[Python-authors] Writing a technical book

[Aahz]

On Mon, Jul 13, 2009, Vern Ceder wrote:
>
> One thing that I would add to your advice on contracts is, "Get an agent."
>
> Sure, an agent will skim off 15% of your hard earned royalties, but in  
> my case, having an knowledgeable agent increased my advances by over  
> 25%. And they know all of the pitfalls of the publishing biz that most  
> of us have never dreamed of. Just as tech book publishers have more book  
> ideas than authors, agents also see more opportunities than they have  
> clients, and are always on the lookout for authors to represent, so ask  
> around and get good representation. JMHO.

More than that, it's worth 15% to me to not deal with that stuff.  With
remarkably few exceptions, writing books isn't directly remunerative
after you figure out your hourly wage.  I heartily recommend anything
that makes the process easier.
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