We all need each other in publishing to make publishing work for authors in a variety of formats now and in the future. Anyone who thinks publishers don't bring anything to the table has a very narrow view and lack of knowledge about the industry as a whole.

No agent/publisher is in a position to create across a spectrum of media and distribution what major publishers can accomplish for authors.

I have no problem selling ebooks for authors directly as an agent, but partnering with them is another matter.

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