Working with an author for a small project

[Michael Angelo Go]

Hello everyone, I got a small commission request from someone who found my profile to create a small children's book for charity in Haiti.

They want a 15 page book (I think that would translate to 16 if we want to follow conventional standards, half of 32) for ages 6-10. The client is on a small budget and I will try to see how I can negotiate things to be reasonable. (I wanna say no less than $200? $150 is pushing)

I have not done small projects like these in a very long time but that was before I discovered this forum and learned all the ropes of the industry.

How should I write the contract to protect my images from being sold from profit?

Also what would be the best way for method for my client to send installments?

If you see any red flags, please do express them.

[NessIllustration]

@Michael-Angelo-Go It's not that small of a project. Even if it's just 16 pages (7 spreads and a cover?) it would take at least 2 months of full-time work I think? More since you're part-time.

I hope when you say $200 you mean per page, not for the whole book!

I would charge no less than $4000 for the book (probably more though). I know that this is a charity project, but any less than that and I would literally lose money because of spending time on this instead of other projects and would not be able to pay my bills.

For a charity project, it's generous to not charge extra for copyrights. But I think you still have to charge for the time you'll spend on this, and ideally a livable wage.

[lpetiti]

@Michael-Angelo-Go I charged 2500-3500 for my small books. Even if its for a charity that price is the lowest I'd go.