a word on publishing contracts

I got this email from outskirts press as a note about publishing contracts:

Just touching base from Outskirts Press to see how your book is coming. But I did want to mention something I thought you should know.

One of our authors recently canceled their book with a competitor of ours in order to publish it with Outskirts Press.

Here's an excerpt from the letter the competing publisher sent to him:

"While Section Six (6) of your Publishing Agreements states, 'If I cancel, will have the non-exclusive right to produce, market, and sell my Title for one year following receipt of my cancellation notice," has chosen not to exercise this right."

Talk about adding insult to injury! They maintain the right to sell your book without paying you, but then they tell you it's not good enough to do that. Gee, thanks.

I just found that so amazing I wanted to bring it to your attention. Outskirts Press supports our authors and encourages them to succeed. We will be here when you are ready to publish and we won't forget about you after you publish. In fact, we provide you with promotion tips and marketing help for years after your book is published with us.

When you are ready to start publishing your book with Outskirts Press, Select Your Package at http://outskirtspress.com/authorcenter5.php

Sincerely,

Karl, Elizabeth, Chris
Author Services
http://www.OutskirtsPress.com