The 9 Biggest Myths About Nonfiction Trade Publishing, Debunked. These are all spot-on. I would only add that even when you get a larger advance, it’s typically divided into either three or four installments. So, for instance, I’ve had some divided this way:
- First part on signing the contract
- Second part on delivering a complete manuscript
- Third part on publication of the hardcover
- Fourth part on publication of the paperback