72. How to get an agent and protect yourself as an author, with attorney and agent Joe Perry

Joseph Perry is a publishing attorney and literary agent. As an attorney, Joseph counsels clients in the publishing industry, where he drafts and negotiates various publishing agreements, gives legal reads of manuscripts, registers copyrights, and helps authors start their own publishing companies. As an agent, he represents best-selling cookbook authors, athletes, musicians, journalists, influencers, academics, and more. In this episode, we discuss the difference between a publishing attorney and a literary agent, when someone might need a publishing attorney, how authors can better protect themselves in publishing negotiations, what to consider when assessing which publishing route is the right fit for you, and tips for getting represented by a literary agent. Show notes Listen to the Beyond Better podcast episode about copyright with Brad Frazer IBPA.org Learn more about Joe and his work at www.josephperrylaw.com and www.perryliterary.com Nonfiction Authors Association Get my accelerated author self-study program, Nonfiction Book School: www.nonfictionbookschool.com/selfstudy Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on: Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn To submit a question, email [email protected] or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.