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Is it OK to paste the first five pages below the query to this agency? I've been told this is a rule writers should always follow.
Thanks for any tips.
Does anyone know who the British sub-agent is for this agency, or for that matter any of their European subagents?
i got a response from Alyssa Henkin, and fast. let me check my records ...
queried 5/26
form rejection 6/6
i totally understand non-responses on queries, but it's really too bad if they can't manage at least a form R for a partial/full. sorry about that.
Charley, maybe it's too late to help you now, but I got a full request from Alyssa a week ago, and nudged her a few days ago after getting an offer from a different agent. I think she may go a little more slowly unless put under pressure.
Dear Sharon,
I am very excited to inform you that Trident Media Group's latest endeavor, Trident E-Book Operations, is now launching. This new division allows our authors to self-publish electronic editions of their works, with the guidance from both their literary agent and the implementation and execution by Trident's dedicated E-Book Operations team, on a worldwide scale.
Trident has always been at the forefront of the industry, offering fully integrated services for our clients. These include our Business Affairs department, which handles Trident contracts in North America and internationally; our Accounting department that monitors all contracts and payments; as well as Trident’s foreign rights team that continues to excel in direct sales to foreign publications. Trident represents its clients at the London and Frankfurt international book fairs and Book Expo America in New York City every year, and continues to expand its scope of influence. Just this month, Trident was represented at the Moscow International Book Fair. Trident E-Book Operations will work closely with all sectors of Trident to ensure cohesive management of each individual Trident client.
We are all aware of how rapidly the publishing industry is changing, and that it will continue to evolve over time. Throughout these developments, Trident shall remain committed to delivering the highest standard of service for its clients and we look forward to extending the representation and management of our authors’ careers to the area of e-book publishing. Trident will not become a publisher, unlike some other literary agencies, as we believe it’s of the utmost importance that our interests are always aligned with yours.
I will be in contact in the coming days to discuss the operation with you in more detail. We will also be providing a complete list of industry professionals that Trident is partnering with in the categories of copyediting, cover design and marketing. I look forward to strategizing with you about the electronic rights availability on your works and how best to utilize the digital platform both in North America and internationally.
Attached is the press release that we will be circulating to the media, but I will be personally discussing these exciting changes with you.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Trident Launches E-Book Services for Authors
Clients to Receive Unprecedented Ability to Manage Content
NEW YORK, NY – September 26, 2011 – Trident Media Group, one of the
world's leading literary agencies, today announced that it is launching a new
e-book initiative, Trident E-Book Operations. This division will create,
manage and implement innovative e-book strategies for its authors,
including the distribution of a variety of e-books directly to a large number
of e-tailers in North America and internationally. Authors will have more
flexibility than ever before, as well as new potential domestic and foreign
revenue streams.
Robert Gottlieb, Chairman of Trident, said "Trident has been a leader in
innovative approaches in the representation of its authors, including in the
international markets with its "hot list", at the international book fairs and in
new audio licensing. We will continue to manage all facets of our clients'
businesses by the extension of our services into the ever-changing e-book
publishing business around the world. Trident Media Group will devise
strategies to maximize value for its authors in the new and complex e-book
publishing field. Trident will not become a publisher, but will instead
continue in its new e-book operations to have itself aligned with its clients
whose interests we serve as an agent and manager."
Trident's clients will be provided with a comprehensive suite of services –
ranging from digital conversion, digital jacket design, to marketing and
social media consultation – from some of the most highly sought after
professionals in the industry, and have advantageous relationships in all
areas applicable to e-books, including copy-editing, marketing and cover
design. Trident and its authors will have the ability to quickly change their ebook
programs in anticipation of the rapidly evolving worldwide e-book
marketplace.
Trident Media Group's E-Book Operations will include out-of-print,
backlist, new frontlist and original titles, special short-form nonfiction and
fiction works by its prize-winning authors, enhanced e-books and new
formats as the market develops, print-on-demand options, and new business
relationships with traditional and non-traditional publishers. Trident will
strategize with its authors regarding digital pricing, foreign sales and
translations. Trident will also continue to handle sales reporting and royalty
payments for all available digital editions. E-Book Operations services will
become part of Trident's general commission structure for all of the agency's
services.
A couple of questions. Do you pay for these services? The editing and cover design? Or is this covered by the commission mentioned at the end?Trident's clients will be provided with a comprehensive suite of services –ranging from digital conversion, digital jacket design, to marketing and social media consultation – from some of the most highly sought after
professionals in the industry, and have advantageous relationships in all areas applicable to e-books, including copy-editing, marketing and cover design. Trident and its authors will have the ability to quickly change their ebook programs in anticipation of the rapidly evolving worldwide e-book
marketplace.
Trident Media Group's E-Book Operations will include out-of-print,
backlist, new frontlist and original titles, special short-form nonfiction and fiction works by its prize-winning authors, enhanced e-books and new formats as the market develops, print-on-demand options, and new business relationships with traditional and non-traditional publishers.
Trident will also continue to handle sales reporting and royalty
payments for all available digital editions. E-Book Operations services will become part of Trident's general commission structure for all of the agency's services.