Is It Possible to Land a Literay Agent AFTER My Book Has Been Published?
The short answer is YES!
It’s true: if you have published a book independently, you may still have the opportunity to land an agent who can help you take your writing career to the next level.
Having an agent can open doors to new publishing opportunities, increase your book’s visibility, and help you negotiate better deals.
One way to secure an agent after self-publishing is to find a literary agency specializing in foreign rights, which is precisely what we specialize in at DropCap.
The Pickles + Ocho Series, published by Beaver’s Pond Press and written by Dan Wellik, has been translated into Spanish with the help of DropCap.
Foreign rights are the rights to translate a book from its original language into another language. This can be a lucrative market for authors, as it opens up their work to a wider audience and can bring in additional income.
However, selling foreign rights can be a complex process, and it can be challenging to navigate without an experienced agent.
That’s where the foreign rights agents at DropCap come in.
DropCap agents Allison Olson and Monica Meehan have made their careers specializing in securing foreign rights deals for authors.
Our agenting team has more than 30 years combined experience selling foreign rights for books.
They have a network of contacts in the publishing industry, including international publishers and literary agents, and they know how to negotiate deals that are favorable for YOU.
Working with DropCap allows you to tap into our team’s expertise and connections to expand your reach as an author, even if you have already self published your book.
Work Like a Boss, was independently published by Nancy Lyons and has been licensed in India.
Indie authors sometimes worry that without the backing of a traditional publishing house, they may not be able to expand their book to the global market.
“As a newly self-published author, I had absolutely no idea who to trust or where to start to get my book published internationally. But then I met DropCap, who were some of the most genuine people I’ve met in the industry.”
-Joseph Nguyen, author of Don’t Believe Everything You Think, published in more than 30 languages with the help of DropCap.
Joseph’s story is just one of many indie authors who have enjoyed the benefits of a foreign rights agent after self-publishing, and serves as inspiration as we build and grow DropCap Marketplace.
Future Philanthropy, written by Ryan Ginard, was recently licensed in Korean.
“We know there are many more success stories yet to be discovered. Our goal is to break down some of the traditional barriers to representation that indie authors have typically experienced, and elevate more outstanding indie books to the foreign rights market.”
-Mark Traynor, CTO and co-founder at DropCap
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