Possibly the single biggest misconception I've heard -- routinely, over and over, a thousand times -- from non-writers and aspiring writers: "Why should I give away 15%?" You're not "giving it away" … you're investing it, and it's an investment that will repay you many times over. A good agent gets a better book deal; a great agent does that and more: gets you a better career.
Good advice on coping with the 'sleight of hand' that could happen to the novice writer.
Possibly the single biggest misconception I've heard -- routinely, over and over, a thousand times -- from non-writers and aspiring writers: "Why should I give away 15%?" You're not "giving it away" … you're investing it, and it's an investment that will repay you many times over. A good agent gets a better book deal; a great agent does that and more: gets you a better career.