Authors, Agents, and Editors

Albert N. Greco ()
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Albert N. Greco: Fordham University

Chapter 4 in A Business History of the Trade Book Publishing Industry in the U.S, 2026, pp 119-162 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter describes the plight of unpublished authors in finding an agent willing to represent the author to a publishing house’s editor. The role of the agent is outlined in some detail, and the editor’s evaluation of the author’s book, and potential profit and loss (P & L) analysis, is presented. Once the editor is convinced of the merits and financial viability of the book, an author-publishing agreement (contract) is offered to the agent. A sample agreement, with an analysis of the terms and conditions of the agreement, is presented.

Keywords: Authors; Agents; Editors; Profit and loss statements; Profit and loss analysis; Author and publisher agreement; Paths to book publishing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-20782-1_4

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