Planetside: The Online Magazine of SFWA

Planetside: The Online Magazine of SFWA

Planetside: The Online Magazine of SFWA

Are Agents Underpaid?

A fascinating discussion began today on Twitter (as of this writing, it’s still going on–check it out under the #agentpay hashtag), kicked off by agent Colleen Lindsay, who asked, “How would publishing change if agenting moved from commission-based payment to billable hours?”

Quick Updates for 2010-06-16

@bethrevis It's to make sure markets aren't slipping out of pro-practices. in reply to bethrevis # @bethrevis Also, $$ is a quantifiable thing. Quality of writing is not. So, the $$ amount allows us to confirm that it's a pro sale. in reply to bethrevis # @bethrevis Also, welcome to SFWA! # Welcome to SFWA's […]

Quick Updates for 2010-06-15

Cat Sparks is running a raffle to try to bring Hugo-nominee Peter Watts to Australia for the Hugos. http://is.gd/cOq5n # RT @matociquala: 2 weeks to the application deadline for writer's workshop Viable Paradise, on scenic Martha's Vineyard! http://is.gd/cPaaP # RT @io9 – io9 Book Club: One week reminder. http://bit.ly/9HXpiH – (SFWA member @cmpriest's BONESHAKER = […]

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