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Kate Hart Infographic

Authors seeking literary representation are advised that some agents request a nominal reading fee which may be applied to the agent's commission upon representation. Other agencies may charge substantially higher fees which may not be applicable to a future commission and which are not refundable. The recommended course is to first send a query letter with an outline, sample chapter, and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE). Should an agent express interest in handling the manuscript, full details of fees and commissions should be obtained in writing before the complete manuscript is sent. Should an agency require significant advance payment from an author, the author is cautioned to make a careful investigation to determine the agency's standing in the industry before entering an agreement. The author should always retain a copy of the manuscript in his or her possession. 

--Literary Marketplace


In September, I plan on attending the annual Chicago Writer's Conference! I've known about it for a few years and I really wanted to go last year but couldn't swing it, so it has to be this year! It's Sept. 27-29th; Kathy should be joining me assuming she can find a sitter.   

Some of the speakers scheduled to appear include journalist, radio personality, and writer Rick Kogan, author Robert K. Elder, Write Club Overlord Ian Belknap, award-winning author Alex Shakar, and publishers Doug Seibold (Agate Publishing) and Jonathan Messinger (featherproof books). Full speaker schedule to be announced in July. --CWC homepage