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By far, the most enjoyable section of the book contract to the author is the Advance section. Unfortunately, fewer publishers are paying advances these days. But, for those books that are still attracting advance payments, here is what you need to know:

It's important that authors understand the basics of a publishing contract, industry norms and standards, and which areas of the book contract are most likely to have some flexibility.

Kobe Bryant signed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers to keep him in the purple and gold for three more years. The new contract extension will keep him with the Lakers through the 2013-2014 NBA season.

The New York Jets signed LaDainian Tomlinson, making Jets fans scratch their heads about the release of Thomas Jones. The new Jets contract will make LaDainian Tomlinson a rich man once again.

The wording of a contract is never as important as its key elements. If your contract doesn't contain all of the necessary provisions, then you might not be as protected as you thought you were.

When painting a home mural, whether you are giving it away to charity or as a gift, or doing it for pay, you should always have your client sign a contract before you begin painting. These tips will help you create a contract.

A mural contract is the single most important thing you can take with you when negotiating to paint a mural. Failure to set certain items in stone will surely cause headaches for both the client and customer at one point or another.