As a member
you will receive one speaker contract critique as part of your
membership benefits package. Send a copy of the contract you
receive to Andrea and she will assess it for its merit and point
out where it needs to be changed and what better wording can
be inserted or substituted.
Andrea's
background: I've negotiated speaker contracts on
behalf of such noted speakers as Canadian novelist and poet Margaret
Atwood. I'll scrutinize yours to ensure you have a contract that
provides the terms, fees, and conditions that work best for you.
We will
cover these elements:
1. The Agreement
2. The Program
3. Time and Place
4. Fees
5. Payment
6. Expenses
7. Inability to Appear
8. Cancellation
9. Facilities
10. Equipment
11. Additional Activities
12. Modification
13. Governing Law
14. Signing and Distribution
Why you
should have this critique:
1. You need a contract that
works for you and takes into account these situations:
What happens if they cancel
the event?
How can I find out if they
can afford to pay me more than they offered?
Am I leaving money on the
table?
What kinds of benefits can
I insert into the agreement that I'd enjoy without sounding like
a prima donna?
What creative solutions
are there to get paid (better) when they say they don't pay speakers?
What can I do when the group
won't let me sell my book or promote my services at the event?
Am I asking for too much
or too little?
2. You likely do not have someone
advocating for your interests. Having a brilliant contract will
ensure you're looking after your own interests more than just
adequately.
3. Most contract templates
that are free on the Internet do not address your own specific
needs.
4. You will learn to increase
your fees by 50% and in some cases even double or triple what
you've been getting.
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