You have a great book idea, now let's take the steps to protect it. It all starts with agreements. Your manuscript should never be shared and no work should be done on your book without one. This customizable sample agreements will get you started. In this agreement, illustrator agrees to transfer all rights in the artwork to the author.
 
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(1) is not provided in the course of and does not create or constitute an attorney-client relationship, 
(2) is not intended as a solicitation, 
(3) is not intended to convey or constitute legal advice, and 
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