Again, we turn down most books that have been self-published unless they have a special track record. We have taken a small number on, however, and sold them to major publishers for a nice sum. But that is an exception to the rule. Richard Curtis bookexceptionmajor share on social
You have to remember that in addition to running a literary agency, I am also an ebook publisher. Richard Curtis additionagencyebook Change image and share on social
It's always a mistake for writers to key their submissions to world events, because they move so quickly and unpredictably, as has certainly proven the case in Afghanistan. Richard Curtis afghanistancaseevent Change image and share on social
We are taking a business-as-usual position at my agency, though business before 9/11 wasn't that hot either! Richard Curtis agencybusinesshot Change image and share on social
The real effect of the WTC calamity has been depressed spirits, anxiety, and uncertainty among publishers, and of course those emotions are not restricted to publishers. Richard Curtis anxietycalamitydepress Change image and share on social
Except for a few small presses, most publishers are north of Ground Zero. Richard Curtis grindnorthpress Change image and share on social
We are forced by the major publishers to include electronic rights in the contracts we make with publishers for new books. And there's very little we can do about that. Richard Curtis bookcontractelectronic Change image and share on social
The key factor is whether the agent is a member of the Association of Authors' Representatives, which screens its members and requires them to uphold a Canon of Ethics. Richard Curtis agentassociationauthor Change image and share on social
We now open our mail with gloves and mask, though I can't imagine why anyone would target a literary agency! Richard Curtis agencygloveimagine Change image and share on social
I do send out information about my books. Very few people buy the books that way, but I always feel that if they want to know more about the process, they can get the information from my books. Richard Curtis bookbuyfeel Change image and share on social
