publishing contract?

In this blog series, we’ll cover some of the basic elements of a publishing contract, as well as questions we’ve received from authors in the past. We hope this helps you feel more prepared and knowledgeable when you’re at the table. Last time we looked at Common Terms and Phrases in Publishing Contracts, so let’s jump into what’s usually the first section of a publishing contract: the Grant of Rights.

Note: This should not be taken as legal advice. As a publisher, we review our contracts with an attorney who specializes in publishing law, and we’d recommend consulting your own legal counsel if you have any questions.

What is a Grant of Rights?

The Grant of Rights often appears at the beginning of a publishing contract because it concerns the rights an author is giving a publisher over their work…

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White Deer Publishing
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White Deer Publishing is an indie book publishing company. We’re proudly women-owned and based in East Atlanta Village in Atlanta, Georgia. Our imprints currently include How2Conquer and d’Aulnoy Editions.

Emily Owens
Emily Owens

Written by Emily Owens

Managing Editor of d'Aulnoy Editions | Writer | Potato Enthusiast www.linkedin.com/in/emilyowens13

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