Once I've signed my contract when can I expect to recieve the money?

Once I've signed my contract when can I expect to recieve the money?

Jonny Geller (Managing Director - Curtis Brown (Books)) gives expert video advice on: I've signed a book deal what happens next?; What should I do if I don't understand the terms of my contract?; Once I've signed my contract when can I expect to recieve the money? and more...

We demand that publishers return contracts within two or three weeks, but various publishers have varying degrees of speed. Once you have signed a contract, you should receive your signature advance within two weeks.