Richard Curtis quotes

I have no problem selling books to media franchises and we do it all the time. The author must understand that he/she is a writer for hire and has no control over copyright or over editorial changes made to the text. (Richard Curtis)
Except for a few small presses, most publishers are north of Ground Zero. View quote
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The real effect of the WTC calamity has been depressed spirits, anxiety, and uncertainty among publishers, and of course those emotions are not restricted to publishers. View quote
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Again, we turn down most books that have been self-published unless they have a special track record. We have taken a small number on, however, and sold them to major publishers for a nice sum. But that is an exception to the rule. View quote
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The key factor is whether the agent is a member of the Association of Authors' Representatives, which screens its members and requires them to uphold a Canon of Ethics. View quote
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I do send out information about my books. Very few people buy the books that way, but I always feel that if they want to know more about the process, they can get the information from my books. View quote
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I tend to turn down books originally published as e-books. As for selling books directly to e-book publishers, I would do so only if all traditional publishers had turned them down. View quote
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You have to remember that in addition to running a literary agency, I am also an ebook publisher. View quote
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We now open our mail with gloves and mask, though I can't imagine why anyone would target a literary agency! View quote
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Laboratories can reduce risk by implementing a proven and internationally accepted quality assurance technology that is applicable across the globe. View quote
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We are taking a business-as-usual position at my agency, though business before 9/11 wasn't that hot either! (Richard Curtis)
It's always a mistake for writers to key their submissions to world events, because they move so quickly and unpredictably, as has certainly proven the case in Afghanistan. View quote
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