Is there some sort of subtle reluctance on the part of agents (or agencies) to consider representing co-authors? Contracting issues? Or something else we may have overlooked?
After a handful of generally gracious rejections, my wife (co-author) and I were surprised to receive an e-mail note suggesting that agents were not enamored with signing/representing as yet unpublished co-authors. The implied suggestion that we split... well, that was just unacceptable on any level - be it the work or the relationship.
I've searched this forum for further guidance, but found little specific information. One thread regarding ghost-writing/co-authorship mentioned the somewhat pervasive belief that such reluctance was indeed the reality.
I can fully understand an agent's declination for the usual reasons; but I can't help thinking that I've missed something - perhaps something very important... Can anyone elucidate?
After a handful of generally gracious rejections, my wife (co-author) and I were surprised to receive an e-mail note suggesting that agents were not enamored with signing/representing as yet unpublished co-authors. The implied suggestion that we split... well, that was just unacceptable on any level - be it the work or the relationship.
I've searched this forum for further guidance, but found little specific information. One thread regarding ghost-writing/co-authorship mentioned the somewhat pervasive belief that such reluctance was indeed the reality.
I can fully understand an agent's declination for the usual reasons; but I can't help thinking that I've missed something - perhaps something very important... Can anyone elucidate?
