Arrival
Introduction to Rights
Now Available On-Demand
Time
12:15 – 12:45
Session
12:45 – 12:50
Welcome Speech
Andy Ventris, Event Director, The London Book Fair
Lynette Owen, Copyright and Rights Consultant
12:50 – 13:00
Why Sell Rights?
Lynette Owen, Copyright and Rights Consultant
- Why licensing should be a key part of your publishing strategy
- Uncovering new streams of income
- Benefits of effective rights selling for authors and publishers
13:00 – 13:45
You Can't Sell What You Don't Own! It's All in the Head Contract
Duncan Calow, Partner, DLA Piper
- The fundamentals of copyright that you need to be aware of
- Ensuring you are granting licences within the confines of the law
- Common problems and pitfalls for beginners
13:45 – 14:45
What Rights CAN You Sell?
Diane Spivey, Rights and Contracts Consultant
Stephanie Purcell, Group Rights Director, Bloomsbury Publishing
Lynette Owen, Copyright and Rights Consultant
- Introducing the wide range of licensing opportunities
- Which types of books are suitable
- Identifying priorities by market sector
14:45 – 15:15
Coffee Break
Join other attendees and discuss today’s sessions
15:15 – 16:15
The Essentials of Rights Selling: A Step-By-Step Guide
Stephanie Purcell, Group Rights Director, Bloomsbury Publishing
- The practicalities of selling rights
- Bookfairs and sales meetings
- Rights selling during the pandemic
- Effective pitching of your works
- Closing a deal
16:15 – 17:00
The Complete Contract and Rights Deal Checklist
Diane Spivey, Rights and Contracts Consultant
- The basics to consider when negotiating a rights sale
- Checklist of questions to ask when finalising a deal
- Fundamentals of a sub-licensing contract
- Checklist and explanation of key clauses
17:00 – 18:00
Ask the Experts' Session and Networking Reception
Join Lynette, Diane, Duncan, and Stephanie after the conference to ask your burning rights questions.