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Real estate and literary agents: Editor's Notes #391 May 17, 2023 |
Hello, —H. G. Wells In this issue: 1. Real estate and literary agents 2. Tickled my funny bone 3. Interesting Web site 4. Writing prompt 1.Real estate and literary agents Writers wonder if a literary agent is "worth it." After all, the literary agent takes a percentage of the writer’s earnings (usually about 15%). When you ask yourself if a literary agent is worth it, it may help to think in terms of a real estate agent. Far more people use a real estate agent than use a literary agent. You might even have used a real estate agent yourself. Comparing and contrasting the work these agents do could help you decide if a literary agent is for you. Both real estate and literary agents work to sell something for the client and both are paid only when the client makes a sale. Here are things real estate agents and literary agents have in common. (Differences follow.):
Here are some differences between real estate agents and literary agents.
It is possible to sell your house without using an agent, and it is possible to sell your book without going through a literary agent. Only you can evaluate the pros and cons of using a literary agent in your situation. =========== 2.Tickled my funny bone Since I’ve become a full-time freelancer, I’ve made quite a few sales. My car, my house, my clothes… =========== 3. Interesting Web site Today I’m giving you search terms to help you to find an appropriate literary agent for you. "literary agents in XXX" where XXX is your geographical location. "literary agents for XXX" where XXX is your genre, specialty, or age range of target readership. When you find a listing that intrigues you, do all the research you can about the agent you are considering. =========== 4. Writing prompt This one could be tricky, but for those who take up the challenge, it could be rewarding. Consider a situation where a writer is also selling a house and writes letters to both the real estate agent and the literary agent but puts the letters into the wrong envelopes. Can you make the letters plausible but just confusing enough to make a good comedy sketch? I would love to see your result. =========== Join Writer's Helper Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WritersHelperEditor Follow me on Twitter @AudreytheEditor Link on LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/audreyowen (Email me first so I know how you know me.) =========== If you know a writer who would appreciate receiving Editor's Notes, forward this issue. If someone has passed this on to you, you can get your own free subscription by signing up at https://www.writershelper.com/newsletter.html |
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