Understanding Subsidiary Rights: Foreign, Audio, and Film/TV
6/13/2026
Veteran publishing professional and rights specialist, Anna Termine, will discuss subsidiary rights, what they are, why they matter, and answer your questions.
Exploring Your Book’s Potential Beyond the Printed Page with Anna Termine
Ideal for writers who want to know more about subsidiary rights
WEBINAR • Saturday, June 13, 2026 • 10am - 11:15am (Pacific Time)
Subsidiary rights are one of the most dynamic—and potentially lucrative—aspects of the publishing industry and yet one of the most difficult to obtain. From international translations to big-screen adaptations, "subrights" expand your book’s reach and can generate exciting new revenue streams that further sell your book in its existing formats too.
Join veteran rights specialist Anna Termine for a primer on the rights & licensing business. Whether you are an aspiring author or a seasoned pro, this session will demystify the protocols, terms, and strategies used to pitch rights and also provide a reality check in regard to the possibilities and the long trajectory involved from pitching to actual sale and the steps in between.
In this webinar, we will learn about:
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The Fundamentals: A breakdown of what subsidiary rights are and how the lifecycle of a deal works.
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The Categories: Protocols and industry standards for Foreign, Audio, and Film/TV markets.
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Types of Licensing deals and Definitions: Understand the language, from options to loglines.
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Strategic Planning: How to determine your rights strategy and whether you need an agent to navigate these deals.
Meet Your Instructor
Rights and Licensing for Sibylline Press Anna Termine
Anna Termine has been a publishing professional for over 30 years with experience in both trade and academic publishing and is an owner and partner of Sibylline Press. Her areas of expertise include license and contract negotiations for traditional and non-traditional sales of books with a specialty in subsidiary rights (film rights, foreign language translations, audio) sales. Anna is also a film rights agent for three major publishers.
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FAQ
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Are the sessions live?
Yes! Most of our workshops are streamed live on Zoom, allowing you to learn in real time and interact with the instructor. If you can't make it, don’t worry—we will send you a link to watch or download the recording within 24 to 48 hours after the session ends.
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Will I get a recording?
Yes! If you can’t attend live (or want to revisit the material), you’ll receive a recording after the session. You can watch it on your own schedule.
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Can I ask questions during the workshop?
Our webinars and workshops will have built in time for Q&A at the end. Some workshop instructors may respond to questions throughout the session, depending on the workshop format.
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Will I receive materials or resources?
Many workshops include slides, worksheets, or resource lists that you can download and keep.
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Do I need to prepare anything in advance?
No preparation is required unless otherwise noted. Some instructors may offer optional prompts or materials to help you get even more out of the session.