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How to be Your Own Literary Agent |
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 How to be Your Own Literary Agent byRichard Curtis Houghton Mifflin 285 pages, 1996 ISBN 0395718198 Reviewed by PJ Nunn Richard Curtis is one of the top well respected professionals in the publishing arena today. In this book, he shares the wisdom gleaned from years in the business. Anyone new to book publishing can benefit from the tips he has to offer. The book begins with an overview of the publishing process, discussing how an agency evaluates the manuscripts received and what economic factors enter into decisions. The chapter ends with ideas for the best way to get published. Chapter Two presents the odds against unagented writers, how to break through those barriers and move from the slush pile to the editor’s desk. The author goes on to address negotiation issues at great length and continues the trend with basic contract information and standard clauses. The book covers enormous amounts of information, including miscellaneous provisions, publication dates, collaborations, book packagers, auctions, taxes, superstores, and more. It even includes suggestions for selecting titles. The appendix has a quick guide to deal points for authors in the midst of negotiations. A wealth of information, How to be Your Own Literary Agent belongs in every writer's reference library and is a wise investment for agented or unagented authors alike. |
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