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I am currently in talks with a well-known musician to help "co-write" his autobiography. I currently write for some of the top music magazines and have a tiny little name for myself, but obviously nothing compared to the musician in question.
His agent contacted me to ask if I would be interested in co-writing his autobiography, which he already has a publishing deal for. During that talk, he asked if I have an agent. I don't. He then asked what I would be looking for, in terms of financials. I don't have any idea where to start with that. (I told him I'd need to research and get back to him).
Being that he's an agent, would it be completely out of line or a conflict of interest if I asked him if he'd want to be my agent in the deal, as well? Do I even need an agent? (He didn't indicate that I did.)
More to the point: Anybody have any idea what kind of fee I should go after for this? The deadline is two years from now. It'll probably be between 300 and 400 pages. Definitely a very, very well known rock musician.
Any help of guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
His agent contacted me to ask if I would be interested in co-writing his autobiography, which he already has a publishing deal for. During that talk, he asked if I have an agent. I don't. He then asked what I would be looking for, in terms of financials. I don't have any idea where to start with that. (I told him I'd need to research and get back to him).
Being that he's an agent, would it be completely out of line or a conflict of interest if I asked him if he'd want to be my agent in the deal, as well? Do I even need an agent? (He didn't indicate that I did.)
More to the point: Anybody have any idea what kind of fee I should go after for this? The deadline is two years from now. It'll probably be between 300 and 400 pages. Definitely a very, very well known rock musician.
Any help of guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!