Invoice (if getting paid) and Contract for____________ Client or writer/artist
Artist ___________will deliver_________________(insert specifics *pagesize, character designs, dpi, if its a physical copy whatever you are doing specify it here in DETAIL * ) —if for pay continue — for ________(currency)
Writer _____________will deliver_________________ (insert specifics *script, how many pages character writeups*) -if for pay- for ______currency
—if paid work—
For these services artist will be paid ______ (currency) as a sum for___________insert commission name
_________is due upfront and paid via invoice sent by _________(however you want to be paid). The latter half of payment is due a week after completion and delivery.
Note—Highly recommend being paid upfront or if its a huge commission half upfront and payments while you work for completion.
Content and story is exclusively __________’s content, however the artwork may not be used for monetary gain. (if you do want this see below whole form) note 1
Artist_________ and writer__________ reserves the right to use the drawings in their portfolio and after verbal agreement from both parties may post on social media.
(if paid work) This contract will be in effect at time of first payment from_______________ (commissioner)
(or) This contract is effective immediately from mm/dd,yyyy
this contract will not be changed without all parties consent: artist_______ writer_____________ or commissioner____________’s (initial here)
Artists Signature __ ______
Writers signature___________
(or ) Commissioners Signature_____________
Notes: If you want to work with a writer and split profit I suggest googling contracts for Writer artist partnerships,
A good book is:
Graphic artists pricing and ethical guidelines- it has prices and contracts and how to go about business.
Note 1. make sure to say who is owner of the intellectual property and make it clear how each party can use it.
Note 2. This is not a perfect contract but its a start and very simple outline. Others I’ve found are too wordy.
Note 3. Make sure you edit your contract and make it very clear. Especially if you are with an artist or a writer and are looking for monetary gain or not, people change their minds fights happen, maybe the story isn't going how you wanted, maybe the artist is not producing quality work. Maybe one of you wants to sell and the other doesn’t want to sell. Things happen and the contract is there to save you.
Note 4. Make sure that if you make addendum or changes to the contract please discuss it together, no going behind someones back, if it gets to lawyers they will refer to the contract and go by that.
Note 5. IMPORTANT: Remember, This is a bare bones contract, its not perfect, EDIT and use cautiously and stylized to your own needs.
If you have any questions I’d be happy to answer any of them!
~Ksilvs www.kathrynsilver.com