Negotiating With Book Publishers--Retaining Creative Control |
I was watching the Charlie Rose show online, paying particular attention to interviews with Stanley Tucci and Steve Buscemi. You've seen both onscreen in scores of roles. They're fine character actors, as well as writers and people who are simply creative in all major areas of film-craft. Rose asked Tucci how he likes to work with film financiers, especially those who ante-up for small, quirky productions, and his answer was incredibly succinct and insightful: "You just have to find the person who is going to give you the money and leave you alone." This might mean high wealth individuals, bankers, or other sources. Of course, the trick is the second part of his comment, negotiating with someone who will leave you alone, enabling you to retain creative control and to bring your vision to life. I've found the same challenge in book publishing, says this top speaker, best-selling author, creator of the "Best Practices in Negotiation" seminar at UC Berkeley, and international consultant.
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