Weighing the Value of the Literary Agent in the Digital Age
As more authors pursue self-publishing, the role of agents is being reconsidered and redefined.
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This new breed of mediation should go beyond working with traditional publishing outlets, argued Ashlock. Along with film and TV deals, agents should represent their authors to organizations, such as non-profits or professional associations, that have similar audiences and have the capabilities to market and publish a work. "If anyone can produce books and market books more effectively than those doing it for decades, then we are open to that idea," said Ashlock.
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Ellen Harvey
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Ellen Harvey is a freelance writer and editor who covers the latest technologies and strategies reshaping the publishing landscape. She previously served as the Senior Editor at Publishing Executive and Book Business.
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