First Rights

An article by Karen

This is a promise the manuscript has not previously been published anywhere, through any media. Often this might read First Australian Rights, or First UK Rights and so on, which means that the work has not been published within the specified country or area before. Once you have sold a manuscript’s first rights in one location it is possible to go on and sell them to other areas, but not in the same area again.

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About the Author: Karen

Karen is a writer of fantasy novels and short stories for children, young adults and adults. She also loves to read fantasy, thrillers and the occasional romance. When she's not writing or reading, she enjoys spending time on the PS3 or catching some fresh air whilst walking the dog.