This Agreement is entered into between Brook Wright (“Author”) and the undersigned Editor (“Editor”) as of the date of acceptance.

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1. Scope of Services

The Editor agrees to provide editorial services for the Author’s manuscript (“Work”), which may include (as selected and agreed upon):

• Developmental editing

• Line editing

• Copyediting

• Proofreading

The specific scope, deadlines, and deliverables will be agreed upon in writing prior to the start of work.

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2. Independent Contractor Status

The Editor is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or co-author.

Nothing in this agreement creates a partnership or joint venture.

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3. Ownership & Rights (CRITICAL)

The Author retains full and exclusive ownership of the Work at all times.

The Editor acknowledges:

• They receive no ownership, copyright, or claim to the Work

• Their edits, suggestions, and contributions do not grant authorship or co-authorship

• All changes are suggestions only unless otherwise agreed

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4. Confidentiality (STRICT)

The Editor agrees that all materials provided are confidential.

The Editor shall not:

• Share, distribute, or discuss the Work with any third party

• Post excerpts, screenshots, or summaries online

• Use the Work for teaching, portfolios, or samples without written permission

• Upload the Work to any AI tools, databases, or external platforms

This obligation remains in effect indefinitely.

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5. Use of Work & Portfolio Restrictions

The Editor may not use any portion of the Work for:

• Promotional materials

• Portfolios

• Social media

• Teaching or examples

Unless the Author provides explicit written consent.

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6. Editorial Control

The Editor agrees:

• To provide professional, constructive feedback

• Not to alter the core voice, tone, or intent of the Work without discussion

• That all final decisions remain with the Author

The Author is not obligated to accept any edits or suggestions.

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7. Deadlines & Delivery

The Editor agrees to:

• Meet agreed deadlines

• Communicate any delays immediately

• Deliver completed edits in the agreed format

Failure to meet deadlines without communication may result in termination.

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8. Payment Terms (If Applicable)

Open to Discuss

Examples:

• Flat fee: $______ per word/project

• Installments: __________________

• Payment schedule: __________________

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The Author reserves the right to:

• Withhold final payment if agreed services are not completed

• Request revisions if work does not meet agreed standards

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9. Revisions

The Editor agrees to provide [___] round(s) of revisions if needed, based on the original scope of work.

Additional revisions may require a separate agreement.

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10. Non-Disparagement

The Editor agrees not to:

• Publicly or privately make negative statements about the Author or the Work

• Share negative opinions of the Work before or after publication

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11. Conflict of Interest

The Editor agrees not to:

• Share ideas, plot elements, or concepts from the Work with other clients

• Use any part of the Work as inspiration for their own or another client’s project

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12. Termination

The Author may terminate this agreement at any time, with or without cause.

Upon termination:

• The Editor must return or delete all copies of the Work

• Any completed work must be delivered

• Access to materials must cease immediately

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13. No Guarantees

The Editor does not guarantee:

• Publication success

• Sales, reviews, or reader reception

Their role is limited to editorial services only.

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14. Legal Protection

Any unauthorized use, distribution, or reproduction of the Work may result in legal action under applicable copyright laws.

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15. Agreement Acceptance

By signing below, the Editor confirms they have read, understood, and agreed to all terms outlined in this agreement.

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✍️ Editor Information

EMAIL ME BNWright2026@outlook.com

Name: ___________________________
Signature: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________