No. A legitimate traditional publisher will never charge an author for editing, cover design, or distribution. If you are asked to pay a fee or buy a minimum number of copies, you are likely dealing with a hybrid or self-publishing service provider, not a traditional publisher.

Success in traditional publishing is a collaborative business partnership. While the publisher handles distribution and high-level publicity, authors are expected to be the "face" of the book. This involves leveraging their own platforms, engaging with readers on social media, and actively seeking out promotional opportunities to complement the publisher’s efforts.

A literary agent acts as your business manager and advocate. They help you secure the most lucrative deals, manage international and subsidiary rights, and oversee the complexities of contracts, payments, and royalty statements. Most major traditional publishers do not accept un-agented submissions, making an agent essential for accessing the widest market.

For most debut or mid-list authors, standard royalties for print editions range from 6% to 10% of the book's retail price. For electronic formats (e-books and audiobooks), royalties are typically higher, ranging from 15% to 25%. Additionally, publishers usually offer an advance that covers approximately 60% of the royalties expected from the initial print run.

Typically, it takes 12 to 24 months from signing a contract to seeing your book on shelves. Because of this lead time, you should expect your first sales and royalty reports approximately 24 to 36 months after the contract is finalized.

While a domestic agent focuses primarily on your home market, we act as your global bridge. We specialize in "Direct Representation," working directly with publishers in over 100 countries rather than using sub-agents. This direct approach ensures clearer communication and a more strategic, long-term plan for an author's international career.

Yes, if the book performs well. Self-publishing allows you to build a proven track record and receive immediate market feedback. If you demonstrate strong sales data, you become a "de-risked" prospect for traditional houses. Furthermore, a successful self-published book is particularly attractive to international publishers looking to acquire translation rights for other languages, as the book has already proven its appeal in its original market.

We specialize in Non-Fiction (Self Help, Business, Psychology, and Spirituality), Commercial Fiction (Inspirational, Feel Good, Contemporary Women's, Thrillers and Historical), Young Adult (YA), and Illustrated Children's Books. For children's literature, we do not accept rhyming or alphabet books due to translation complexities. We look for distinctive, high-concept stories and ideas that can successfully transcend cultural boundaries.

Yes. We exclusively represent books that are either written in English or have a complete, professional English translation available. This is a firm requirement, as a full English text is essential for our team to properly assess the work's international potential and to pitch it effectively to our global network of rights buyers.

We specifically represent authors who have achieved strong success in their home markets, evidenced by significant sales figures and critical acclaim. Our agency specializes in taking these proven successes and scaling them for a global stage, managing the complex transition into international markets and multiple languages.