“Not a single client of mine has gotten a book deal without an agent, so the first thing authors should do once they are serious about their projects is find one.” — lawyer jasminemoy
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There are several main documents that authors will have to sign as they journey through this process: The contract with a literary agency, perhaps a contract with a co-writer, one with a photographer, and lastly the agreement with a publisher if the proposal is sold. While I’ve reviewed many of the two former sets of agreements, the latter two are often in the hands of the literary agents. So I’ve turned to Sarah Smith, at David Black Agency, for some assistance filling in the gaps.
Agency fees are fairly standard at around 15% of the author’s share for the North American/English rights, and 20% for foreign rights. There are a few things a lawyer can negotiate within an agency agreement , including some bits around the edges and some limiting in the scope of representation and approval over expenses, but for the most part these are standard documents.Many chefs who don’t have experience to do the writing, partner with a writer to create a proposal.
Well, evaluate that offer. How much is the advance that’s being offered to you? Advances vary wildly and are based on levels of fame and what sort of built-in audience an author has for selling their book. Some advances are six figures, and some come in below that, in the four-figure range. Advances are usually paid in installments, so authors will see that money in segments over the lifespan of creating and publishing the book.
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