Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Is an Agent Worth It? Doing the Math

Full Disclosure: There will be no math in this post, or on this blog, ever, if I can help it (except for that one P&L post).

It's the holy grail, right? You bypass that ol' agent game and go straight to the source! Simon! Or Random! Or Harper...ahem.

2 comments:

  1. Argh. Sometimes it's hard to explain what an agent does, why you need one and why they're worth every dime they earn (and I do mean "earn."). After my experience as an actor, sometimes represented and sometimes not, I would not embark on any artistic contract without an agent in my corner.

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  2. Agreed! I would only navigate these murky literary waters with a strong agent at my side.

    A great agent does their job well so that I can do my job well (write). If you choose to go the self-pub route, you do it all, you're your own agent, promoter, and editor.

    As for me, I'll be attempting the traditional route and seeking the help of a wise agent.

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