It's happened—a literary agency contract! Some writers who are offered an agreement from a literary agency simply sign on the dotted line without fully understanding what’s at stake. Maybe they have an implicit trust in their future literary agency. Or maybe they're...
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The Anatomy Of A Literary Agency Contract : How Six Short Clauses Can Control Your Writing Career
When you sign with a literary agency, consider the contract (or agreement) that bears your signature to be the owner’s manual for your relationship with your agent. The terms under which the literary agency operates—everything from how and when you are paid to how and...
The 6 Worst Things To Say To Your Literary Agent
A writing conference can be great fun—bonding with other authors, visiting a new locale, attending informative workshops, meeting a literary agent. In this mini-vacation atmosphere, it can be easy to fall into a sense of camaraderie with others. But since many writers...
Which Is Better: A Big Literary Agency Or An Independent, Boutique Agent?
Updated July 2023 As you prepare your query packet and research potential literary agents, consider your goals and ask: Do you want to work with a big, well-known literary agency or with an independent literary agent? The difference can be significant. While a large...
How To Fire Your Literary Agent
After much consideration and carefully weighing all the pros and cons, you've come to the conclusion that it's time to fire your literary agent. Now the question is: Where do you start? First things first: Review your literary agent contract to understand the...
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