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“We are forced by the major publishers to include electronic rights in the contracts we make with publishers for new books. And there's very little we can do about that.” quote by Richard Curtis
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“We are forced by the major publishers to include electronic rights in the contracts we make with publishers for new books. And there's very little we can do about that.”

Richard Curtis

About This Quote

Publishers often demand electronic rights, limiting author control over digital distribution.

In simple terms: Publishers force e‑rights, restricting authors.

Key Takeaway

Negotiate or seek alternative publishing routes.

Themes

publishing digital rights author autonomy

Mood

concerned determined

Type

industry legal

When to use this quote

  • self‑publishing
  • author negotiations
  • digital platforms
  • rights advocacy

Key Concepts

contract law intellectual property media economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies can authors use to retain e‑rights?
  • How does this affect readers?
A Different Perspective

Electronic rights may be essential for modern distribution.

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