Monetizing Unutilized Publishing Rights with Montse Cortazar Literary Agency

Key Points:

Unmonetized Rights: A significant portion of publishers’ catalogs remain unmonetized, similar to how second homes often sit unused.

Publishers have on average more than half of their catalog non-monetized, meaning that publishers are only able to monetize the rights that they own in 50% of the cases.

Opportunity: In challenging economic times, maximizing existing assets like international rights is crucial for revenue growth.

In these tough times, it is more important than ever to sweat all your assets to generate cash.

Montse Cortazar Literary Agency: Specializes in licensing books in over 40 languages/territories across diverse global markets. The agency focuses on best-selling books in various genres, including:

Non-Fiction (Business, Spirituality, etc.)
Inspirational Fiction
Commercial Fiction (Thrillers, Historical, etc.)
Illustrated Children’s Books and Young Adult

Success-Based Model:

Completely success-based model. A publisher only pays if it makes money.

Benefits For Publishers:

Grow revenue significantly with zero investment or risk
Identify the right publishing houses internationally for each book
Negotiate favorable deals
Secure agreements quickly

Crack the Code: International Publishing with Montse Cortazar Literary Agency

This podcast discusses our agency and its success in helping authors achieve international publishing deals. The conversation features testimonials from authors who praise the agency’s speed, global network, and ability to secure lucrative contracts.

It also includes a Q&A, covering topics such as crafting effective book pitches, understanding royalties, and recognizing legitimate publishers.

Furthermore, the podcast explores the agency’s selection criteria for authors, emphasizing the importance of a proven track record and a strong author platform.

Finally, it advises aspiring authors on avoiding common pitfalls, such as underestimating the business aspects of publishing.