Can I apply for a buy out if the novel is not published after signing the contract?
Can I apply to buy out a novel that hasn't been published after signing the contract? This question involved different publishing platforms and publishing processes. The specific situation might be different. On some publishing platforms, such as online novel platforms, if the novel had not been published after signing the contract, the author could directly apply for a purchase from the platform. The platform would buy the copyright of the novel and publish and sell it themselves, while the author would receive a certain amount of royalties and a share of the profits. In this case, the author did not need to publish the novel on the public platform, nor did he need to receive feedback and comments from readers. However, on other publishing platforms, such as physical bookstores, authors needed to publish their novels on the public platform before they could apply for a buy out. When applying for a buy out, the author had to provide sufficient evidence to prove the value of his novel and that it had sufficient sales potential. If the novel could gain enough traffic and attention on the public platform, the platform might consider buying the copyright and publishing it as a physical book. The specific process and conditions for applying for a novel's outright purchase may vary according to the platform. The author needs to consult and understand according to his own specific situation.