- Does the agent charge a standard 15% commission for domestic sales?
- Are there any hidden charges and fees?
- Does the contract protect both you and their interests?
- Will the agent send your manuscript to more than one publisher at a time?
- Is the agent a member of the Association of Agents Representatives (AAR)?
- Are they familiar with and skilled at the auction process?
- Will they send you copies of all rejection letters?
- Do they have a huge client list? Will you get lost in the crowd?
- What is their track record? Have they sold books to established publishers?
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Things to Ask When Choosing An Agent
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
How about: Are they planning to stay in the publishing business, or are they planning on jumping ship soon like so many others seem to be doing?
ReplyDelete