Rick Said:

Can anyone help my with writing a contract?

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Uh, it's one thing if you are the only one looking at it, but it's not very fair to expect him to hold off all the other prospective buyers while you try to get a loan. To avoid this from happening again, go to your bank or credit union and get pre-approved for the highest amount you can where you can still afford the payment. You can then shop for any car up to that amount. Showing up to a sellers door with a pre-approval letter is almost like walking up with CASH. You could probably get a little better deal too. Good luck.

Janet Said:

What constitutes a written contract that obligates the person writing it to comply with what they have written

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I can only suggest from a perspective of common law contracts, was the school and yourselves intending to be legally bound by the terms of that booklet - and that phrase in particular?

Often such booklets have disclaimers about the terms being subject to change. Even absent such an explicit statement, I still think that if the booklet was a guide and not intended as a contractual document, the terms could be changed at will. Especially if the school misunderstood what options would be available. It's not a matter of the them not being willing, but of capability to perform- if it is.

ETA: Another test to look at would be if the booklet was in form and substance similar to a contract. While contracts can be implied or oral as well as written, since the document was written, did both yourselves as the parents and the school sign the booklet? Again, if not, it does not augur well for there being an intent that the booklet was a contract.

Anyway, hope you get a sharper answer! Good luck!

Janice Said:

I am a writer and have been offered a writing contract and need some sponsors to help get this off and running

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Hon, if you are being asked to pay then you are either being scammed or it is a vanity press. This is not how one is published. I'm going to cut and paste from another of my answers.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker - by Nikki-lei

There are plenty of answers to that question. But, I do agree that you don't need an agent to be published. You do need: a good clean manuscript, determination, thick skin (there are plenty of rejections ahead :), knowledge of how to create a story and to write the story and many other things.

If you consider self publishing, I would recommend www.lulu.com. I have a number of friends who have books released by Lulu, they do not charge set up fees and offer a wide variety of additional service for reasonable fees. I've looked into all sorts of options and Lulu is a very good company to work with. You need a good price, cooperative and responsive customer service and a good quality product. Not all printers or publishers offer these things - actually most do not.

I spent endless hours researching agents that accepted my genre and who worked with unpublished writer etc - and I have a stack of over 50 rejection letters and 20-30 were never answered. I sent those almost 5 years ago. However, I talked with some friends and decided to submit my manuscript to an online publisher (which is NOT the same as self publishing) and have not gotten a rejection since I started dealing with the publishers directly. Epublishers can be a great way to get a book accepted and to start learning the business. Also, Print on Demand is NOT the same thing as self publishing. POD offers the print option without having to buy hundreds or thousands of copies of your book.

When you find a company, agent etc that you want to submit your manuscript to, visit http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/.… to find out if they are reputable. This is a great service and its offered for free.

I was a marketing director and first reader for a small epublishing company and I was astounded by the horrible quality of many manuscripts that were submitted. This is a sure way to be rejected.

I am working on my 5th novel and my 5th non fiction book at this time. All are released or under contract with a publisher. The non fiction books started through a freelance contract and blossomed into a series of books I never expected to write. I mention my fiction and non fiction work and also a strong background in makreting and promotions when I speak to a publisher etc about my writing.

Someone also mentioned writing articles. This is a great way to get your name out there and to start building your publishing credits. Reputable contests are another good way to get accolades and publishing credits.

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All these answers were helpful, but I am very grateful for all the good advice here. Thanks to all for answering. Looks like I have my work cut out for me...

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My answer -
It can be very difficult to find an agent and almost impossible to publish without one. Your best bet is to attend a writers' conference, where you can sign up to present to an agent in person. Google 'writers' conference' to find one in your area. Put a lot of work into your manuscript before pitching it. Have at least ten other people read it - not just your friends, but your old English teacher and anyone you know who is educated and well read. Take all criticism to heart and rewrite, rewrite, rewrite.

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I have had six novels published.

Gerald Said:

I have to write a contract. Need a site that will give me the general specifics of how to start writing?

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Copy one from an existing business

Below are some links to actual rec facility contracts

Johnny Said:

writing an employment contract... what exactly is a period of continuous employment?

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The ACAS website is excellent in all things employment. www.acas.gov.uk and their helpline is also very good.

One key thing here is that you can't change someone's T&C's without their agreement. If she didnt have written T&c's before, then statutory terms would apply, as well as custom and practice and any verbal agreements. So, if she has previously been wokring for 4 nights, you can't reduce this to nil unless she agrees. More on the acas website.