This Assignment of Royalties by Author (Short Form) will successfully assign all royalties received by an author to another party. This assignment sets out the name of the author, specifics regarding the publishing agreement and the nature and title of the work for which royalties will be paid. It also specifically sets out that the royalties are to be paid directly to the assignee. It is crucial that this assignment be memorialized in writing rather than through an oral agreement. A written Assignment of Royalties by Author will prove invaluable in the event of disagreements or misunderstandings regarding the payment of the royalties.

This Assignment of Royalties by Author contains the following provisions:

• Assignee: Sets out the name of the person who will receive the royalty payments;
• Agreement Description: Sets forth a description of the agreement giving rise to the royalty payments, name of publisher and date of the agreement;
• Published Work: Sets out a detailed description of the work for which royalties will be paid (i.e., a book or software) and the title of this work;
• Authorization for Payment: Sets forth that assignee authorizes the publisher to pay royalties directly to the party to whom the royalties are assigned;
• Signature: The author must sign this assignment agreement in front of a notary public.

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