New to the forum... Hello everyone!
I recently signed with an agent (AAR member) in NY. The agent is about to submit my novel to the major houses. The agent stated that she normally requests a number of copies of the MS from the author for submission, but in my case (I am presently out of the country), she will have the copies made and I will pay for them now (prior to the sale).
I've read time and time again (advice from Miss Snark and others) that an author should pay nothing until a sale is made. But is it common for authors to submit their own copies for submission? Is this agent doing me a favor? Or should I dispute the charging of fees prior to sale?
Thanks in advance!
I recently signed with an agent (AAR member) in NY. The agent is about to submit my novel to the major houses. The agent stated that she normally requests a number of copies of the MS from the author for submission, but in my case (I am presently out of the country), she will have the copies made and I will pay for them now (prior to the sale).
I've read time and time again (advice from Miss Snark and others) that an author should pay nothing until a sale is made. But is it common for authors to submit their own copies for submission? Is this agent doing me a favor? Or should I dispute the charging of fees prior to sale?
Thanks in advance!