I've contacted the Guild about this but as a non-member I am sure they are busy with bigger fish, so hopefully someone here has some ideas.
Here's the deal: I have relationships with agents at two places known for packaging. Basically an open door. No formal relationship, but the idea is that when there's actual real money on the table I assume (through my manager's assurances) that I will be able to work with one of these agents who is a fan of my work.
Both places are interested in packaging a spec we are taking out. The logistics of this are contorting my brain. Can *I* be a part of a package WITHOUT being repped by either agency? Would I have to first SIGN with the agent, become part of the package, get it sold (assuming this would then qualify for Guild membership) and THEN fire the agent? I know non-agented writers have been given some latitude on this, but the machinations are making my head spin.
And no I haven't talked to my reps about this either because I'm a coward and don't want to look presumptuous in assuming that this thing is a lock to get set up.
Here's the deal: I have relationships with agents at two places known for packaging. Basically an open door. No formal relationship, but the idea is that when there's actual real money on the table I assume (through my manager's assurances) that I will be able to work with one of these agents who is a fan of my work.
Both places are interested in packaging a spec we are taking out. The logistics of this are contorting my brain. Can *I* be a part of a package WITHOUT being repped by either agency? Would I have to first SIGN with the agent, become part of the package, get it sold (assuming this would then qualify for Guild membership) and THEN fire the agent? I know non-agented writers have been given some latitude on this, but the machinations are making my head spin.
And no I haven't talked to my reps about this either because I'm a coward and don't want to look presumptuous in assuming that this thing is a lock to get set up.
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