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Re: [GWL]: Agent or no agent?

Andrea,
   
              My understanding of it goes like this: If you already have a book deal in hand, you ought to be able to get an agent at a lower rate than they normally charge. Most are charging 15% now, so perhaps 10% of the deal is fair? This is negotiable & is done all the time. As to a flat fee, I have no idea. My best guess: if you can get an agent to negotiate the deal, for around 20% of the advance-- and none of the future royalties, I'd go for it.
    I'd look at the track record of the agent too. What have they sold? How well do their writers like them? Congratulations on the sale!
 
Tom Ogren
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Subject: Re: [GWL]: Agent or no agent?

Friends, If you sell your book yourself and hire an agent to negotiate the contract for you, should you pay a percentage or a flat fee? I am just about in this situation. Paying a flat fee seems right, but what amount or range is fair? This would be a big help to me right now. Thanks.

Andrea Barrist Stern
Journalist/photographer
Woodstock, NY 
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