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Where can I find professional help with contract negotiations, if I want to continue to be my own agent? |
Q: I’m marketing three new novels for children and am receiving good comments and interest from editors. Since I’ve built up market knowledge over the years, and have ongoing contact with several editors, I’ve preferred to market these myself, bypassing an agent. However, once I’m offered a contract, I know I’ll need professional help with the negotiations. Do you have a recommendation?
I’d suggest contacting a contract lawyer. One good place to check for someone local is through the Author’s Guild. If you’d like to through SCBWI, you can query Mary Flower via SCBWI’s main office. She is a specialist in children’s publishing contracts and will review contracts for individual authors and illustrators. 5:6/01
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