Posted on February 10, 2020 at 11:35 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
How do you know when a truly reputable literary agency is soliciting you — or that the agency is actually the one whose logos appear in the email?
Writer Beware uses a recent case study to illustrate how you can recognize an agent scam, as well as a few other evergreen tips to catch ne’er-do-wells in the act.
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I received the following email, and am looking for information about this person. I have not found the name on any scam lists, but there are red flags. Is this a scam? Hi Bonnie, I am Andrea Gray , a literary agent passionate about powerful stories with screen potential. I came across your book Buried Bones and was instantly drawn to its cinematic quality. I’d love to discuss representing it for a possible film or series adaptation. I work closely with Hollywood producers, including ABC Family, and believe your story could be a perfect fit for their audience. Please provide a good number to call and the best time to talk with you about this. Thanks, Andrea Gray Literary Liaison Phone Number: + 1(424) 432-0928
Is he a reputable literary agent?
AVOID EVERY book publisher or (agent) for screenplays that sends you a release form saying you basically own NOTHING and have no rights to complain if they steal whatever they think is NOT original. Here's a clue. Nothing is original. If you thought of an idea, chances are lots of other people have too. Words and sentences become original by the order you put them in on a page. Do NOT fall for it and do NOT let them steal your hard work.