Contracts Boot Camp
- Time:
- Saturday, October 18th, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
- Location:
- Pierce Room, Hilton Columbus Downtown
- Speaker(s):
- Stephen GillenLawyer concentrating in publishing, media, and copyrights at Wood Herron & Evans
- David MosherScience and technology journalist and the director of Popular Science’s website, PopSci.com
- Mark SchropeFreelance journalist; author of the contracts chapter of The Science Writers’ Handbook
- Paul TullisFeatures editor at TakePart.com; contributing editor at the New York Times Magazine.
- Moderator(s):
- Hillary RosnerFreelance journalist who has negotiated contracts with dozens of publications
Blindly signing contracts without taking time to read, understand, and negotiate them is a major, though common, mistake among freelancers. This session will demystify contracts and help journalists understand the various terms and pitfalls. Participants will come away understanding the agreements they may be asked to sign, how to negotiate for better terms, and how to decide when it’s time to walk. They will also gain insight into the publisher’s perspective to help them better understand what they’re up against, and the best ways to work within the system to promote more freelance-friendly terms.
