The Truth About Being “Published”

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In a recent meeting of authors I overheard one of them to talk about his publishing contract, and that he was surprised to find a clause “that the publisher has all the rights for publishing means that come up in the future”. When asked if he signed this, he affirmed: “Well I wanted to be published, seeing my book in stores, and writing is a hobby for me.” I have heard and read similar statements before, and I am just wondering if these authors have not more self-respect for their own wr...