Build Publishing Partnerships That Actually Work.

What’s inside:

1. Collaborator Vetting Checklist
A 5-phase checklist for evaluating any potential partner before you commit, including reference call questions and a trial project guide.

2. Sample Contract Language
Key clauses for both your provider agreement and your author contract, including scope, timelines, payment terms, and what happens when things go wrong.

3. Financial Model Comparison Chart
Side-by-side breakdowns of four partnership structures (White Label, Referral Fee, Contractor, and Flat Fee) with real dollar examples and a quick decision guide.

4. Resource List: Where to Find Collaborators
Curated directories, associations, and conferences for finding vetted publishing professionals, plus red flags to watch for online.

5. Communication Protocol Template
A fill-in document to complete with every new collaborator covering response times, channels, file delivery standards, and the escalation ladder.

6. Project Check-In Schedule Template
A master milestone tracker with issue log and post-project review — one per project, shared with your collaborator and author at kickoff.