1 result for (book:tes4 AND session:155 AND stemmed:he)
8/49 (16%)
predictions
contract
clauses
pendulum
compact
[... 7 paragraphs ...]
The caution can later work to Ruburt’s advantage, in that Fell is usually cautious in business relationships. The impulsiveness caused him to forward the money already received, however. Undoubtedly Ruburt could receive better clauses if he pressed for them. At this point however, it will be to his advantage to leave matters as they are.
A later trip to New York, perhaps when the manuscript is completed, may however prove most beneficial. Also a lively concern shown by Ruburt in his letters as to publicity matters and promotion, with mention later of other books in the field that he plans.
He could indeed press for better clauses now, but in one way he would lose a certain advantage. He is an unknown quantity to the publisher to a large degree. His letter, however, did make an impression upon Mr. Fell. Ruburt is the underdog at this point. He has however gained several advantages, as you know, in altering the terms originally offered.
[... 3 paragraphs ...]
A trip now would not be nearly as advantageous as a trip later. Ruburt’s concern should be with his manuscript. After this book he will be in a much better bargaining position. The added worries involved are not now worth the mental and psychic strains that they would cause.
This could reflect in the book itself. In one way he will not be making as much money as he could if he insisted upon changes in the contract. On the other hand the important thing here is that the book be completed with full psychic and creative powers, without distraction. The book will be an important one, and in the overall the money difference will not be great enough to tip the scales. The experience in the business will be invaluable in any case.
The most important clause, the option clause, has been settled in Ruburt’s favor. He has done very well, actually, in maintaining fairly decent equilibrium.
[... 18 paragraphs ...]
Ruburt’s predictions and his dream records will again improve. To some degree he was tied up in knots, although his condition is far superior to what it would have been under the same circumstances at any time in the past. For short periods, sunbathing will be restful for him.
[... 8 paragraphs ...]
Tell Ruburt that he can now rest assured concerning the book.
[... 4 paragraphs ...]
