Agents

What are agents and do I need one?

Agents will represent you as an illustrator. You don’t need one. There are many successful illustrators that do not have an agent. But it is a good idea to have one. You’ve got nothing to lose.

Advantages of having an agent:

· They case payments

· Discus contracts

· They sort out copy right issues

· They have loads of contacts

· They give you advice on your work

· Some agents are free!

· It can be a time consuming process to try and market yourself.

Disadvantages of having an agent:

· They take a percentage of your earnings. Rage between 25% and 35%

· Having an agent doesn’t guaranty you will get a commission.

· You may have to pay a promotional fee.

This was very interesting to learn about agents. It was a topic I had very little knowledge on, and so I had never really considered getting myself one. However I now understand all the pros and cons, and it’s clear that the positives outweigh the negatives, and it is in fact a very good idea to get an agent.