They published my work. They never paid me. Here is what I know now

More than twenty years ago, our founder, Teresa Lubano, created a series of illustrations for a children’s book for a well-known Kenyan publisher. The work was published. She was never paid.

It is a story she has carried for years. Recently, a cousin called with almost the exact same experience, a reminder that this is still happening to creatives.

The article shares seven practical lessons for protecting your intellectual property and your income: how to vet a client, structure a contract, collect a deposit and make sure you are paid before your work leaves your hands.

Simple, practical advice for African designers and creatives building sustainable businesses around their work.

Read the original article here. 

*This article was originally published on ND Notes on Medium.