book agent
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A book agent is a person who represents authors in negotiations with publishers, handling contracts, rights, and business matters on behalf of writers.
Also called a literary agent.
The term can also refer to someone who sells books door-to-door or on commission, though this sense is now largely historical.
- big fiveFive dominant entities
- contractsEnforceable written agreements
- query letterManuscript pitch to agents
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- commissionPayment for services rendered
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- writersauthor, novelist, writer, poet, journalist
book agentcommissioning editor
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publisher · book buyer · self-published author · editor · publishing house
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