Contract Killer
Posted by Simon J. Green | Filed under Comics, Uncategorized
Contracts can be a killer. Darren and I are being smart. We’re sorting out the legal wranglings good and early. It sucks, because we both have so much creative juice in us right now, at the very start. But I’ve been through too many creative partnerships over the years that didn’t pay heed to these necessities, and heartache, pain and suffering always result.
The good news is the Australian Society of Authors is currently putting together a document package for we who join under the comic/graphic novel portfolio. Julie Ditrich and her partner Jozef Szekeres from Black Mermaid are developing a contract that sets out the relationship between co-owners. When that’s finished, it will be added to a collection of documents including timesheets, invoice templates and writer-illustrator agreements. They’ll be available for approx. $11 each, if the current rates for existing pro forma are used.
In the meantime, Daz and I have made do with outlined agreements, a summary of what we agree to. Put it in writing. There will be some back and forthing, but it’s worth it folks. Do it.
Killeroo is the creation of Darren Close, all around comic geek, freelance designer and poker tragic. His parents are so proud.