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What the AALA’s Ethical Code Really Means for Writers: A Guide for Authors and Aspiring Agents

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Learn the rules on reading fees, client money, and editorial services to find a legitimate literary agent or build an ethical practice. Host: Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander PhDAI Co-host: Ethos (a persona of Google Gemini, with its imperfections documented for authenticity) Listen to “Literary Agent Ethics: The AALA Rules on Fees, Editing & Client Money” on Spreaker. … Read more

The Legitimate Literary Agent: AALA Membership, Ethics, and No Upfront Fees (Part 4)

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While many reputable agents are AALA members, membership is not mandatory for an agent or agency to be legitimate. The key indicator of a reputable literary agency, whether an AALA member or not, is that they do not charge upfront fees to the author and work on a commission basis, earning money only when they … Read more