Recently I emailed a query to an agent and she emailed me back in about 3-4 hours, requesting a complete manuscript. No partial or synopsis. Naturally, I was amazed at the turn-around time. A bit too fast, perhaps?
I did some additional research and found the mailing address of this agent is that of an advertising agency. So, how common is it for literary agents to work out of advertising agencies?
On the positive side, they do not charge reading fees, nor any other fees, other than the standard 15%.
I’m leery of sending anything now. Maybe I shouldn’t be. Something doesn’t seem right here, though.
I did some additional research and found the mailing address of this agent is that of an advertising agency. So, how common is it for literary agents to work out of advertising agencies?
On the positive side, they do not charge reading fees, nor any other fees, other than the standard 15%.
I’m leery of sending anything now. Maybe I shouldn’t be. Something doesn’t seem right here, though.