Can it be anyone? Do I have to get a notary to do it? Or a lawyer? They said I have to send in two copies, signed, so that they can sign both, and then send me one of the originals. Do both of my copies need the witness sig, and notary stamp if needed? Please help, I've been sitting on this, and it is my dream, and I am procrastinating for no good reason.

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I would get a notary to witness and sign both copies. That way you have an original and they have an original. The notary will record the signing and you'll essentially have a back-up record of the contract. It's only $5 to get it done, maybe $10 for the witness and signature. You usually can get it done at a bank. Some banks may even waive the fee.

The only way to find out if they want one notarized, both notarized, neither notarized, etc. is to ask them. There's absolutely no downside to calling and asking them how they want this handled. As far as a lawyer goes, it would be in your best interest to have a lawyer (preferably one with experience in the publishing industry) look the contract over before you sign it. This is your dream, as you say, and you don't want it to become a nightmare.