On #WritersRoad: Evolution of Agents

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Yesterday on the live #WritersRoad Twitter chat we discussed the evolution of agents. Here are some highlight tweets from the chat:


@HeatherMcCorkle
Having an agent is still the best way to get a pub deal with one of the big 6. We still need agents. #WritersRoad

@Tina_Moss: Two new agent models are emerging w/ authors who dont land traditional or epub deal... #WritersRoad

@Tina_Moss: 1) Agent-assisted self-pub where agent helps author with formatting, cover design, editing, etc. and takes 15%#WritersRoad

@Tina_Moss 2) ePub press where the agency sets up a separate ePub division. See Lori Perkins & Ravenous Romance as a model.#WritersRoad

@HeatherMcCorkle
A must check resource when searching for an agent: http://pred-ed.com/  #WritersRoad

‏@HeatherMcCorkle
Before searching for an agent, know your options, and know what you want out of the working relationship. #WritersRoad

@HeatherMcCorkle
Definition of a vanity press: Press that charges you for editing, cover, formatting, etc., then pubs you & takes %. #WritersRoad

@HeatherMcCorkle
With the ease of self-publishing, vanity presses help no one but themselves. Beware of them! #WritersRoad

@Tina_Moss The best part is that authors have more paths now than ever. And that is good news for authors and readers.#WritersRoad

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Comments

  1. Fida IslaihMarch 12, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    This great that you put these tweets together! (:

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  2. LM PrestonMarch 12, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Oh, love that you posted this since I missed Monday's chat.

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  3. Tina MossMarch 12, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Awesome! It was a great chat. :D

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  4. Roland D. YeomansMarch 12, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    It sounds like it was indeed a great chat. The whole publishing world is evolving, and we must search out the currents that will take us the farthest. :-)

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  5. TS TateMarch 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Everyone was full of pearls of wisdom last night. :)

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  6. Karlene PetittMarch 13, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Heather this was a great chat! One day I will make it back... I promise. But have you ever felt that your life was not your own? Thanks for sharing the highlights!

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    1. HeatherMarch 14, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      I have, too often! Hang in there, someday you'll seize it back. ;)

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