After a while the business end of writing takes too much…
“After a while the business end of writing takes too much of the writing time. Better to pay someone ten percent and find that you're still more than ten percent ahead in the end. Which is true. My present agent says that he always feels that a good agent during the course of a year should earn back for his client at least the ten percent he takes by way of commission, so the client's really nothing out. And what he should ideally do is make him more money than the ten percent.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He advises hiring help for writing tasks to stay ahead, emphasizing that a good agent should earn more than their commission.
In simple terms: Hire help to stay ahead; agents should add value beyond fees.
Key Takeaway
Invest in support that boosts earnings.
Themes
writing
business
agents
Mood
pragmatic
motivational
Type
business
advice
When to use this quote
- author negotiations
- publishing contracts
- freelance work
- career management
Key Concepts
productivity
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance delegation and personal input?
- When is outsourcing worthwhile?
A Different Perspective
Risk of over-reliance on others.