“I recommend Hal to all my clients. His years of experience negotiating contracts for a major, quality publisher of books for young readers make him a secret weapon for writers and illustrators negotiating their own contracts. His expertise and knowledge are invaluable. But it’s his approachable, supportive manner and his ability to patiently explain complicated points that make him such a great advocate for creative professionals.” —Eden Edwards, MFA, freelance writer and former children’s book editor at Houghton Mifflin Company
“Hal Stewart was instrumental in sealing the deal on my three book contract (with and the option on a fourth) with the moguls of Scholastic Books. His extensive book contract expertise was invaluable in ferreting out hidden words and agendas that might have, left unchallenged, caused years of trouble throughout my career. I would recommend his services wholeheartedly to any in the business trying to navigate the book contract world alone.” —Kat Black, author of A Templar’s Apprentice (The Book of Tormod)
“As Publisher of Children’s Books at Houghton Mifflin, when I wanted to understand a complex contract issue, I always called on Hal Stewart. His attention to detail, his care and concern for authors, and his sense of humor actually made negotiating publishing contracts fun! I would recommend Hal to any writer. His new business fills an important need in the industry— it provides contract services for writers or illustrators who do not want to engage an agent.” —Anita Silvey, former children’s book publisher at Houghton Mifflin Company; author of Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Children’s Book
