'A definitive guide, in here you'll find everything you need' S. J. Watson The latest edition of the bestselling guide to all you need to know about how to get published, is packed full of advice, inspiration and practical information. The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook has been guiding writers and illustrators on the best way to present their work, how to navigate the world of publishing and ways to improve their chances of success, for over 110 years. It is equally relevant for writers of novels and non-fiction, poems and scripts and for those writing for children, YA and adults and covers works in print, digital and audio formats. If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you. As well as sections on publishers and agents, newspapers and magazines, illustration and photography, theatre and screen, there is a wealth of detail on the legal and financial aspects of being a writer or illustrator. New articles for 2022: Peter James Becoming a bestselling author: my writing story Femi Kayode Shelf space: a debut writer's journey to claim his place Sam Missingham Building your author brand Jonathan Myerson Audio dramatist or novelist? Ed Needham Setting up and editing a new magazine Ingrid Persaud The winning touch: the impact of winning an award Cathy Rentzenbrink Reading as a writer Sallyanne Sweeney What a debut novelist should expect from an agent David Wightman Getting books to market: how books are sold Jonathan and Louise Ford Managing your finances: a guide for writers
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I'm going to let you in on a little secret (the first of the dialogue tips I’ll be sharing in this article): dialogue is one of the first things a literary agent will check when evaluating the marketability of your book. The reason is simple, really. Dialogue instantly reveals your skill as a writer. Bad
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Longtime reader, infrequent commenter, but a twitter thread from an agent sparked a conversation with several writing friends of mine and I knew we needed your expertise. A literary agent recently said that agents will often only get a small percentage of the 15% the agency gets paid. She gave conflicting figures, anywhere from 2/3rds to a meager 5% (which I'm assuming is for agents who are salaried). That seems like agents who aren't salaried are basically working for free, even when they do make sales. Does that seem accurate? I'm not fully informed on the various ways agencies pay staff, or affiliated agents. I do know it's common for an agency to take a percentage of any earnings to cover overhead. When you say "meagre 5%" my guess is they meant not 5% of the 15% but 1/3 of the 15%. That is the agency takes 10% and the agent takes 5% $1000 x 15% is $150. 5% of that is $7.50 The accounting alone would require more time than it's worth. But this is something a writer need NOT be concerned with. The agent isn't an indentured servant. If the agreement on splits is onerous, or the job description requires more work than is being fairly compensated, the agent is at liberty to decline the offer, or change jobs. Yes there are stories circulating on the internet about agents being exploited but honestly, if you can't figure out how to get out of a bad job, or negotiate a better deal you shouldn't be guiding people's careers. And if you choose to stay in a less than ideal situation, don't bitch about it. That's just bad form. As to your comment about agents working for free: All of us who are non-salaried work for free until you get paid. That's the biggest reason I carefully consider the saleability of projects I take on. I need to sell them. Yes, there are projects of my heart, but by and large I need to not just love your work, I need to believe I can sell it. Any questions?
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