You finished the manuscript. You queried umpteen agents and received umpteen rejections. Finally, an agent expresses interest in representing your work. What next? Rush to sign the agency contract? Not so fast. Not all agents […]
The Basics Of Agent-Author Contracts Read More
A few days ago, a group of writer friends and I were discussing the well-worn topic of whether it is legitimate for agents to charge an upfront fee to submit a manuscript or represent a writer.
Literary Agents And Upfront Fees Read More
In last week’s post (How to Avoid Common Agent Contract Missteps — Part 1), I discussed the first mistake to avoid when considering an agent, plus a number of ways an agent can benefit a writer’s
How To Avoid Common Agent Contract Missteps (Part 2) Read More
Some of you may not need much of an explanation about the role an agent typically plays in the commercial publishing world. Others of you may not understand the first thing about what an agent
How To Avoid Common Agent Contract Missteps (Part I) Read More
