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03-12-2007, 12:09 PM
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Thanks MikeC and Banzai! That really helps a lot!
Ok, now naturally I would have to pay for an agent right?
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03-12-2007, 12:51 PM
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No. No agent (at least no reputable agent) will make you pay a penny. They take their commission as a percentage of the deal they get for you. Some ask for 'reading' fees for them to look at your work, but you should definitely steer clear of these as they are most likely scams. You submit your manuscript to an agent in much the same way as you would to a publisher- with a covering letter and in manuscript form. If you are in the UK then pick up a copy of "Writers and artists yearbook 2007", it has a section with the addresses and genres of many agents. If you are in the US then i believe there is a similar thing, though it's name escapes me. Otherwise search around on the internet, you're bound to find a list somewhere.
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When I count, there are only you and I together
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03-12-2007, 02:04 PM
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Cool. Thanks so much for all of the help you guys have given me over the past couple of days! Its all very much appreciated!!! 
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03-12-2007, 02:09 PM
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No problem, I'm happy to help. After all, I was in your position once, where I didn't know about agents and publishers and all that. How do you think I learnt it all? 
Seriously, if there are any other questions you have, don't hesitate to ask.
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"Who is the third who walks always beside you?
When I count, there are only you and I together
But when I look ahead up the white road
There is always another one walking beside you"
-"The Wasteland" by T.S. Elliot
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03-12-2007, 03:42 PM
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As Banzai says, you never pay an agent up front. The agent takes a percentage of your earnings (which is why they work hard to get you a good deal!). They don't earn until you earn.
There's a pretty comprehensive list of agents (and warningss about the crooks) here - http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/
Use that website as your bible - Dave Kuzminsky works hard at keeping it up to date. |
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03-12-2007, 09:10 PM
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Hey thanks! Thats definitely a helpful site to have. If I think of any more questions I will definitely post them here!
Thanks guys!
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03-15-2007, 10:35 PM
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Not a valid publishing company
It looks like you'd be paying them to publish your work. Try writersmarket.com. They have a complete list of publishers and information on each one.
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